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Renault Kiger launched at Rs. 5.45 lakh

15th February 2021, 15:46 by Tushar Kelshikar

The Kiger shares its platform with the Nissan Magnite. Prices range from Rs. 5.45 lakh to Rs. 9.55 lakh for the top-spec CVT variant.

Renault has launched the Kiger crossover in India. It is available in four variants - RxE, RxL, RxT and RxZ with prices starting at Rs. 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Kiger is based on the CMF-A+ platform, which is shared with the Nissan Magnite. It measures 3,991 mm in length, 1,750 mm in width, 1,600 mm in height and its wheelbase is 2,500 mm. The crossover has a 405-litre boot and a 40-litre fuel tank. The ground clearance is 205 mm.

The crossover is equipped with a V-shaped grille that's typical of modern Renaults. With LED daytime running lights and triple pod LED headlamps positioned lower down on the front bumper, the front fascia looks similar to the Kwid. The crossover has a coupe-like side profile with wide rear haunches. It gets C-shaped LED tail lights with gloss black inserts and a roof spoiler.

On the inside, the Kiger comes equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit that has voice recognition and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The car also gets a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, PM 2.5 air filter, hands-free smart access card and a parking camera. Renault claims that the Kiger offers 222 mm of legroom for rear seat passengers.

Renault Kiger feature highlights:

Automatic climate control
White ambient lighting
PM 2.5 Clean Air Filter
Hands-free smart access card
Reverse camera with guiding lines

The Kiger is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 99 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 160 Nm @ 2,800-3,600 rpm. It is also offered with a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre petrol motor producing 71 BHP @ 6,250 rpm and 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, 5-speed CVT (Turbo-Petrol only) and a 5-speed AMT (NA Petrol only). In the CVT version, peak torque of the 1.0L turbo-petrol engine is restricted to 152 Nm @ 2,200-4,400 rpm.

Renault Kiger safety features:

4 Airbags
ABS with EBD
Seat belt with pyrotechnics retraction and load limiter
ISOFIX child safety seat anchors
Pedestrian protection
High tensile steel with anti rollbar

The Kiger is available in 6 colour options - Ice Cool White, Planet Grey, Moonlight Grey, Mahogany Brown, Caspian Blue and Radiant Red. All trim-levels get a two-tone option with Mystery Black Roof.