India’s most awaited mini car – Renault KWID gets launched in India at an introductory price of Rs. 2.57 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).
The car is manufactured with 98% localization which benefits in low cost of ownership.
The car gets a 0.8L 3-cylinder 12 valve DOHC drivetrain. This engine produces 54 PS @ 5678 rpm and 72 Nm @ 4386 rpm of torque. The 4 valve per cylinder engine utilizes a lifetime maintenance free timing chain for better durability. The 0.8L engine gives a mileage of 25.17 kmpl which makes the KWID India’s most fuel efficient petrol car.
This car also features a host of new and many segment leading features like:
- Bluetooth Connectivity – Hands-free phone & audio streaming
- Satellite Navigation – 2D/3D view with one year free map update
- iPhone and iPod™ operations – Charging through USB, Audio content display and navigation of iPod™ through MediaNAV
- USB, AUX-IN, SDVC – Audio playback through flash drive & phone and Speed Dependent Volume Control
- It also gets digital instrument cluster which features an onboard digital trip computer which shows gear shift indicator, distance to empty average fuel consumption, etc.
- Driver aid Equipment – One touch lane change indicator, intermittent windscreen wiper with tear drop wipe.
Renault KWID Variant-wise prices(Ex-Showroom, Delhi) –
- Kwid STD – Rs. 2,56,968/-
2. Kwid RXE – Rs. 2,88,960/-
3. Kwid RXE (O) – Rs. 2,94,960/-
4. Kwid RXL – Rs. 3,11,664/-
5. Kwid RXT – Rs. 3,44,131/-
6. Kwid RXT (O) – Rs. 3,53,131/-
Renault KWID Specifications –
Length |
3679 mm |
Width |
1579 mm |
Height |
1478 mm |
Wheelbase |
2422 mm |
Engine capacity |
0.8-litre |
Configuration |
3 cylinders, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
Power |
54 Ps @5678 RPM |
Torque |
72Nm @ 4386 RPM |
Tyre size |
155/80 R13 |
Front suspension |
Mac Pherson Strut with lower traversing link |
Rear suspension |
Twist beam suspension with coil spring |
Boot volume |
300 litres / 1115 litres when rear seats folded |
Fuel tank capacity |
28 litres |