The much-anticipated Renault Kiger is ready to be launched in India on February 15, 2021. Not too long ago, the carmaker commenced collection manufacturing and vendor dispatches of the compact SUV.
Renault’s new compact SUV made its worldwide debut in India. Not solely does this communicate volumes in regards to the significance of our market to the French automaker, it additionally exhibits how dedicated Renault is to its success in India. We’re at present the seventh largest marketplace for Renault worldwide, and to be able to make additional inroads into our market, the Chennai-based firm has now taken the plunge into the favored sub-four-metre SUV section.
The Kiger, nevertheless, may have its work lower out. For one, it received’t be the dominant or first participant in a distinct segment – just like the Duster, Kwid and Triber had been. After which there’s the truth that the Kiger must go up towards loads of hardened, well-set rivals, chief amongst them is its personal Japanese cousin – the Nissan Magnite – which solely not too long ago has shaken up the extra price-sensitive finish of this class.
Renault Kiger design and dimensions
The Kiger relies on Renault’s CMFA+ platform. Additionally shared with the 7-seat Triber MPV and the Nissan Magnite, it’s a platform particularly designed to ship nice worth. Being late to the compact SUV social gathering additionally has its benefits; Renault now is aware of precisely what prospects need. “We needed to make it look as large as doable, like a automobile half-a-segment up,” stated the Group design boss Laurens van den Acker. Seeing the ultimate product within the flesh, we are able to say that the corporate has achieved what it got down to ship.
Up entrance, what you discover first is the appreciable width. The bonnet is closely sculpted, the bumper with the built-in bullbar makes it straightforward to establish this as a Renault, after which the extensive grille is flanked by LED DRLs up high, and three cube-like LED components beneath; the latter are the principle headlamp items. The entrance bumper options an X-shaped design, with the liberal use of blacked-out components offering a pleasant distinction.
Rear seats are spacious and comfortable.
The profile is marked by a raked rear windscreen and a roofline that has a definite rear spoiler aspect. Taut skinning, sculpted fenders and an upward kink within the window line in direction of the C-pillar are different Renault design cues that assist give it a transparent identification. The Kiger even will get roof rails, a 205mm floor clearance, physique cladding and 16-inch dual-tone alloys for that important SUV look. What’s extra, the blacked-out remedy for the roof and wing mirrors shall be accessible throughout your entire variant line-up.
Regardless of being the narrowest SUV within the section (at 1,750mm), the Kiger has a stretched-out and planted stance, due in no small half to the muscular rear haunches. The standout function on the rear are the three-dimensional and really sculpted, C-shaped LED tail-lamps. The Kiger additionally has a chunky rear bumper, with physique cladding and a fake skid plate .
Renault Kiger inside and options
Step into the cabin and also you discover that an 8.0-inch touchscreen takes delight of place on the dashboard. There are some laborious plastics on high of the sprint, however there are additionally some well-built plastics, and Renault has even used some chrome and glossy piano black to good impact.
Greater variants even get a rotary knob subsequent to the gear lever to cycle by means of the Eco, Regular and Sport drive modes. These alter the engine mapping, gear shifts (auto transmission solely) and steering response.
The Kiger additionally has some sensible and enormous storage areas like the dual gloveboxes and the enclosure between the elbow field and the gear lever. Putting the cup holders approach down, nevertheless, makes them tough to entry and vulnerable to spillage.
Excessive-end variants get a digital display screen.
Shifting focus to the again seat, there’s ample legroom and loads of headroom, regardless of the sloping roofline. The seat is ready a bit low and the window line is a bit excessive, however passengers will recognize the rear armrest and AC vents. Renault claims the cabin is likely one of the widest in its class. Additionally of assistance is the flat central tunnel, so a 3rd passenger received’t really feel unwelcome. Moreover, the boot capability is pegged at a class-leading 405 litres.
On the tools entrance, the Kiger will get steering mounted controls, wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, an Arkamys 3D sound system, keyless entry-go and auto local weather management, although the all-important sunroof is lacking. A wi-fi charger and an air air purifier may also be had as a part of an adjunct pack. Security options embody 4 airbags, ABS, rear-view digital camera and parking sensors.
Renault Kiger engine and gearbox particulars
A 100hp, 1.0L turbo will energy the Kiger.
Akin to the Magnite, the Kiger contains a pair of 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engines – a 72hp, naturally-aspirated unit and a 100hp turbocharged mill. Each get a guide gearbox as normal, with the extra highly effective motor getting the choice of a CVT auto transmission. Distinctive to the Renault, nevertheless, is the non-compulsory AMT gearbox for the entry-level engine. So you may go for an automated no matter your price range.
Slated for launch on February 15, Renault has confirmed that its upcoming mannequin would be the “most inexpensive SUV in its section”, which signifies that the bottom Kiger will even undercut the keenly-priced Magnite that now begins from Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India). With engaging seems, a spacious cabin, a beneficiant tools record and a killer price ticket, the Kiger may very properly be the brand new ace within the pack. Compact SUV patrons have by no means had it so good.
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