[sandsun7]

Originally Posted by jomyboy

People who have bought the Kiger, has anyone been able to figure out how to deal with the grime that gets accumulated below the doors. Since I have a white Kiger, the dirt looks even more pronounced after a drive through wet roads. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.

Check this and subsequent posts :
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ml#post5225758 (Renault Kiger Crossover launched at Rs. 5.45 lakh. EDIT: Driving report on page 19)

[gck_tourer]

Originally Posted by jomyboy

MyKiger2023

Fuel Efficiency: I am getting about 6.5 Km/L having travelled 1000 km. Haven’t taken the car out for any leisure travel yet, will do that after the first service.

[/left]

Is it 6.5 kmpl or 16.5 kmpl? I would not touch a car which gives a mileage of 6.5 kmpl with a barge pole however good everything else is

[jomyboy]

Originally Posted by gck_tourer

Is it 6.5 kmpl or 16.5 kmpl? I would not touch a car which gives a mileage of 6.5 kmpl with a barge pole however good everything else is

It is 6.5 kmpl. The Xcent petrol (manual) would give us 9 kmpl. Two hours to travel 16 km tells you how bad it is driving in Mumbai in peak office commute hours. I have recently started cruising on Sunday afternoons through highways and get a respectable 16/17 kmpl for those short drives. Idling is not its forte, the moment you get stuck in traffic the mileage takes a hit big time.

[jomyboy]

Originally Posted by sandsun7

Check this and subsequent posts

Wow, this stuff really works. Thanks for the link. I wish I had gone through that post before taking possession and got the rubber seals installed in the showroom itself. The tiny speck of muck accumulated now just will not go off no matter how hard you try.

[Petropolitan]

Hi,

I have a query about Kiger vehicle. This is not specifically about CVT variant but about Kiger in general. Mod may kindly move this under the correct thread, if this is not the right one.

I am looking for a suitable alternative to Brezza (2020) which was stolen from my residence. I am still waiting for the compensation.

I am looking at the Renault Kiger as one of the options. I understand that the mud accumulation issue near rear wheel has been addressed.

To me, Kiger's keyless entry system appears to be unsafe. I understand that all four doors open up automatically as soon as the key is taken near the vehicle. In Brezza, taking the key near the vehicle does not open the door automatically. Pressing unlock from FOB or Handle request sensor once would open ONLY the driver side.

Is there any way to program Kiger similarly?

[jomyboy]

Hello fellow BHPians:

It has been two months now since we have had the Kiger and the car has just been fantastic. It definitely has grown on me. The car has superseded my desires of what car comfort should be! It’s a superbly tuned CVT turbo engine. I do not know what gripe Gagan (YouTuber) has with the performance of the CVT turbo, but for me it performs a charm. I have had no problems going metal to pedal, albeit with a slight lag, to get any overtaking manoeuvres done. The engine is quite peppy and fun, and coming from Swift and Xcent I am so glad to own a car with the same zing. The drive quality, suspension, steering, and seats have been top notch up until now. The rear seat comfort is even better than the front seats.

I got my first free service done at the Benchmark Andheri. I went ahead and got the antirust coating done for my own satisfaction. It was a lazy day at the showroom and I was attended to and got my car delivered back fairly quickly. The rubber beading, which I had installed in a haphazard manner, had come off whilst cleaning. Asked for it to get re-fitted and they did so in a much more professional manner. The car wash sadly left a lot to be desired.

We had got this beautiful piece at at 12.6 lakhs OTR with car discount, corporate discount, exchange bonus, etc. Totally VFM! I hope to be able to post with the same pride in three years' time







Fuel Economy Issue:
I was surprised to know that people owning the Hyundai I20 IVT also get 6 kmpl or even less in city bumper to bumper driving conditions. A relative driving the Hyundai Venue DCT N-line gets 4 kpml. Somehow the Kiger gets more brickbats amongst its peers.

Having said that, the Kiger comes into its own once you hit 80+ and are cruising, the FE bar hovers between 20-30 kpml all the time. Once you have gained speed, the key is to play with the accelerator with a light foot (press and release) and lo behold you strike gold!

The seatbelt issue, which was a major irritant in the first month, seems to have been resolved by way of muscle memory. We have no problems getting the seatbelt hooked on now that we are used to it except when in a hurry, then the darn belt just will not get hooked!

The grime under the door problem has been resolved by installing the rubber seals from MediaNav solutions. That is one must-have accessory for the Kiger!

The android auto problem that we had also has got resolved. I just happened to start the car with my airdopes on Bluetooth one fine day and for some reason the android auto system recognised my phone and started working after that.

The keyless experience has been fantastic. Without taking out the card from my pocket/wife’s handbag, we are able to enter, start, switch off and get out without a bother and it works every time without fail. I didn’t think much of it at the time when we were told about it at the showroom and thought it more a façade; however, it is a feature that I will dearly miss if and when I change my car . Sure it’s got its own set of problems, e.g. once we parked our car in front of a fast-food restaurant and were sat in the open area, but due to the close proximity to our car parked outside, the doors had opened; luckily, no harm done. I understand it can be a safety issue for some if all doors open when you are near the car and I don’t think you can get it re-programmed to open just one door, but you can use the key inside the card to manually open only the driver's door (I think) if you were ever in that situation. Other than that, the keyless card feature is a keeps for me!

I have started to notice stones trapped in the tyre threads, a bit too many for my liking. Has anyone changed tyres and observed a difference? Also, is it going to be a problem on expressways at speeds of 100-120?

[Tygerman]

Originally Posted by Petropolitan

To me, Kiger's keyless entry system appears to be unsafe.

Yes. There's a way around that. You can disable that feature and use the key buttons manually to unlock the car.

[Petropolitan]

Yes. There's a way around that. You can disable that feature and use the key buttons manually to unlock the car.

Thank you Tygerman. I just happened to stumble on a video in YouTube explaining how this is done. Yes, it appears that this feature of automatic opening of all doors can be stopped by long pressing the open key in FOB.

But again, once the open key is pressed after getting near, still ALL DOORS OPEN, and not merely the drivers' side. This, to me, appears weird.

Anyway, I am still looking for decent choices. Exter and Punch appear to be ticking all boxes I want...but disappointed with Punch's storage space. Its luggage tray was sagging in middle in a brand new car in the showroom...Come on, TATA, you can do better.

Will update on my final choice. Thank you seniors.

[rroy92]

Originally Posted by Petropolitan

....once the open key is pressed after getting near, still ALL DOORS OPEN, and not merely the drivers' side. ....
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This I believe is the standard behavior for all cars. Or am I missing something?

[evboi]

The time has come.

I had fixated my mind on the black Kiger RXZ Turbo CVT. Was about to make the booking but now comes Nexon facelift. Thinking of stretching my budget by 1.5 lakh and going for the Creative + variant with DCA in Daytona Grey (15 lakh on road)

However, cannot remove the image of Kiger from my mind. That look. The stance. Always ready to gallop! There are so many permutations that pulls me towards both the cars. Don't even know where to start from!

Wanted to get your opinions. What do you guys think?

[jomyboy]

Originally Posted by evboi

Wanted to get your opinions. What do you guys think?

Since you live in Mumbai, if you are going to use the car for your everyday commute to the workplace at peak rush hours, the CVT far outweighs any other transmissions on offer with respect to the ease of driving and the turbo makes sure you are never left behind on the highway.

At 15+lakhs, no car in the compact SUV segment cuts for me. I personally feel the new Nexon to be pricey, but the car looks beautiful and comes loaded with features too. I don’t think the Kiger can hold a candle to the Nexon performance/feature-wise, but it is worth every penny spent otherwise. It finally boils down to one’s own taste and preference.

[jomyboy]

As my two-month first service was done, it was time to test the limits of the car and there is no better place than the roads and adjoining areas of JNPT on Sunday afternoons. The car does not disappoint at all going past 130+ and on fast sweeping curves the car felt very well planted. The car is fun and you feel connected with it and if I may as a hyperbole “you feel in control of all the chaos around you.” Full marks to the car and CEAT tyres in that respect!

Trying to go hammer and tong from 0 to 100+, I first hand got to experience what is a stepped CVT. It almost felt like the car momentarily stops in its linear acceleration and changes gear or something to that effect. It’s the first time I ever felt it, but it is also the first time that I really pushed the car hard.

While at the first service, I saw an entire black Kiger with red alloy inserts. I decided to get one for myself as well and those red inserts have grown on me. The car looks more aggressive now, complementing my Sunday driving composure



Now let’s bash the car as well.
The car has started rattling a bit in its third-month. It’s not very pronounced, but I am not sure if the car will hold its own in the long-term. I will join in chorus with my fellow colleagues to say this car is built to a cost. At this point though I can still live with it because the car drives like a superstar, so if I were playing the stock market I would still keep my bets on the “buy option.” It is the first time in my life that I have managed to drive 1000 km on four Sundays in a month driving from Mumbai to New Mumbai. I have even received my SBI BPCL card seeing my monthly petrol costs running upwards to 10,000 now. Only later did I realise there is a better reward value card in SBI Octane.

Now onto something which I did not like about the car at high speeds, which are the brakes; it does not inspire confidence. It does not have a sharp bite like the previous Xcent of mine and if the car is driven at high speeds you better make sure you have clear roads ahead and be absolutely on your guard. This is the first time I am driving a car with ABS, TCS, etc. so I am not sure if that is contributing to the general decline in brake bite.

The door edge guard accessory from my left front door has fallen off. Also, the chrome handle on the left front door has become a bit loose.

Having sat in a friend’s Duster recently, I came away a tad disappointed with the suspension of my Kiger. I was gung ho about the suspension initially coming from Swift and Xcent and the Kiger is a huge improvement in that regard, but the Duster is in a different league altogether. I do not know if it is because of car length, weight distribution or tyre size characteristics, but the Renault Kiger suspension is a step down from the Duster.

I thought I must be one of the few lucky customers who seem to have got a car where the warning sounds do not sound off either at 80 kph or going past 120 kph. I have stopped driving with the music system on nowadays (as house music seems to up my adrenaline I fear) and can hear a faint beep once I cross 80, but the sound is barely perceptible and not intrusive at all.

So all in all, a little bit of a mixed bag I would say. Except for the fit quality, there is absolutely nothing else to disown the car. I hope to come back with the same gusto three-five years down the line as well.

[bijims]

Originally Posted by evboi

The time has come.

I had fixated my mind on the black Kiger RXZ Turbo CVT. Was about to make the booking but now comes Nexon facelift. Thinking of stretching my budget by 1.5 lakh and going for the Creative + variant with DCA in Daytona Grey (15 lakh on road)

However, cannot remove the image of Kiger from my mind. That look. The stance. Always ready to gallop! There are so many permutations that pulls me towards both the cars. Don't even know where to start from!

Wanted to get your opinions. What do you guys think?

The Kiger is one hell of a looker, it is one of the most handsome cars out there, and the colours complement it too, When I was considering replacing my Kwid, the Kiger instantly was the first consideration, and boy did it look great when it came for the test drive, but when it came to fit, finish and quality levels, it remained a notch below the others in the segment, which prompted my family to look for other options and we finally landed at a Kia Sonet Diesel AT, although costlier it seems a wise decision now, and later a Seltos joined our family too.

But if you look at the scenario now, with the prices of cars having gone through the roof, especially diesel cars, the Kiger CVT is quite a tempting offer, the Nexon DCA is also great for the comforts it offers. If you compare them, the Nexon is more spacious in the interiors, is 5-star NCAP-rated, has 6 airbags, has Brake Assist, auto-dimming IRVM, 360-degree camera, Front and rear parking sensors, a 10-inch touchscreen, better warranty and overall feels like a better-built car, however fit and finish is still lacking for the price.

It's a case of more car for more money and if you feel the need for the extra features and safety, the Nexon is the way to go, else the Kiger is definitely a great car worth recommending.

[exec2063]

Was away for 3 months and had disconnected the battery. On return and reconnecting the battery, found that the instrument cluster was totally blank. The service centre was able to reprogram and get it working.

First annual service done in Sep 2023 with odometer reading of approx 3000 kms. Wheel alignment could not be done as the machinery was not working.

Did a recent road trip within Kerala of approx 300 kms on 2 lane roads, which are the highways here. Fuel consumption 12 kms/litre. 4 adults, a/c on, Normal mode.

Full tank shows higher fuel efficiency, and reduces as tank gets emptied. Have now confirmed that the reverse is also true, ie. fuel efficiency shows higher values from empty to full tank. All this happens within a few kms of driving.

Cruise control does not engage easily and have to keep trying over and over again.

Headlight illumination still is a problem. At higher speeds the throw is inadeqaute. Are there any solutions out there?

Grime under the doors is also an issue in the rainy season.

[EshanS]

Does anyone know which CVT transmission is used in Kiger? Jatco, Aisin, etc?

Curious to know more on the common issues faced by the CVT.