Engine: 1.5L Petrol / 1.5L Diesel / 1.5L CNG
The 2026 standard Carens is powered by the reliable 1.5L Smartstream Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine (115 PS, 144 Nm) and the 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS, 250 Nm). For 2026, a factory-fitted 1.5L Petrol-CNG option has been popularized in the "Premium (O)" trim, catering to high-mileage users. The Petrol variants offer a claimed mileage of 15.7 kmpl, while the Diesel remains highly efficient at 21.3 kmpl.