Renault India has launched their new Kiger compact SUV. The new Kiger is based on the CMF-A+ platform which is also shared with the Nissan Magnite. The Kiger offers two petrol engines with both, manual and automatic gearbox options. This is the first compact SUV from Renault to go on sale.

Exterior:

    The new Renault Kiger features a familiar design language previously seen on the Kwid. It features a coupe-like design with a muscular stance. The grille and headlights have been significantly upgraded compared to the Kwid though. The grille is larger and gets more Chrome treatment, similar to the Triber and

is flanked by LED DRLs which also include the indicators. The actual headlamps are located lower down in the bumper and the top spec variant get Pure Vision LED headlamps. While all variants get 16” wheels as standard, the higher variants get alloy wheels. The rear features C shaped LED tail lamps and a very sculpted tailgate. The higher variants also get silver finished rear skid plate. The sides feature black decals that look like body claddings and even the higher variants don't get Chrome door handles.

Interior:

    The interior of the Kiger gets a traditional, yet stylish layout. The higher Variants get an 8” touchscreen floating at the centre on top of the dash with a high centre console that also includes a large storage compartment under the armrest which can be closed by a Tambour-door sliding lid, as seen on the Tata Nexon. The top Variants get a 7” TFT instrument cluster along with two gloveboxes. The Climate control console, window and mirror controls, starter button, gear lever and the steering wheel are shared with the Nissan Magnite. The door pads are vastly different compared to the Magnite while the glovebox design is identical to the one seen on the Triber.

The Kiger also claims to have segment-besting 405L boot space as standard.

The top spec RXZ Variant will get the following features:

• LED headlights and DRLs

• 16” dual tone alloys

• Functional roof rails

• Rear wiper & washer

• Smart key access

• Push button start

• Power windows (Auto up/down for driver)

• Auto fold ORVMs

• Height adjustable driver seat

• 8” touchscreen system

• Steering mounted audio controls

• Wireless Android auto & Apple carplay

• Reverse camera

• Auto climate control

• Rear AC vents

• Interior ambient lighting

• 7” TFT instrument cluster

• Twin gloveboxes

• Cooled lower glovebox

• Front and rear armrests

• Rear adjustable headrests

• 60:40 split-folding rear seat

The RXZ variant also gets 3 drive modes as standard including Normal, Economy and Sport modes.

Safety features:

      Standard safety features on the Kiger include:

• 2 airbags

• ABS with EBD

• Pretensioner seatbelt for driver

• Engine immobilizer

• Reverse sensors

      The top spec RXZ offers the following safety features:

• 4 Airbags

• Smart key access

• Rear adjustable headrests

• Rear wiper and washer

• Reverse camera

While the Nissan Magnite offered ESP, traction control, hill hold assist and brake assist as standard on all turbocharged Variants, none of the Variants of the Kiger offer those safety features.

Variants:

      The Renault Kiger will be available in 4 Variants:

• RXE

• RXL

• RXT

• RXZ

Powertrains:

       The Kiger will be offered with two petrol engine options. Both 1.0L engines are the same as seen on the Nissan Magnite. The naturally aspirated engine will produce 72PS of Max Power and 96NM of Max torque through a 5 speed Manual gearbox. Unlike the Magnite, the Kiger also offered a 5 speed AMT gearbox with this engine as an option from the RXL Variant onwards.

The turbocharged engine produces 100PS of Max Power and 160NM of Max torque with the manual transmission while the CVT Variants produce 152NM of Max torque. The base RXE Variant is not ava with the turbocharged engine option and only the RXT and RXZ turbo Variants get the option of a CVT.

Launch & price:

        The Renault Kiger is expected to give tough competition to all other compact SUVs while also lasting the success streak of Renault from the launch of the Triber. The Kiger is priced neck-to-neck with the Nissan Magnite, starting from Rs.5.45L (ex-showroom) for the RXE and going up to Rs.9.55L (ex-showroom) for the top spec RXZ Turbo CVT Variant. This pricing makes the RXE Renault Kiger the most affordable compact SUV in the Indian Market today.

Stay tuned for our detailed reviews and updates.

Renault has released a teaser of its new compact SUV, currently named the Kiger. This new compact SUV shares the underpinnings and engine options with the upcoming Nissan Magnite compact SUV. Here are some clear details on what to expect:

Variants:

Similar to the Renault Triber, the Kiger too is likely to be available in four variants, namely the RXE, RXL, RXT and RXZ. 

Exterior:

Going by the Spy images, the Kiger is likely to feature a coupe-like profile with modern design elements. The front fascia will feature a large signature Renault

grille flanked by multifunction LEDs whereas the actual tri-beam LED headlamps with be located lower on the front bumper, similar to the Renault Kwid and the Tata Harrier.

The Kiger will receive prominent body cladding and large squarish wheel arches which will be filled by standard 16” wheels. The higher-spec variants are also likely to receive a dual-tone roof option and silver roof rails. At the back, the Kiger will receive unique looking 3D tail lamps which resemble those on a few European models, a clean tailgate and a dual-tone bumper.

Interior:

The interior is likely to carry forward a few parts from the Triber including the centrally mounted 8” touchscreen, the centre console switches, buttons and the glovebox console too. The steering wheel is likely to be a brand new unit along with the digital instrument cluster.

Features expected on the top-spec variants include:

• LED headlamps and tail lamps

• LED fog lamps

• Rear wiper/washer

• Rear defogger

• Roof rails

• 16’ alloy wheels

• 8” touchscreen system

• Android Auto/ Apple car play

• Reverse camera

• Auto climate control

• Cruise control

• Digital instrument cluster

• Smart key access

• Push-button start

• Front and rear armrests

• Rear AC vents

• 60:40 split-folding rear seat

 

Safety features will include:

• 4 Airbags

• ABS with EBD

• Pretensioner seatbelts

• Smart key access

• ESP with traction control

• Hill hold control

 

Powertrains:

Similar to the Nissan Magnite, the Renault Kiger will be available with two engine options. The first will be the 1.0L Energy series, 3 cyl naturally aspirated engine from the Renault Triber, producing 72PS Power through a 5-speed manual gearbox. The second powertrain will be a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit producing around 100PS through either a 5-speed manual or CVT automatic gearbox.

Pricing:

The new Renault Kiger will be launched with pricing by January 2021 and is also likely to be priced very aggressively with an expected starting price of Rs.5.5L ex-showroom for the entry-level non-turbo variant. The fully loaded top-spec variant is expected to be priced equivalent to the Nissan Magnite. When launched, the Kiger will go against the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Ford Ecosport, Mahindra XUV300 and the Honda WRV as well. 

Stay tuned for further updates on the Renault Kiger.

The new Tiguan would be a Facelift version of the earlier model and will be manufactured locally to avoid import duties, so as to make it more affordable. A facelift would mean that the front and rear profiles of the car would receive cosmetic updates. The most significant difference compared to the old version of the Tiguan would be the engine. 

The new 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is all set to receive the 1.5 Litre TSI Turbo- Petrol engine that produces an impressive 150 BHP of power. Also adding to the fun would be the 7 speed Dual Clutch automatic gearbox with

paddle shifters. Additions to the existing safety package could be a hill descent control feature and also an electronic parking brake. 

 

The interior could mostly remain the same except that the infotainment system would have a larger screen, a digital instrument cluster and tech that helps one stay connected with their car. Volkswagen may launch another variant of the Tiguan with a 48V hybrid system to increase fuel efficiency but this could happen at a much later stage. 

 

To be assembled in Pune, the new Tiguan would be a front-wheeled drive car in order to price it as competitively as possible. Prices could hover between 22 Lakh and 26 Lakh    rupees. With the Tiguan’s high popularity globally, a safe car reputation, attractive pricing and an exciting petrol engine, this SUV could surely attract a lot of attention!