Renault Kiger Sub Compact SUV

by admin | February 18, 2021

Renault Kiger

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:

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.

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Honda Jazz 2020

While the Jazz has been popular for being a spacious hatchback, some new updates ensure it stays updated with technology. Of course, a petrol and diesel BS6 engine is also something it receives but it just doesn’t stop there.

From what is expected, the new 2020 Jazz receives updates on the exterior. A fresh look at the front and rear is something which is most likely while the overall profile remains similar. The version displayed at the 2020 Auto Expo displays updates like LED DRL’s, Projector headlamps, new dual tone alloy wheels, LED tail lamps.

The new Jazz at the auto Expo

also displays many changes to the interior. A new Dashboard, a two spoke steering wheel, new touch screen infotainment system, white highlights and an all new centre console, magic rear seats, cruise control, auto headlamps and auto wipers. We aren’t sure if all the updates would land in India but we do expect the Indian version of the 2020 Jazz to come with some updates, if not all.

The debuted version also comes with many safety features such as an electric parking brake, ABS, EBD, SENSING technology which is Honda’s collision mitigation braking using a wide angle camera in the front and eight sonar sensors.

Engine options for the India bound Honda Jazz 2020 could remain the same- the 1.2 Litre i-VTEC that produces 90 PS of power, 110 NM of torque and the 1.5 Litre i-DTEC engine that produces 100 PS, 200 NN of torque would most probably be upgraded to meet BS6 emission norms. The petrol option currently comes with a 5 speed manual and CVT transmission while the diesel option comes mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox only. However, the new Jazz Diesel could receive CVT transmission from the Diesel Honda Amaze.

When launched officially in India, the 2020 Honda Jazz will compete with Toyota Glanza, Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz. While it would feel more premium than the outgoing model, prices are expected to stay between Rs. 5.50 Lakhs and Rs. 9.50 Lakhs (ex- showroom).

Honda Jazz 2020

The new Jazz at the auto Expo also displays many changes to the interior. A new Dashboard, a two spoke steering wheel, new touch screen infotainment system, white highlights and an all new centre console, magic rear seats, cruise control, auto headlamps and auto wipers.

We aren’t sure if all the updates would land in India but we do expect the Indian version of the 2020 Jazz to come with some updates, if not all.

Kia Sonet Compact SUV Petrol and Diesel Automatics Launched and Priced at 12.89 lakh

The Kia Sonet compact SUV was launched in India on 18th of September with prices revealed for all variants except for the 7DCT turbo petrol and 6AT turbo diesel top-end GTX+ variants. This here is a quick walkthrough on the highlights of this new Compact SUV in town.

Exterior:

The new Kia Sonet, though being based on the Hyundai Venue, doesn't look anything like it. The Sonet has its own unique design with the Tiger Nose grille at the front with a knurled Chrome finish and aggressive bumper design. The new Sonet features full LED Headlamps with Heartbeat LED DRLs. The Tail

lamps too receive these Heartbeat LED elements. The top trim levels will receive funky looking 16” Crystal cut alloy wheels whereas the entry-level variants receive 15 inch Steel rims. The Sonet is claimed to provide ground clearance of 205mm.

Interior:

The new Kia Sonet interior features a funky design layout with improved quality. The GT line features an all-black cabin while the Tech line variants get a dual-tone theme. Space is exactly similar to the Hyundai Venue while also providing an ample number of features.

The HTX Variant onwards receives an Electric sunroof, Auto headlamps, Auto wipers, Cruise control, Auto climate control and a digital instrument cluster. Leather upholstery is available only on the HTX+ & the GTX+. There's also a 10.4” touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple Car-play & Navigation on the top-spec variants. This touchscreen is available with 7 Bose speakers including subwoofer and Sound mood lighting. Connected car features & telematics control unit is available through Kia’s UVO to connect app featuring Remote Engine Start/Stop. The HTK, HTK+, HTX variants receive an 8” touchscreen system.

Practicality:

The Kia Sonet offers segment-best 392L boot space complementing all the storage options in the cabin. All variants get flat-folding rear seats despite not offering split-folding options.

Safety:

The new Kia Sonet provides Dual airbags with ABS and EBD as standard across all variants. Only the top-spec GTX+ receive Side & curtain airbags, Vehicle stability management, Electronic Stability Control, Hill hold control and Tyre pressure monitoring system.

Powertrains:

The new Kia Sonet carries forward the same BS6 compliant engines from the Hyundai Venue. The entry-level HTE, HTK and HTK+ variants will receive the 1.2l 4 cyl petrol engine producing 83PS power through a 5 speed Manual gearbox while the higher HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and GTX+ variants get the 1L 3 cyl turbo petrol engine producing 120PS power through a 6-speed iMT gearbox. A 7-speed DCT is available only on the HTK+ & GTX+ variants. The 1.5L 4 cyl turbo diesel engine will be available in two states of tunes. The 6-speed manual gearbox equipped variants will get 100PS Max Power whereas the 6-speed torque converter Automatic equipped HTK+ & GTX+ variants will get higher 115PS Max Power.

Price:

Prices for the different variants are as follows (All prices ex-showroom):

1.2 Petrol 5 Speed MT: