Renault Kwid, Kiger and Triber available with offers worth up to ₹40,000
Renault Kwid is the most affordable model in the French automaker's product lineup in India. It comes as one of the most affordable feature-loaded hatchbacks. The Renault Kwid remained one of the best sellers for the brand before the launch of the Kiger. Priced between ₹4.70 lakh and ₹6.45 lakh (ex-showroom), the Renault Kwid is an entry-level hatchback, powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine. Transmission choices include a manual gearbox as well as an AMT unit.
The car manufacturer launched the Renault Kiger sub-compact SUV to tap the huge potential in the segment, and the model became its bestselling product in the country since then. The Renault Kiger is priced between ₹6.15 lakh and ₹11.23 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes as a competitor to some of the most popular SUVs in India, which include models such as the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, etc. Powering the SUV is a 1.0-litre petrol engine, while there is a petrol-CNG combination on offer as well. Transmission choices for the SUV include a manual gearbox, a CVT and an AMT unit.
Priced between ₹6.15 lakh and ₹8.98 lakh (ex-showroom), the Renault Triber is one of the affordable MPVs in the country. This affordable seven-seater MPV competes with tough rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Powering the Renault Triber is a 1.0-litre petrol engine, while transmission choices include a manual gearbox and an AMT unit.
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