Kia Carens CNG & Carens Clavis CNG Pre-Bookings Open: Dual-Cylinder Space Saver

In a direct move to capture high-mileage commuters and budget-conscious large families, Kia India has officially opened pre-bookings for its factory-fitted Carens CNG and the upcoming Carens Clavis CNG. Featuring innovative dual-cylinder technology that preserves practical boot space, Kia’s new bi-fuel models take direct aim at the Maruti Ertiga and XL6 CNG.

Key Highlights of Kia’s Factory CNG Lineup

1. Dual-Cylinder Technology Preserves Usable Luggage Space

Traditional CNG conversions place a single large, bulky cylinder in the boot, virtually eliminating storage space in 3-row vehicles. Kia solves this with twin smaller cylinders mounted beneath the flat boot floor:

• Full luggage utility is preserved for airport suitcases and weekend family luggage bags.
• Spare wheel mounted securely under the vehicle chassis.
• Integrated micro-switch that cuts ignition during refuelling for enhanced safety.

2. Proven Powertrain & 27+ km/kg Mileage

The Carens CNG pairs a tuned 1.5-litre Smartstream naturally aspirated petrol engine with factory-calibrated gas injection:

• Engine: 1.5L 4-Cylinder Petrol / CNG
• Power / Torque (CNG Mode): ~98 PS and 125 Nm.
• Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox.
• Fuel Economy: Rated at over 27.2 km/kg, bringing running costs down below ₹3 per kilometre.

3. Clavis CNG: Compact Crossover Utility

The newly previewed Clavis CNG brings the same twin-cylinder efficiency to an elevated, urban crossover profile with an upright stance, panoramic roof, and 6 airbags standard.

Kia Carens CNG vs Competitors Overview