New Delhi, May 7 -- Kia India is set to launch a new premium MPV, the Carens Clavis, on 8 May. Unlike a conventional replacement, the Clavis will not take the place of the current Carens but will instead be sold alongside it.

Likely to be positioned above the standard Carens in the company's line-up, the Clavis will cater to buyers seeking a more upmarket alternative in the mass-market MPV segment. As per a HT Auto report, the existing Carens is priced between Rs.10.59 lakh and Rs.19.70 lakh (ex-showroom), the Clavis is expected to carry a price tag in the range of Rs.15 lakh to Rs.22 lakh (ex-showroom), underlining its premium positioning.

Design-wise, the Carens Clavis is expected to usher in a new styling direction for Kia. Recent te...