The petrol-powered Carens will undercut the most affordable diesel variant by R40 000. However, the South Korean brand has confirmed pricing of R359 995, which makes the petrol R40 000 cheaper than the current range-opener, the 1.5 CRDI LS. At the same time, Kia also confirmed that the petrol will be powered by the same normally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine as in the Sonet and incoming new Seltos. Despite its price cut and less torquey engine, the petrol Carens is likely to retain the seven-seat layout and possibly the same features as the diesel-powered LS. More soonSet to debut between the all-new Seltos and the incoming facelift Sportage, expect clearer details of the petrol-powered Carens to be announced soon.