Renault KWID Prices Hiked; Cost Goes Up by Up to Rs. 11,000

The Renault Kwid has been one of the most important car launches in 2015, mainly considering the fact that the car set a new benchmark in the small car segment. With its class-leading feature and highly aggressive pricing, the Renault Kwid became an instant success, especially for its low price point, starting at Rs. 2.56 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). But the prices were introductory and Renault had announced that it would later be increasing the price of the car.

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Based on the new prices, the base variant of the Renault Kwid has gone up by nearly Rs. 4000, whereas the price for the top-of-the-line RXT Option variant has been increased by Rs. 11,000. That being said, one cannot deny the fact that the Renault Kwid is still a value for money car. The Kwid is still undoubtedly one of the best looking cars in its segment, offering some class-leading features like spacious cabin, touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and Bluetooth & AUX connectivity. The car also offers a best-in-class boot space of 300-litres and ground clearance of 180mm. Renault also offers an array of optional exterior features and interior trim choices for customers to choose from.

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Under the hood the Renault Kwid comes with a 799 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine that efficiently churns out 53.2bhp and develops a peak torque of 72Nm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and returns a striking mileage of 25.17Km/l, making it the most fuel efficient petrol car in the country. Moreover, the Renault also plans to introduce a powerful 1.0-litre petrol engine along with an AMT unit, which will be unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016.

Here's a Detail Price Distribution for The Renault Kwid (ex-showroom, Delhi) -