KIA launches Carens

KATHMANDU, MARCH 20 : KIA, a leading global automobile brand, has today unveiled its latest model- Carens- in the Nepali market. Th with a perfect combination of safety, space, and style that makes it an ideal car for modern families.

‘Kia Carens has received the prestigious Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) award for 2023. The MPV was announced as the winner at the 18th edition of ICOTY awards that concluded recently.”

The Carens has registered its best-ever monthly sales of 7,900 units in January 2023, bettering the previous best of 7,895 units in June 2022, and has cumulatively sold 70,656 units in India since its launch a year ago, claims the company. 

One of the most remarkable features of the vehicle is its 10 Robust Hi-Safety Packages, which come standard across all variants. The packages include 6 Airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), BAS (Brake Assist), HAC (Hill- start Assist Control), DBC (Downhill Brake Control), ABC (Anti-lock Brake System), etc.

The three-row MPV of the vehicle boasts a 10.25-inch infotainment display, digital instrumentation, sunroof, roof-mounted aircon vents with adjustable airspeed for the 2nd and the 3rd row, seat back mounted tray table with cup holder with tablet and smartphone notch, etc .

Carens has two petrol engines on offer: a 1.5-liter unit with 115bhp and 144 Nm of torque and a 1.4- liter turbo petrol with 140bhp and 242 Nm of torque. ​​​​​​​ Its Premium variant of Carent costs Rs 48,90,000 while the Prestige one is priced at Rs 52,90,000.