With the Renault Kiger having simply been unveiled, everyone seems to be now wanting ahead to the market launch of the SUV, which the French carmaker is slated to do in March 2021.
- The Kiger vary will begin from under Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
- It can get naturally aspirated and turbocharged engine choices.
- Tools ranges shall be fairly good within the high trim ranges.
Renault Kiger: anticipated pricing
Whereas Renault will solely formally announce the costs for the Kiger in March, the carmaker has said that the SUV would be the most reasonably priced mannequin in its phase. Because of this it should undercut its cousin, the Nissan Magnite, when it comes to value; Nissan’s compact SUV is at the moment priced from Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India). This may assist the French carmaker, because it doesn’t have to cost the Kiger decrease than the unique Rs 4.99 lakh launch value of the Magnite.
Renault Kiger: engine and gearbox choices
Below the hood, the Kiger will include two petrol engine choices – a 72hp, 1.0-litre, naturally aspirated unit and a 100hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (similar as within the Nissan Magnite). Curiously, the Kiger’s naturally aspirated engine will get a handbook and an AMT automated gearbox choice; the latter isn’t supplied on the Magnite. The Kiger’s turbo-petrol engine shall be obtainable with handbook and CVT automated choices.
Renault Kiger: options
Coming to the package on supply, the Kiger shall be well-kitted, particularly in top-spec kind, as it would function an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, voice instructions, a 4-speaker and 4-tweeter Arkamys audio system, keyless entry, push-button begin, automated local weather management and ambient lighting. Renault may even supply a wi-fi charger and an air air purifier as a part of an adjunct pack.
Renault Kiger: competitors test
The Renault Kiger will intention to be the ‘most reasonably priced SUV within the phase’, therefore it won’t solely undercut the Nissan Magnite, but additionally different compact SUVs together with the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Toyota City Cruiser.
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