Reasons why Ertiga buyers should wait for Kia Carens!
With SUVs trending in India, the MPV segment seems to be left out. Currently, Maruti rules the segment with cars like Ertiga and XL6. There is no competition for these cars in the MPV segment in India. But Kia Motors has some different plans. They have already set their foot firmly in the sub-four-metre compact SUV and C-SUV segment in India with Sonet and Seltos respectively. They are now bringing the Carens that will rival the Maruti Ertiga and the Maruti XL6. In this article, we will discuss a few reasons why Maruti Ertiga buyers should wait for Kia Carens.
Kia Carens Exterior Design
The Kia Carens will carry a imposing design language, boxy body, smaller grille, and LED headlamps setup. The Kia Carens is 4540mm in length, 1800mm in width & 1700mm in height with a wheelbase of 2780mm, and a ground clearance of 195mm. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, on the other hand, is 4395mm in length, 1735mm in width & 1690mm in height with a wheelbase of 2740mm, and a ground clearance of 180mm. The Kia Carens is bigger compared to Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in length, width and height. This means that the Carens would offer more legroom, knee room and headroom in the cabin, which will directly result in better comfort.
Specifications
The Kia Carens will be offered with two petrol engine options. A naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol and 1.4-litre turbocharged TGDI engine. The gearbox on offer will include a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox to choose from. The Kia Carens will get the same 1.5-litre diesel engine that is currently offered in the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The diesel engine will also get an option of a six-speed manual or an automatic gearbox.
The Ertiga offers the 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine. This engine comes mated to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic torque converter gearbox. The Ertiga is also available with CNG but there is no diesel engine offered by Maruti Suzuki.
Features
Kia Carens offers an electric sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity, wireless charging, ventilated front row seats, air purifier, puddle lamp, ambient lighting and connected car technology.
Maruti Ertiga misses out on features like sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless charging, air purifier, etc. The Ertiga is however backed by Maruti’s dependable after-sales service network. Even maintenance and spare parts are easily accessible.
These are the reasons why Ertiga buyers should wait for Kia Carens. If you have car buying doubts click here to ask! Get the lowest price for car insurance here. For more such content stay subscribed to MotorOctane Youtube, Google News Facebook, and Twitter. Also, follow us on Flipboard and Reddit where we have a discussion community.
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