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Kia Expands Carens Clavis With New HTX(O) Trim, Six-Seater Options From Oct. 13

The update targets family comfort with captain seats on mid trims plus easier access to Bose audio, drive modes, remote start, an electric parking brake.

Overview

  • Updated variants reach Kia showrooms nationwide on October 13, 2025, with ex-showroom prices published for each new configuration.
  • The new HTX(O) sits above HTX at about Rs 19.26–19.27 lakh, comes in six- and seven-seat layouts, and uses the 1.5‑litre turbo‑petrol with a 7‑speed DCT only.
  • Six‑seater captain seats are now offered on HTK+ (petrol DCT and diesel AT) and HTK+(O) (petrol DCT), priced at Rs 16.28 lakh, Rs 17.34 lakh and Rs 17.05 lakh respectively.
  • HTX(O) adds premium kit such as an 8‑speaker Bose sound system, Drive Mode Select, Smart Key remote engine start and an electric parking brake with Auto Hold.
  • The range now spans eight trims from HTE to HTX+, retaining Level 2 ADAS with 20 functions, six airbags, Kia Connect features, a dual panoramic display and one‑touch second‑row tumble.