Renault KIGER launched in India at Rs. 5.45 lakh
What's the story
French automaker Renault has launched its KIGER company SUV in India. It is up for grabs in four variants- RXE, RXL, RXT, and the range-topping RXZ.
As for the highlights, the vehicle sports an eye-catching design and offers an upmarket cabin with a host of features. It is available with a choice of two petrol engines.
Here's our roundup.
At a glance
Renault KIGER: Design and features
Renault KIGER is based on the CMF-A+ platform co-developed by Renault and Nissan. It has a twin-slat grille, silver skid plates, a dual-tone bumper, split LED headlamps with DRLs, and C-shaped LED taillights.
The vehicle is flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, flared wheel arches, and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Dimensions-wise, it has a wheelbase of 2,500mm and ground clearance of 205mm.
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Power and performance
In India, the Renault KIGER is offered with two BS6-compliant petrol engine choices: a 1.0-liter mill that generates 71hp/96Nm and a 1.0-liter turbocharged motor that makes 98hp/160Nm. Transmission duties are taken care of by a 5-speed manual, a 5-speed automatic, and a CVT gearbox.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
The Renault KIGER has a spacious 5-seater cabin with auto climate control, an air purifier, a wireless smartphone charger, and a 3-spoke multifunctional steering wheel.
It packs a digital instrument cluster and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
To ensure the safety of the passengers, four airbags, ABS, and rear parking sensors are available.
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Renault KIGER: Pricing and availability
In India, the Renault KIGER starts at Rs. 5.45 lakh for the Energy MT RXE base model and goes up to Rs. 9.55 lakh for the range-topping X-Tronic CVT RXZ trim (all prices, ex-showroom).