The Renault Kiger is the all-new compact SUV designed and developed for India, before making its worldwide debut. Attractively priced is this sturdy and compact SUV for a nuclear family. Renault India strengthens its offering that comprises Kwid, Duster and Triber.
Kiger portrays a strong personality with its decisively modern & dynamic design, generous cabin room & modern interiors followed by never seen before features. A choice of two engines and transmission, everything that attracts Indian buyers looking for a new and compact SUV.
Renault has always been customer-centric and was spontaneous on this growing demand. Renault has proved to be a real game-changer in particular segments, with the progress of products like the Kwid and Triber. Despite the demanding macro-economic environment, Renault has progressed and established itself as the dominant European brand in India.
The Kiger’s muscular bodywork and athletic design combined with modern agility demonstrate its readiness to take on any road.
Offering elevated stability for any type of road without compromising the space. Renault has optimized the comfort for each passenger and provided a boot space of 405 litres that is unmatched in the segment. Supporting the high ground clearance (205mm) are the high alloy wheels (R16- 16 inches, 40.64 cm) that have a black diamond-cut finish for a sporty and stylish gaze.
Renault Kiger design is equipped with several features enhancing its sporty look. The front 3D grille or the aluminium skid plate, the boots sloping door or the integrated spoiler at the rear, compliments each other and highlights the aerodynamic silhouette.
The LED daytime headlights and taillights enhance the impression of the car throughout. The headlights feature 3 Pure Vision separately encased in chrome octagonal unit and chrome reflectors. Whereas the Tail lamps come with a glossy black smoky effect decisively modern and distinctive in the segment. These coherent and contrast designs with the bodywork gives the Renault Kiger a strong identity distinctly modern and unique.
The Kiger interior is called a “smart cabin” as it integrates technology, functionality and roominess. Kiger is just under four metres long and qualifies into the compact SUV category. Thanks to the CMFA+ platform DNA like the Triber, it offers segment-leading roominess, cabin storage and cargo space. The interior is designed to perfectly merge the sturdiness of an SUV by focusing on sophistication and technology. The high centre console highlights the 8 inches (20.32 cm) floating touch screen with wireless smartphone replication for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the 7-inch (17.8 cm) multi-skin reconfigurable TFT cluster. The Kiger interior has been specially designed to encourage sharing and convenience.
The Kiger provides evident levels of space at the front, a 710mm couple distance between seats. The second-row legroom of (222mm) and elbow room (1431mm) best in the segment. The Kiger sets a benchmark standard towards the loading capacity. It provides the best boot capacity is 405 litres. Further, extendable to 879 litres by folding the second row.
The Kiger provides smart storage compartments for a total onboard capacity of 29 litres. The central armrest can store around 7.5-litre storage wherein, the glove compartment stores around 10.5 litres. Featuring the first in segment upper glove box with a capacity of 4.4L provides additional smart storage space.
Further enhancing the experience is the Multi-sense, the driver can access the settings to select the different driving modes.
• Normal mode: An optimum driving mode of the engine meant for city driving conditions. Providing useful information like real-time & average fuel consumption in the blue.
• Eco-mode: A drive that is prone to economic driving. Transforming the appearance of the TFT into green like an animated leaf the indicators provide a real-time update to maximize economic driving.
• Sports Mode: A driving mode meant for fun and sportiness, with crisper engine response and faster shifting. The overall TFT screen look turns red with instant information of acceleration gauge, torque ratios etc making the driving experience fun-filled.
The digital odometer adapts to the driving mode changes from engine mapping to the gear shift for the finest driving experience.
The Kiger is accordant with the 3D Sound system by Arkamys a quality sound system. The Technology-driven sound system automatically adjusts the sound volume as per the speed of the vehicle at higher prune levels.
The latest hands-free card can open and close the doors automatically and ignite the engine with the key provided further comfort. The sensors in the card permit the drivers to lock and unlock the doors without accessing the card or pressing a button. A real time-saver and incredibly convenient feature that auto-locks the vehicle as soon as the driver walks away is an add-on.
The Kiger ensure safety with radar sensors and a reverse camera with guiding lines making the parking or reversing hassle-free.
Featuring first in the segment PM2.5 Clean Air Filter. This advanced atmospheric filter is an inbuilt feature in the ventilation system to ensure good air quality within the car.
Powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine and matched by 5-speed manual gearbox. The Kiger engine generates an output of 100 Ps and a torque of 160 Nm from 3,200 rpm. The 1.0-litre ENERGY engine generates an output of 72 Ps and 96 Nm. Features either a five-speed manual or the EASY-R five-speed Automatic gearbox AMT. Kiger outperforms at 20 km/ litre mileage making it the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its category.
The starting price of Renault KIGER in India is ₹. 5.45 Lakhs making it a good run for one’s money.