Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Kia Carens CNG Models Set for India Launch
Kia plans to launch CNG versions of two family vehicles in India.
CNG is a fuel that can be stored in a tank inside the vehicle.
The tank will sit under the boot floor.
Because of this, the cars will have less space for luggage.
Boot space will drop from 216 litres to 116 litres.
Kia has changed the suspension and front brakes to manage the tank’s extra weight.
The spare wheel will remain under the vehicle.
Only some versions of each model will be offered with CNG.
Kia is preparing CNG versions of the Carens and Carens Clavis for India.
The 60-litre CNG tank sits under the boot floor.
Boot capacity falls from 216 litres to 116 litres in the CNG models.
Kia has retuned the suspension and upgraded the front disc brakes.
CNG variants will be limited to selected trims and 16-inch wheels.
- Who
- Kia.
- What
- The company is preparing CNG versions of the Carens and Carens Clavis, with reduced boot space and limited trim availability.
- When
- The launch timing is not stated in the article.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- The CNG system requires a 60-litre tank under the boot floor, adding weight and reducing luggage capacity.
- Models
- Kia Carens and Kia Carens Clavis
- CNG tank capacity
- 60 litres
- Tank location
- Under the boot floor
- Boot capacity
- 116 litres with CNG, compared with 216 litres in regular petrol variants
- Carens Clavis trims
- HTE and HTE(O)
- Carens trim
- Premium
- Wheels
- 16-inch wheels across the CNG variants
- Chassis updates
- Retuned suspension and upgraded front disc brakes; the underbody spare wheel remains intact