Kia Carens facelift reveal on May 8

Kia Carens has been on sale since 2022 in India, the facelifted version of the MPV will not replace it.

Kia Carens facelift expected to get redesigned headlights that fall in line with newer Kia models, the grille will be slimmer, and the bumper will see revisions as well. New alloy wheels are also anticipated, and the rear end will prominently feature a restyled LED lightbar.

Carens facelift’s interior haven’t yet surfaced, but we expect milder changes than the exterior. New upholstery and colour options are a safe bet, and updated trim for the dashboard and doors is also a possibility.

Carens facelift’s interior design won’t see many changes, the MPV’s feature list will be bolstered with more creature comforts. Among the prominent new additions will be a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS for enhanced safety and convenience. A larger infotainment touchscreen, updated all-digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof may also be on offer for the pricier variants of the Carens facelift.

Carens facelift is expected to retain the current model’s powertrain configurations. Three 1.5 litre engines will be available an entry-level 115hp, 144Nm petrol unit, a 160hp, 253Nm turbo-petrol motor, and a 116hp, 250Nm turbo-diesel mill. The entry level petrol engine can only be mated to a 6-speed manual. Carens turbo petrol gets either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Meanwhile, the diesel engine comes with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter auto.

The Carens is currently priced at Rs 10.60 lakh-19.70 lakh (ex-showroom), so the facelifted model is expected to command a premium across the board, crossing over Rs 20 lakh for the fully-loaded trim.