The Kia Carens is the most recent entrant within the MPV section in India.

Kia India has rolled out the primary unit of the Carens from its Anantapur manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh. Pre-bookings for the brand new Kia Carens started on January 14, 2022 for a token quantity of ₹ 25,000. The Kia Carens is predicted to be launched someday in February 2022, though the corporate has not introduced a launch date as but. Kia India obtained a terrific response for the MPV on the primary day when pre-bookings had been introduced. It bagged a whopping 7,738 pre-bookings inside simply 24 hours because the window opened and sure it has been build up on the demand. [1]

Figure 1. First Kia Carens Rolls Out of Anantapur Plant

Figure 1 shows commenting on the occasion, Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “We are all about inspiration at Kia, and with the Kia Carens, we bring to the table a whole new set of value propositions aligning with requirements of the new-age customer. I am very excited about the beginning of this new journey. The Kia Carens is the fourth product we are rolling out in India. Our teams have worked tirelessly to bring out a product that truly reflects and resonates with modern Indian families. When customers think of a Kia, they expect best-in-class features, distinct design identity, and unmatched ownership experience– which is truly reflected in the Carens.”

The Kia Carens comes in petrol and diesel powertrains combined with multiple transmission options, including the 7DCT and 6AT. The car also comes equipped with a host of features such as the next-generation Kia Connect app with 66 connected features, flexible seating options, features such as the Sliding Type Seat Under Tray, Retractable Seatback Table, the Rear Door Spot Lamp, and the Bottle and Gadget Holder in the third row. The vehicle also offers generous space in the third row, making it a complete family car. The Kia Carens comes equipped with the Robust 10 Hi-Safety package as standard across all trims, including 6 airbags ABS, ESC, VSM, Hill Assist, DBC to name a few, making it one of the safest vehicles on Indian roads.

Kia India has opened the pre-bookings for prospective customers on 14th January 2022. Interested customers can book their vehicle of choice through the Kia India official website www.kia.com/in and via any of the authorized dealerships of Kia India by paying an initial booking amount of INR 25,000. The Kia Carens has already received an overwhelming response from the market within the first 24 hours, registering 7,738 bookings. [3]

References:

1. https://www.pehalnews.in/first-kia-carens-rolls-out-of-anantapur-plant/1592515/
2. https://www.news18.com/news/auto/kia-carens-production-begins-at-anantapur-plant-ahead-of-launch-in-february-2022-4721777.html
3. https://www.passionateinmarketing.com/the-first-kia-carens-rolled-out-from-anantapur-plant/

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), First Kia Carens Rolls Out of Anantapur Plant, pp. 112