# Kia launches Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG at Rs 12.12 lakh

2026-09-18T22:31:42+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Kia India has launched factory-fitted CNG versions of the Carens and Carens Clavis, priced from Rs 12.12 lakh and Rs 12.39 lakh respectively, ex-showroom. The CNG variants command a premium of about Rs 1 lakh over their petrol-manual counterparts, according to both CarWale and Autocar India. Both models are powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, producing 95-96 bhp and 123 Nm in CNG mode. Autocar India notes that the CNG version produces 19 hp and 21 Nm less than the petrol version. The 60-litre CNG tank is mounted under the boot floor, reducing boot space to 116 litres. Fuel efficiency is estimated at 22-25 km per kg. The CNG variants come with retuned suspension, upgraded front disc brakes, and engine recalibration. Kia has also modified the third-row seat back frame for better recline. The Carens CNG is offered on the Premium (O) trim, while the Carens Clavis CNG is available on HTE and HTE (O) trims.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both CarWale and Autocar India deliver straight product-launch coverage with near-identical facts: pricing, engine specs, and boot space. The only material difference is that Autocar India foregrounds the power drop versus the petrol variant (19 hp, 21 Nm) and provides competitor pricing for the Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and Maruti XL6, giving buyers a direct comparison. CarWale leads with the CNG premium amount and suspension changes. Neither source takes a critical or promotional stance, the coverage is uniform straight reporting. The key figure for buyers: the certified fuel-efficiency number, which Kia has not yet announced.

## Coverage

- carwale.com (neutral report) <https://www.carwale.com/news/kia-carens-cng-carens-clavis-cng-launched-in-india/>
  Straight product launch coverage, no editorial slant.
- autocarindia.com (neutral report) <https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/kia-carens-cng-carens-clavis-cng-launched-in-india-440807>
  Straight product launch coverage with competitor pricing and power drop.

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