Renault XBA: Now unveiled as the Kwid

rajeev k · 13th April 2015, 23:48

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Source: Autocar India.
Link: http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...15-394439.aspx

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Renault will unveil its new hatchback on May 20, 2015. This new car, codenamed XBA, will be aimed squarely at the Maruti Alto 800.The Renault XBA’s styling is expected to be more like a crossover than a compact hatchback which will give the car sufficient wheel travel, hence making it suitable for Indian roads. It is expected to feature a robust and stiff bodyshell and will be high on space efficiency.

It is also reported that the car will be named Kayou
Various renderings of this car are circulated in the net and one is as under.
Link: http://www.shifting-gears.com/2015/0...d-rs-2-5-lakh/

Cartman · 14th April 2015, 00:01

Very quirky styling to say the least. May not go down very well with the buyers in that bracket. The Alto800 and the likes have always had conservative looks (barring the Eon).

It'd be nice to see Renault battling it out against Maruti and Hyundai; makers that literally dictate terms in that market.

What'd really get the sales chart going is a low-cost diesel option. Wishful thinking, I guess.

Cheers!
Cartman

vinit.merchant · 14th April 2015, 00:23

India may not get the same quirky styling. Might click as the new alto isn't liked as much as the outgoing alto. But the after sales will pull it down. In any case, will not taste the success which the Duster enjoys, though Renault will be hoping for it.

swiftnfurious · 14th April 2015, 00:29

Have we spotted this car?? Considering it's just a month for launch, we should have seen enough of this I guess

rajeev k · 14th April 2015, 00:51

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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

Have we spotted this car?? Considering it's just a month for launch, we should have seen enough of this I guess

A spy shot from Autocar India.

vinit.merchant · 14th April 2015, 01:11

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Originally Posted by rajeev k

A spy shot from Autocar India.

Does it not look too big to be an alto competitor? The car size in the pic appears more like a swift competitor.

rajeev k · 14th April 2015, 05:40

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Originally Posted by vinit.merchant

Does it not look too big to be an alto competitor? The car size in the pic appears more like a swift competitor.

Perhaps, it would have been developed from the Datsun Redi Go platform. I remember reading about this, somewhere.
The below pictures clearly highlight similarities.

A rebadged Nissan/Datsun is also likely. A resemblance to Hyundai Eon is also seen.
Link: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/DESI...DI-GO_CONCEPT/

Renault XBA: Now unveiled as the Kwid-ni_mainvisual01.jpg

DicKy · 14th April 2015, 07:01

Good try from Renault, especially for the crossover part and attention to long travel suspension.

BTW, any clue on what the engine spec would be, other than it being 800cc???

rajeev k · 14th April 2015, 07:19

Autocar says that the engine. Codenamed BR-8, is an all-new 800cc, three-cylinder unit, and will make its debut in this car. The Renault XBA is also expected to come with an automated manual transmission (AMT).

Dacia has a similar offering based on the same concept.

zenren · 14th April 2015, 08:09

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Originally Posted by vinit.merchant

Does it not look too big to be an alto competitor? The car size in the pic appears more like a swift competitor.

With such small wheels and 3 wheel nuts, it is unlikely to be more than a wagon r competitor. Pricing on par with Alto might be difficult, but directly on par with Eon must be possible. Anything higher and Hyundai would take the spoils.

IshaanIan · 14th April 2015, 09:45

the spied car most definitely seems like an updated Pulse/Micra.

Aditya · 14th April 2015, 10:28

According to a media report the Renault XBA (Kayou) will be unveiled on May 20, 2015.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

arnabchak · 14th April 2015, 11:02

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Originally Posted by vinit.merchant

India may not get the same quirky styling. Might click as the new alto isn't liked as much as the outgoing alto. But the after sales will pull it down. In any case, will not taste the success which the Duster enjoys, though Renault will be hoping for it.

True. But then, sales for Alto does not really show the trend.
It is always a Up, Up and Away story for Alto!!

Consistently in the 20K per month mark(Combined Sales of Eon, Go and Spark) will hold no candles in front of it.

poloman · 14th April 2015, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Cartman

Very quirky styling to say the least. May not go down very well with the buyers in that bracket.

Cheers!
Cartman

Some other renderings on net are promising. I love this three quarter renderings, specially the rear one. Very well proportioned.
http://indianautosblog.com/2014/04/r...ndering-126566

S2!!! · 14th April 2015, 13:19

If Renault don't make the same mistake as the Datsun GO and ensure that the cost-cutting isn't glaringly obvious, this little car does have a chance to achieve double the sales of the Nano at the minimum. The rear 3/4 reminds me of the V40

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Cartman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 411 Thanked: 244 Times	Re: Renault Kayou launch on May 20, 2015 Very quirky styling to say the least. May not go down very well with the buyers in that bracket. The Alto800 and the likes have always had conservative looks (barring the Eon). It'd be nice to see Renault battling it out against Maruti and Hyundai; makers that literally dictate terms in that market. What'd really get the sales chart going is a low-cost diesel option. Wishful thinking, I guess. Cheers! Cartman
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vinit.merchant Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,230 Thanked: 1,234 Times View My Garage	India may not get the same quirky styling. Might click as the new alto isn't liked as much as the outgoing alto. But the after sales will pull it down. In any case, will not taste the success which the Duster enjoys, though Renault will be hoping for it.
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DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 3,827 Thanked: 11,798 Times	re: Renault XBA: Now unveiled as the Kwid Good try from Renault, especially for the crossover part and attention to long travel suspension. BTW, any clue on what the engine spec would be, other than it being 800cc???
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rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,352 Thanked: 1,947 Times	re: Renault XBA: Now unveiled as the Kwid Autocar says that the engine. Codenamed BR-8, is an all-new 800cc, three-cylinder unit, and will make its debut in this car. The Renault XBA is also expected to come with an automated manual transmission (AMT). Dacia has a similar offering based on the same concept. Attached Thumbnails
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IshaanIan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hyd Posts: 3,558 Thanked: 7,068 Times View My Garage	re: Renault XBA: Now unveiled as the Kwid the spied car most definitely seems like an updated Pulse/Micra.
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Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,060 Times View My Garage	Re: Renault to launch a small car to compete with alto According to a media report the Renault XBA (Kayou) will be unveiled on May 20, 2015. Link to Team-BHP News Article
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S2!!! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,918 Thanked: 10,064 Times	re: Renault XBA: Now unveiled as the Kwid If Renault don't make the same mistake as the Datsun GO and ensure that the cost-cutting isn't glaringly obvious, this little car does have a chance to achieve double the sales of the Nano at the minimum. The rear 3/4 reminds me of the V40 Last edited by S2!!! : 14th April 2015 at 13:21.
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