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Kia Carens vs Nissan Kicks in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Kia CarensNissan Kicks
Ex-showroom priceRs 48.9 lakh – Rs 59.9 lakhRs 49.99 lakh – Rs 72.99 lakh
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Variants on sale39
DistributorContinental Associates Pvt. Ltd.Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (Nissan Nepal)
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Kia Carens

Prestige 1.5 Petrol MTरु 59,90,000
Premiumरु 48,90,000
Prestigeरु 52,90,000

Nissan Kicks

Kicks XLरु 49,99,000
XL Petrolरु 55,49,000
XV Petrolरु 54,49,000
XV Turboरु 59,49,000
XV Premium Turboरु 63,99,000
XV Premium (O) Mono Turbo – Petrolरु 68,99,000
XV Premium (O) Dual Turbo – Petrolरु 69,99,000
XV CVT Turboरु 69,99,000

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Specifications — Carens Premium vs Kicks XL Petrol
CategoryKia CarensNissan Kicks
Battery & Range
  • Not applicable; this is a petrol MPV, not an EV.[1][2]
  • Not applicable: internal-combustion petrol vehicle, not an EV or hybrid
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine.[1][2]
  • Manual transmission only.[1][2]
  • 1.5L petrol engine, manual transmission
  • Front-wheel-drive configuration
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Not disclosed officially for Nepal in the provided Nepal sources.
  • Shared India-spec Carens dimensions are 2,780 mm wheelbase and 195 mm ground clearance.[13]
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Dimensions
  • Not disclosed officially for Nepal in the provided Nepal sources.
  • Shared India-spec Carens dimensions are 4,540 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, and 1,708 mm tall.[13]
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Cargo
  • Seven-seat MPV layout; cargo space not officially quantified in Nepal sources.[1][2]
  • Boot volume not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Comfort & Interior
  • Premium trim with 7-seat family-focused cabin.[2][4]
  • Spacious cabin with premium upholstery claimed by Nissan Nepal
  • Automatic climate control available in Kicks range
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Booking/launch coverage confirms the Premium trim exists; detailed infotainment kit not disclosed in Nepal sources.[2][4]
  • Floating touchscreen infotainment system in Kicks lineup
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support in Kicks range
Safety
  • Safety equipment not disclosed in the Nepal sources provided.[2][4]
  • Dual airbags standard across Kicks range
  • ABS with EBD standard in Kicks range
Design & Exterior
  • MPV body style with Carens design language; Nepal sources do not list trim-specific exterior differences.[1][2]
  • Crossover SUV styling with bold stance
  • Signature Nissan V-motion grille on Kicks
Sales & Imports
  • Official Nepal launch price: Rs 48,90,000.[2][4]
  • Launched through Nepal distributor showroom network.[4]
  • Officially imported and distributed by Pioneer Moto Corp
  • On-road MRP listed as NPR 55,49,000 for XL Petrol
Value for Money Verdict
  • Entry variant for the Nepal Carens lineup; priced below Prestige by Rs 4,00,000.[2][4]
  • Positioned as entry Kicks variant with competitive pricing
Pros
  • Lowest Nepal price in the lineup.[2][4]
  • Seven-seat practicality.[2][4]
  • Lower entry price within Kicks lineup
  • Backed by Nissan’s nationwide after-sales network
Cons
  • Feature details are poorly disclosed in Nepal sources.[2][4]
  • No official Nepal fuel-economy figure found.[2][4]
  • Detailed feature list for XL not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carens or Nissan Kicks?

As of July 2026, the Kia Carens starts at Rs 48.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.09 lakh less than the Nissan Kicks at Rs 49.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carens and Nissan Kicks in Nepal?

The Kia Carens costs Rs 48.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh and the Nissan Kicks costs Rs 49.99 lakh to Rs 72.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carens or the Nissan Kicks?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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