2018 Renault Kwid launched with new features

Renault has launched the 2018 Kwid with prices starting at Rs. 2.66 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The updated model gets added features like reverse parking camera, rear arm rest and a 12V power socket for rear passengers. Additionally, all variants get rear seat belts with Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR). AMT variants get crawl and hill assist features.

The 2018 Renault Kwid gets updated exteriors and it now comes with dual-tone bumpers, chrome grille and headlights with C-shaped lighting signature. Mid and top-end variants get body coloured bumpers, full wheel covers and front fog lamps. The Kwid Climber gets body cladding with Climber logos, orange ORVMs, rugged fog lamp housings, orange highlights on the front bumper and roof rails.

On the inside, the Kwid comes with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 3-spoke steering wheel with a digital instrument cluster. Rear camera and rear 12V socket is available on the RXT(O) variant and the Kwid Climber. The RXL variant now gets front power windows and remote central locking. Other features include power steering, air-conditioning and Bluetooth.

The 2018 Kwid is offered with the same engine options as the outgoing model. The 799 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine makes 54 BHP @ 5,678 rpm and 72 Nm of torque @ 4,386 rpm, while the 999 cc, 3-cylinder petrol unit puts out 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 91 Nm @ 4,250 pm. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered with both engines as standard. The 5-speed AMT is only available with the 1.0-litre engine.

Renault is offering a 4 year / 1 lakh km warranty with roadside assistance on the 2018 Kwid for no additional cost. The new Kwid is available in 6 colour options - Fiery Red, Planet Grey, Moonlight Silver, Ice Cool White, Outback Bronze and Electric Blue.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

0.8L

Standard - Rs. 2,66,700

RXE - Rs. 3,09,800

RXL - Rs. 3,35,900

RXT-O (MT) - Rs. 3,82,500

1.0L

RXT-O (MT) - Rs. 4,04,500

RXT-O- (AMT) - Rs. 4,34, 500

KWID Climber MT - Rs. 4,29,500

KWID Climber AMT - Rs. 4,59,500