The diesel is not available in the top HTX+ variant, which means it does not get the option of a 6-seater configuration.
Kia Key Diesel Outward & Interior
During the media drive, we drove the turbo-petrol version of the Carens Clavis. Now, we have got our hands on the diesel. As mentioned in the review, the diesel is offered with a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT. The MT is available in six variants – HTE (Rs. 13.50 lakh), HTE(O) (Rs. 14.55 lakh), HTK (Rs. 15.52 lakh), HTK+ (Rs. 16.50 lakh), HTK+(O) (Rs. 17.30 lakh), and HTX (Rs. 19.50 lakh). The AT is also available in just one variant – HTK+ (Rs. 18.00 lakh).
The diesel is not available in the top HTX+ variant, which means it does not get the option of a 6-seater configuration. It also misses out on ADAS, seat ventilation, rain-sensing wipers, panoramic sunroof, and other features. Besides, the diesel does not get the Eco and Sport driving modes like the turbo-petrol.
Here’s a look at the HTX variant of the Carens Clavis diesel MT.
No badge anywhere on the car indicating the variant, engine, or transmission:
Diesel tank capacity is 45 litres. The fuel cap has clear markings indicating the car’s diet. AdBlue filler is located next to the diesel filler:
No panoramic sunroof. Just a regular unit:
Dashboard, steering wheel, 26.62-inch dual panoramic display panel, and other elements are the same as the ones in the HTX+:
Left spoke of the steering wheel has buttons for operating the cruise control and scrolling through the MID. As mentioned earlier, the HTX variant does not get ADAS:
The 12.25-inch floating-type HD digital cluster has been carried over, but since the car doesn’t feature ADAS, the MID displays less information. Tachometer is marked till 6,000 rpm (turbo-petrol’s is marked till 8,000 rpm):
Despite the diesel not getting drive modes, the display can be changed through the touchscreen to the Eco and Sport drive mode themes that the turbo-petrol gets. You can also set it to change according to the weather:
MID shows the urea level:
The HTX variant does not get rain-sensing wipers:
Driver’s seat gets manual adjustment:
Spacious footwell with well-positioned pedals and a useful dead pedal too:
HTX and HTX+ variants get a smart dashcam with dual camera (with a mobile app). Surprisingly, the HTX+ car we reviewed in May was not fitted with one:
As mentioned earlier, the HTX variant does not get ventilated seats, and the diesel does not get drive modes. Switches to operate those have been replaced by blanks:
6-speed shifter has a glossy black top with a silver insert around it. Reverse is located up, to the extreme left:
Electric parking brake with auto hold is available only in the automatic transmission variants. The MT gets a regular handbrake only:
Sunroof is only for the occupants of the front seats to enjoy. It comes with a manual cover:
HTX variant does not get captain seats. Instead, it gets a bench seat with the seat bases and backrests split in a 60:40 ratio:
Front passenger seat does not get a “Boss mode” lever:
While all occupants get three-point seatbelts, only side occupants get headrests. These are adjustable. ISOFIX child seat mounts have been provided on both sides. Centre armrest has been provided:
Centre armrest does not get cupholders:
Seatbacks can be reclined to suit the occupants’ comfort:
Both rear seats can be tumbled forward, making it easier to get into the third row:
As the sunroof is not a panoramic unit, second row passengers get a single cabin lamp and two round A/C vents located towards the middle of the roof: