Renault Unviels Kiger SUV In India

Renault Kiger SUV has officially made its global debut in Indian. At a first glance, the SUV looks exactly like its concept variant. Renault KIGER has been designed with a host of sporty and muscular elements.

Renault designers have equipped the KIGER with several features to give the car a sporty look. The front grille’s 3D graphic finish with honeycomb-shaped chromed effects, while the Aluminium Finish skid plate further enhances the rear bumper.

The boot door’s sloping and sporty rear window, finished off with the integrated spoiler, highlights KIGER’S aerodynamic silhouette.

The design of the signature front main grille is inspired by its popular entry-level Kwid. The company has given an inverted Sea Shape LED tail lamp at the rear. The Kiger comes in six exciting body colors: Ice Cool White, Planet Grey, Moonlight Grey, Mahogany Brown, Caspian Blue, Radiant Red with Mystery Black Roof. All trim-levels include a two-tone option. Providing an opportunity to customers to choose from the wide range of single or dual-tone colour options, Radiant Red which is an exclusive colour will only be available as a top variant under a two-tone colour scheme.

Under the hood, the Kiger is fitted with a three-cylinder turbocharged 1.0-liter petrol engine, with a power output of 100 Ps and a torque of 160 Nm (available from 3,200 rpm). It is claimed to offer 20 km/liter fuel economy.

The 1.0-litre 100 Ps turbocharged engine is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. An X-TRONIC automatic continuously variable transmission will be available shortly after the KIGER’S commercial launch. This latest-generation CVT gearbox designed by the Alliance provides smooth and responsive transitions enhancing drivability and comfort in urban areas, along with excellent fuel efficiency, the company said.

The ENERGY 1.0-litre 72 Ps and 96 Nm naturally aspirated engine is also available in the KIGER range, with either a five-speed manual or the EASY-R five-speed robotised gearbox AMT. It features a manual mode that allows the driver to drive either in fully automatic or sequential mode.

The KIGER’S high, wide center console is focused around a large 20.32 cm floating touch screen that features wireless smartphone replication for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at higher trims. Wireless smartphone replication allows passengers to connect their smartphones seamlessly and access the special driving and multimedia apps. Passengers can select five permanent shortcuts for faster access to apps and features. The system not only offers voice recognition through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto but also Bluetooth connectivity that can pair with up to five devices, a USB socket for faster charging and a built-in MP4 video player.

Another new feature available at higher trim levels is the white ambient lighting in the passenger compartment. It lights up the storage compartment at the front of the center console and the back of the front door grip handles.

On board, the two front seats and the two rear side seats are fitted with three-point seatbelts, while the rear middle passenger seat features a two-point seatbelt. The two front airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger along with the two side airbags round out the safety suite. Both front seats get seat belt reminder alert.