French Automaker Renault has launched the Kiger subcompact SUV on 15th February 2021. It is priced between Rs 5.45 lakh and Rs 9.55 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). With this, it has surpassed the Nissan Magnite on pricing quotient and has become the most affordable car of its segment. As a result, its waiting period has already been stretching up to 2 months.
As per the reports, the dual-tone colour variants are in huge demand. For the people not in know, the Renault Kiger is available in a total of six single-tone paint schemes, which includes Planet Grey, Ice Cool White, Moonlight Grey, Caspian Blue, Mahogany Brown and Radiant Red. Except for the Radiant Red shade (exclusive for RXZ trim), all other ivories are available with all variant. Further, customers can also opt for the contrast Mystery Black roof with Caspian Blue & Moonlight Silver shades for an additional Rs 17,000. On the other hand, the fully-loaded RXZ variant is available in a dual-tone shade with all these aforementioned colours.
The Renault Kiger SUV is offered in four variants (RXE, RXL, RXT & RXZ) with a choice of two 1.0-litre petrol engines, both with manual and automatic transmissions. Let's take a look at their engine specifications: –
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Engine |
1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
1.0-litre turbocharged petrol |
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No of Cylinders |
3 |
3 |
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Max Power |
72PS |
100PS |
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Max Torque |
96Nm |
160Nm |
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Gearbox Options |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
5-speed manual / CVT |
Also Read: Renault Kiger Vs Nissan Magnite: Specification, Price & Features Comparison
In terms of features, the Kiger packs some premium equipment such as tri-octa LED headlamps, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless apple carplay & android auto, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, 8-speaker Arkamys audio system, cooled lower glove box, PM2.5 air filter, height-adjustable driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering with audio controls, multiple driving modes with configurable instrument display, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, rear defogger, and four airbags, etc. Click here to know the variant-wise features and pricing details.
Besides this, Renault is also offering a wide range of customisation options for the Kiger, which includes five accessories packages – smart pack, smart+ pack, attractive pack, SUV pack, and essential pack.
In the Indian market, the Renault Kiger rivals the likes of Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon, and Nissan Magnite.
Renault Kiger – First Drive Impression Review
