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. The 2025 Carens facelift is going to be a significant one, and when it arrives in April, it’ll have a significantly updated exterior and interior. The Carens EV is expected to launch in June, and it’ll likely be similar in design, albeit with EV-specific changes.
- Kia Carens facelift to get more SUV-like exterior
- Interior likely to share many parts from with the Seltos
- Carens EV to share powertrain with Hyundai Creta EV
Kia Carens 2025 facelift exterior changes
Higher bonnet to give it 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 headlight and DRL designs are expected to mirror those seen on the Syros, while the vertically stacked tail-lights will feature on the rear, and be connected by an LED light bar. New-design dual-tone alloy wheels can also be seen on test mules, but they seem to be of the same 16-inch as the outgoing model.
Carens EV likely to look similar to facelift
As mentioned above, the all-electric Carens is expected to sport a similar design to the facelift, although 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 shared with the Seltos, and more features. Safety kit such as Level 2 ADAS is expected on top-spec models, along with a 360-degree camera.
Carens EV to have battery below second and third-row
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 row of seats. The EV’s interior will be more or less the same as the facelift’s though likely to have a some trim and highlights to differentiate the all-electric MPV from its petrol and diesel counterparts.
Kia Carens 2025 facelift engines
Same three engine options and their respective gearbox options to continue
The same 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol, 160hp, 1.5-litre direct injection turbo-petrol, and the 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine are expected to continue with the Carens facelift. The petrol comes with a 6-speed manual only, the turbo-petrol has 6-speed iMT and 7-speed dual-clutch auto gearbox options, while the diesel has 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque convertor automatic options.
Carens EV to share Creta EV’s powertrain
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 the Kia Carens is currently priced between Rs 10.60 lakh and Rs 19.70 lakh, expect the facelift to cost a small premium. The price range for the refreshed Carens is expected to be Rs 11 lakh-20 lakh. Lower variants of the Carens rival the Maruti Ertiga (Rs 8.84 lakh-13.13 lakh) and Toyota Rumion (Rs 10.54 lakh-13.83 lakh). However, 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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