Renault Kwid Price in India, Reviews, Mileage - Autoportal.com

Renault, the well-known French automaker has its operations spread over all parts of the globe, including India. As it is one of the biggest and fastest growing automobile markets in the world, all automakers compete for a share here. Although Renault started its Indian operations many years ago, it did not enjoy much success until the SUV Duster was launched. This stylish car took the market by storm, and soon, the name Renault gained more popularity than ever in the country. Now, in its bid to strengthen its position further, Renault is getting ready for another launch.

Renault is on the verge of launching Kwid, a hatchback to woo the small car buyers. This compact car would heat up the competition in the entry-level segment by taking on the leaders like Maruti Alto 800 and Hyundai Eon. With the launch of Kwid, Renault is hoping to break into the most competitive segments of Indian passenger car industry.

Price – One of the major areas of concern for the foreign carmakers in India is pricing their cars optimally. Many a times, makers have failed to come up with right pricing. Hence, numerous foreign branded cars have failed in the Indian market. However, Renault seems to have done its homework and have priced the hatch quite affordably. It is said that Kwid will cost between three and four lakh rupees.

Launch date – The global debut of the car was in May 2015 in India. The exact date of launch of the sales is not yet known. However, industry reports indicate that the car would hit the roads any time between September and October.

Design - Renault Kwid will sport an entirely new design as far as compact cars are concerned. In looks, it resembles a crossover than a hatchback. As a result, some experts have already started calling this car a mini crossover. This is mainly due to the plastic cladding on the side and the bumpers as well as a high set bonnet, which gives it a crossover feel. The muscular wheel arches make the car look bigger than its actual size.

Features – The high-end variants will offer fog lamps and wheel covers. The car will have piano black interiors and a digital instrument cluster. Other attractive features are touch screen Media navigation system and Bluetooth connectivity (optional), and airbags for high-end variant. However, ABS might not be offered. Boot space is ample.

Technical details – Produced on the Common Module Family platform jointly developed by Nissan and Renault, KWID will run on an 800 cc petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is expected to offer a best in class fuel economy, beating the 22.7 kmpl offered by the Alto 800. If you are looking for New Bikes visit: BikePortal.in.

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