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| ![]() Hi everyone, I've booked a Kwid the day bookings were open. One area of concern for me is the car's stability, especially at higher speeds. Does anyone have an idea on what size tires or rims would make car handle/grip better and have less body roll at higher speeds? I'm aware of the 3 lug nuts which basically rules out rim swaps? The stock 155 R13 tires look awfully thin and I'm thinking along the lines of 185/205 R14/15 as it looks like the car has a lot of room in the wheel wells. Does Renault provide any upgrades or accessories in the tires/rims department? Appreciate any responses! |
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I got to drive it on the Kharar Road till the North Country Mall and back but having driven the Alto belonging to a colleague a couple of times, this car definitely felt peppier. And though I really haven't driven the K10 I bet this car won't disappoint The drive to Shimla is a breeze anyway. The AC was real effective but it was a September evening so it wasn't really taken to task. If you are seriously considering buying this I can call up my friend and find out when the car will be available again?? One thing I can assure you of though.. Renault cars are here to stay and set new benchmarks. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() After big debut in India, Renault thinking to ship Kwid overseas http://www.hindustantimes.com/autos/...DIFkzJITK.html Quote:
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Finally a date, October 7. I was going mad over here. Already booked the car but wasn't able to get a TD neither in Guwahati nor in Dimapur. The Guwahati dealer told me that it'll be a while before they get it from Delhi and gave me a time frame of October last week to November first week ![]() Going to Dimapur to check out the Renault dealer over there as his number as found on the Renault website doesn't exist, lol, hope I get to finally see the KWID in the flesh. This wait is so annoying ![]() |
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Its a entry level hatchback, and its best to drive it in city limit and at sane city speeds. If you want grip and handling look for something else. I have seen Nano doing 80+ on expressway on many occasions. But, I am sure the NVH and road undulations won't be not make it a comfortable ride. I don't see Kwid being any different. | |
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Back from Dimapur trip, tired and exhausted and a bit disappointed that there were no KWID's in the showroom. The sales rep told me that the first batch would arrive in the 2nd week of October. Got the price list for Nagaland. Attached it with this post. My experience at the Renault dealership in Dimapur was quite pleasant btw. Very courteous staff. Loved it ![]() |
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| ![]() Have deliveries of Kwid started already? 381 dispatches last month - isn't that a very low number of channel stock for a car that can easily touch 8-10k sales per month ? |
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Anything above 90 on an Alto is pushing the limits. We had an Alto for over a year and have done multiple drives from Bangalore to Trivandrum. I was never confident taking it above 80. Occasionally when I did it, the steering would start vibrating before it 100. And I wouldnt expect the Kwid to do a lot better either. |
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| ![]() I regularly do Chennai - Pondy on my Alto 800 (2009). The sweet spot is 80 - 100. No steering vibration issues. It can go beyond 100, but I don't push it. Tried it once or twice, but it will take some time and stick. It is pretty relaxed around 85, and that is where I keep it most of the time on the highway. The Kwid will be more or less fit the same description, I think. Last edited by Gansan : 2nd October 2015 at 22:42. |
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BHPian Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chennai
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One consolation for you guys is that you don't get screwed for the road tax rates. They seem to be comparatively low. This car has generated quite a buzz here that is unusual for A segment entry level cars. Most buyers here oveewhelmingly prefer diesel and hence start out out at the B segment. For every new Alto spotted, there will be 10 swift diesels ovee here. That is why I couldn't quite believe the Alto is the largest selling car in the country until I ventured out into small towns . | |
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Wanted to mention though that, 100+ bookings in Dimapur, Nagaland, 200+ in Guwahati, Assam as well. Plus, they ran out of brochures, they told me they brought three cartons of it, but ran out of it in a day, haha. It seems like the car has generated quite a huge buzz all over the country, even my relatives living in remote areas in NE are aware of the car, and that's saying something, in a place where internet connectivity isn't even available properly or at all ![]() ![]() | |
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