The Kia Carens facelift is scheduled to launch in India next month, while the all-electric version of the MPV will follow two months later in June. The 2025 Carens facelift will have a significantly updated exterior and interior. The Carens EV will likely be similar in design, albeit with EV-specific changes.
- Kia Carens facelift to get more SUV-like exterior
- Its interior will likely have many similarities with the Seltos
- Carens EV to share powertrain with Hyundai Creta EV
Kia Carens 2025 facelift exterior changes
Higher bonnet to give it a more muscular look
Spy shots of the Carens facelift have yet to give away all the details, but what can be seen is that the bonnet line is higher, giving the MPV a more SUV-like look. The design of the headlight and the daytime running lamps is expected to mirror the units seen on the Syros, while the rear is likely to feature vertically stacked tail-lights connected by an LED light bar. The test mule has new-design dual-tone alloy wheels, but they seem to have the same 16-inch size as the outgoing model.
Carens EV likely to look similar to the facelift
As mentioned above, the all-electric Carens is expected to sport a design similar to the facelift but with EV-specific changes. These could include a closed-off ‘grille’ and aero-optimised wheels.
Kia Carens 2025 facelift interior changes
ADAS suite and 360-degree camera expected on Carens facelift
So far, spy shots haven’t shown the Carens facelift’s interior, though we expect minor changes to the dashboard, switches, toggles and buttons, all of which will be shared with the Seltos, and more features. The top-spec variants will likely have Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera.
Carens EV to have battery below second and third rows
It remains to be seen how Kia packages the Carens EV, as the battery pack is expected to take up significant space below the second and third rows of seats. The EV’s interior will be more or less the same as the facelift’s but will likely have some trims and highlights to differentiate the all-electric MPV from its petrol and diesel counterparts.
Kia Carens 2025 facelift engines
Same three engines and their respective gearbox options to continue
The Carens is available with three engine options: a 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol, a 160hp, 1.5-litre direct injection turbo-petrol, and a 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel. These are expected to continue with the facelift. While the 115hp-engined petrol version comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox, the turbo-petrol can be had with the 6-speed iMT or the 7-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox. The diesel mill comes with the choice of a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Carens EV to share Creta EV’s powertrain
Hyundai Creta Electric platform used for representation only.
The Carens EV will share its powertrain – and likely battery and more – with the recently launched Hyundai Creta Electric. The Hyundai SUV comes with 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery pack options, with MIDC-rated ranges of 390km and 473km, respectively. Expect the heavier Carens EV to post slightly lower figures.
Kia Carens 2025 facelift price and rivals
Carens facelift price range expected to be Rs 11 lakh-20 lakh
Considering that the Kia Carens is currently priced between Rs 10.60 lakh and Rs 19.70 lakh, expect the refreshed MPV to cost slightly more, in the range of Rs 11 lakh-20 lakh. The Carens’ lower variants rival the Maruti Ertiga (Rs 8.84 lakh-13.13 lakh) and Toyota Rumion (Rs 10.54 lakh-13.83 lakh), but its higher variants see some overlap in terms of price and proposition with the likes of the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari and MG Hector.
Kia Carens EV price expected to be Rs 18 lakh-25 lakh
Prices for the Carens EV are expected to start at around Rs 18 lakh. However, the higher variants may even see some overlap with the BYD eMax 7 (Rs 26.90 lakh-29.90 lakh).
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