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Published: October 28, 2025 11:34 am IST
The Kia Carens now gets a CNG option through a dealer-fitted kit from Lovato. Offered only in Premium (O) trim, it costs Rs 77,900 more than the petrol variant.
Kia India will now also offer the Carens with CNG powertrain. The problem, however, is that this is not a factory-fitted kit. Instead, it will be a dealer fitment. The CNG kit will be available only with the Extra Premium (O) trim Ex-showroom price is more than Rs 77,900 10.99 lakh.
The CNG variant will also come with a warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh km. The CNG kit is being supplied by Lovato. Interestingly, while Hyundai opted for factory-fitted dual-cylinder technology for its CNG vehicles, Kia opted for aftermarket fitment. As of now, we have no information about the power and torque output levels when the engine runs on CNG.
When running on petrol, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine produces 115 PS and 144 Nm. For those who do a lot of highway driving, a 1.5-litre diesel engine is also available. It is tuned to make 115 PS and 250 Nm and has a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.30 kmpl.
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What are the features of Kia Carens Premium (O)?
The Kia Carens, in its Premium (O) variant, is equipped with a number of comfort and convenience features. These include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, roof-mounted AC vents for the second and third rows and a one-touch electric tumble function for the middle row. The cabin has semi-leatherette upholstery, while features like keyless entry, electrically adjustable ORVMs, shark-fin antenna and rear-view camera add to its practicality. Both petrol and diesel variants offer a boot space of 216 litres, although the volume available may vary slightly in the CNG variant due to the location of the gas tank.
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What are the safety features of Kia Carens Premium (O)?
On the safety front, the Carens is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, brake assist, vehicle stability management and downhill brake control. It also includes all-wheel disc brakes, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ISOFIX child seat mounts and rear parking sensors. The Kia Carens achieved a three-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test.
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