India-bound 2025 Kia Carens facelift spied in South Korea — More details inside!

The Kia Carens facelift has been spotted on test on Indian roads at multiple occasions. A new set of spy shots now reveal the facelifted model being tested on the roads of South Korea, where the model is unlikely to go on sale. Read on to know more about the upcoming 2025 Kia Carens facelift and its India launch timeline.

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2025 Kia Carens design

The new spy shots of the 2025 Kia Carens design reveal significant changes made to front and rear profiles. Up front, it is going to get split headlights like before, with vertically-stacked LED headlights similar to what we get in the Kia Syros. Other changes at the front could include a reprofiled bumper as well as a tweaked grille design. Around the side, the only perceptible change is going to be a new set of machined alloy wheels while the rear will get new connected LED tail lights and a new bumper. Expect the new Carens design to be EV-like since the same model, at some point, will be also available as an EV.

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2025 Kia Carens features

As we are on the topic of 2025 Kia Carens features, the earlier spy shots gave us a sneak peek into what we can expect from the update. The highlight, of course, is the presence of a panoramic sunroof, making it one of very few affordable MPVs to offer a dual-pane unit. Another notable feature is the ADAS module, as seen in the images, that should enable Level-2 ADAS features in the 2025 Carens. Other upcoming Kia Carens facelift features could include a larger connected binnacle for the 12.3-inch infotainment system as well as instrument cluster, front and rear ventilated seats, surround-view camera, powered driver’s seat, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and more.

2025 Kia Carens engine options

The upcoming 2025 Kia Carens engine options are likely to be the same as the current model. These engine options include a 115PS 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a 6-speed manual, a 115PS 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission and a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT. 

Since the updated Carens is likely to carry the same set of engine and gearbox options as before, it presents a big opportunity for you to consider from a range of certified used Kia Carens cars and save a tonne of money without compromising on the experience.

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2025 Kia Carens India launch timeline

Multiple media reports have confirmed that Kia India will launch the facelifted Carens by August 2025. It might initially be sold to just private buyers, with leftover units of the outgoing model being available for commercial buyers. Kia is yet to confirm the same. Given the price point of the current Carens that falls in the range between Rs 10.60 lakh and Rs 19.70 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi, the 2025 Kia Carens is likely to carry a slight premium, especially over the higher variants.