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Latest Update: Renault Kiger now gets a sporty upgrade with advanced tech, including auto-fold ORVMs and cruise control. Its prices now start from Rs 5.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom). For more details check this space

Key Highlights

Exterior & Design

Kiger is Renault's answer for the sub 4m compact SUV segment. Although it shares its platform with Nissan Magnite, it gets a completely different design language. In the front, it gets sharp looking LED DRLs placed right above the tri element LED headlamps. In the rear, its LED taillamp units get 3D design. The side profile of the vehicle is dominated by 16 inch alloys that come with machined cut finish.

Interior & Features

The cabin of Renault Kiger comes with several best and first in segment features like card key with proximity/approach lock/unlock, wireless android auto & apple car play, wireless phone charger, 7 inch drivers display with TPMS info, 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system, bezel-less auto dimming IRVM, etc.

Safety & Tech

Apart from standard safety kit like ABS, EBD and dual airbags, it also comes with ESP, traction control, hill hold, TPMS, front side airbags, etc.

Engine & Transmission

On the powertrain front, Kiger comes with 2 engine options. The first being a 1 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 72 PS of power and 96 Nm of torque. The second one is the 1 litre turbo petrol engine producing 100 PS of power and 160 Nm of torque in the manual gearbox variants and 152 Nm of torque in the CVT auto gearbox variants.

The 1 litre naturally aspirated engine can be paired with a 5 speed manual gearbox or a 5 speed AMT auto gearbox. Whereas the 1 litre turbo engine can be paired with a 5 speed manual transmission or a CVT auto transmission.

Variants and Colours

One can choose from 6 different colours and 5 different variants. The 5 variants include RXE, RXL, RXT, RXT(O) and RXZ.

Segment & Rivals

Kiger is a sub 4 meter compact SUV. Thus it naturally competes with the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and Mahindra XUV300. However, as it also comes with 1 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and AMT gearbox option, it also becomes a competent rival to the new micro SUV segment models like Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter.