Kia India has added 2 new trims to its recently launched offerings. The Kia Carens Clavis gets an HTE (EX) trim positioned between HTE (O) and HTK+ levels. It is priced at Rs 12.55 lakh. Meanwhile, the HTK (EX) variant of the Syros is sandwiched between the HTK (O) and HTK+ trims, fetching Rs 9.89 lakh. Both trims make some of the convenience and cosmetic features more affordable on the 2 offerings.
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Kia Carens Clavis and Syros: What do the new trims offer?
Here are the prices for the new HTE (EX) trim of the Kia Carens Clavis.
| Variant | Price |
| HTE (EX) Petrol MT | Rs 12.55 lakh |
| HTE (EX) Turbo-petrol MT | Rs 13.42 lakh |
| HTE (EX) Diesel MT | Rs 14.53 lakh |
HTE (EX) is the most affordable trim in Kia Carens Clavis’ lineup to offer a sunroof and automatic climate control. Previously, the single-pane sunroof was available from the HTK+ (O) trim. The introduction of the HTE (EX) trim brings its price down by Rs 3 lakh. It also offers features like cabin LED lamps, LED DRLs, and one-touch up/down for the driver’s window.
The new trim comes in 3 engine options. The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 115hp and 144Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel engine puts out 116hp and 250Nm. Lastly, the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit generates 160hp and 253Nm. The HTE (EX) trim is available with a manual transmission only.
Here are the prices for the HTK (EX) trim of the Syros SUV.
| Variant | Price |
| HTK (EX) Turbo-petrol MT | Rs 9.89 lakh |
| HTK (EX) Diesel MT | Rs 10.64 lakh |
The HTK (EX) trim makes LED DRLs on the Syros affordable by Rs 2 lakh. Previously, the DRLs started from the HTX trim. The turbo-petrol variant gets 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, while the diesel model retains the same wheels as the HTK (O) trim below it. Other features of this trim include the 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a semi-digital driver’s display, a single-pane sunroof, rear AC vents, a 6-speaker audio system, and more. On the safety front, it packs 6 airbags, TPMS, hill start assist, ISOFIX child anchorages, and other features.
The HTK (EX) trim gets the same engine options as the rest of the lineup. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 120hp and 172Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre diesel engine produces a maximum power output of 115hp and 250Nm of torque. The new trim comes with a manual transmission only.
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Final Thoughts
The addition of the new variant takes the total number of Kia Carens Clavis trim levels to 8 – HTE, HTE (O), HTE (EX), HTK+, HTK+ (O), HTX, HTX (O) and HTX+. The MPV rivals the likes of the Maruti Suzuki XL6, Toyota Rumion, and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Meanwhile, the Syros now comes in 7 trims – HTK, HTK (O), HTK (EX), HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and HTX+ (O). The compact SUV rivals the Hyundai Exter, Skoda Kylaq, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon in India.
