Renault Kiger, the newest sub-compact SUV in the Indian car market is off to a positive start with Renault informing on Wednesday that it had delivered more than 1,100 units on Day 1 of the sales beginning. Kiger has been priced attractively and starts at INR 5.45 lakh and goes up to INR 9.72 lakh (ex showroom prices).

Sales of Renault Kiger started on Wednesday and at least 1,100 units were delivered to customers. "We thank our customers for their encouraging response on Kiger and our dealer partners for their immense support," said Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations. "Following Duster, which made SUVs accessible to a large set of people, not just in India but across the world, Kiger is all set to make SUV aspirations accessible to a whole new set of customers."

Accessibility, along with affordability, has become the new buzzword in the sub-compact SUV space which has seen a whole lot of traction in recent times. Kiger is now looking at creating a space for itself here and comes with two petrol engine options - a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated motor and a 1.0-litre turbocharged motor. Transmission choices range between a five-speed manual, AT and CVT.

Kiger also has an exterior design that is a departure from the rather boxy shape which defines most of its rivals. While a bulky shape is often preferred by customers in this segment, Kiger has a rather sporty appeal from the side and is coupe-ish to look at. From the front, it is similar to the Kwid with a few distinct elements of its own, the square-box LED DRLs for instance.

Inside, Kiger does offer quite a lot of space and a high seating position helps occupants get a generous view of the road ahead and of the surroundings.

Renault is also offering accessory packs with all four variants of the car which are RXE, RXL, RXT, and RXZ. These packs, at an additional cost, bring in more chrome, body graphics, mud flaps, choice of cabin carpet and more, depending on which pack is selected.

Kiger is going head-on against the likes of Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV300 in the Indian market.

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The company has launched the 1.3-litre Turbo petrol version of the Duster. The Duster Turbo petrol will be available in three variants – RXE, RXS and RXZ.

Renault India first showcased the Duster with the turbo petrol engine at the Auto Expo 2020.

Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India Operations.  “The Duster has achieved an iconic status in one of the most dynamic automotive markets. Over the years, adventure enthusiasts and numerous Indian families have established a strong bond with this True SUV. The bold and more powerful Duster will surely inspire more people to join the growing family of adventure seekers and explore new terrains and horizons, as well as enjoy the effortless driving experience,"

The 1.3-litre engine comes with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) which provides high performance and efficiency, Dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) for higher torque at lower rpm and reduced emissions. According to Renault India, the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine returns a fuel economy of 16.5 kmpl in the manual transmission variants and 16.42 kmpl in the CVT version.

The tri-winged full chrome grille, dual-tone body colour front bumper which features muscular skid plates, signature projector headlamps with LED DRLs and of course the all-new R17 Forza Diamond Cut alloy wheels and Ground clearance continues to be the same at 205 mm.

The new Duster now comes with a remote pre-cooling function which allows the customers to switch on the engine and start the air conditioning even before entering the car with the key fob. The midnight black interiors give the cabin of the Duster a refreshed new look and feel.

There's a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, voice recognition and EcoGuide – a system that monitors driving patterns and provides guidelines to improve efficiency. The Renault Duster comes equipped with fully automatic climate control which adjusts the airflow inside the cabin and ensures the most comfortable temperature. 

The Duster is compliant with front, side & pedestrian crash norms, stipulated by the Indian authorities. It is equipped with a host of active and passive safety features ABS with EBD, driver and passenger airbags, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminder & speed alert. All these safety features are standard across variants. It also comes with reverse parking camera, ESP and Hill-Start Assist. 

The Duster Turbo will rival Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Ford Ecosport and Nissan Kicks. 

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In recent years, the French manufacturer has undeniably become India's most popular European brand selling more than 70,000 units in 2020. The Renault Kiger SUV was unveiled in India for its world premiere.

 


 

The SUV is available in the Nepali market. As per Renault's official distributor for Nepal, Advanced Automobiles booking has been started from 20th June. In Nepal you can choose 11 variants.

Engine

The B-SUV segment will have a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine.These engines generate 100 and 72 PS of power and 160 and 92 Nm of torque respectively. Customers will get the option of 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic and CVT transmission.

Renault Kiger will operate on the CFM-platform. It will compete with B-SUVs such as Kia Sonnet, Hyundai Venue, Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Tata Nexon.

Exterior

It's grille design is similar to other Renault vehicles. However, its slick LED headlamps and ice cube fog lamps make it look different. It has functional roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels, black cladding on the sides and split C-shaped taillamps. Its ground clearance is 210 mm. It is 3.91 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2.5 meters.

Interior

It also has a 7-inch infotainment system, an all-black dashboard and a fully digital drive display. Renault Kiger has three driving modes available, Eco, Normal and Sport, for a better riding experience. 

Renault's car is believed to take the Renault brand value one step further. It will play a role in strengthening Renault's presence in the SUV segment.

Renault Kiger Price in Nepal

VARIANTS	MODEL	PRICE
RENUALT KIGER	RXL AMT	3,399,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXT MT	3,470,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXT AMT	3,639,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXT DT MT	3,505,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXT + MT	3,649,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXT DT AMT	3,674,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXZ MT	3,820,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXZ AMT	3,949,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXZ DT MT	3,860,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXZ DT AMT	3,984,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXT TURBO	4,015,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXT DT TURBO	4,149,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXZ TURBO	4,365,000.00
RENUALT KIGER	RXZ DT TURBO	4,399,000.00

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