Expert Review on Renault Kiger
- Expert Rating
8.1/10
- Safety7.5Comfort7.5Styling8.5Merit / USP7.75Significance8.5Value for Money8.75
Renault Kiger car&bike Expert Take
If you need a sub-compact SUV that feels much larger than its size and yet remains affordable, the Renault Kiger has a strong argument. It targets young urban customers and new SUV buyers who desire space, features, and daily practicality without spending heavily. Its defining trait is simple — strong value with personality. As Kingshuk Dutta notes, “It’s a good-looking car that’s become even better and great value for money.” You just get in, drive away, and it just slips into your routine.

You drive the Renault Kiger with Kingshuk Dutta, who has more than 10 years of automotive testing experience and almost 3,00,000 kilometres of driving on Indian roads. Renault Kiger was subjected to the real-life conditions - the city traffic congestion of Bengaluru, the open highway runways, and bumps on the periphery where the suspension and ground clearance count in earnest. Both the Turbo CVT and the naturally aspirated models were driven extensively during testing, so you know what is different between them firsthand. Such a real-life blend provides the Kiger with the necessary India-ready credibility, rather than brochure-only impressions.

Pros
- Big 405-litre boot space
- Strong value-for-money package
- Everyday Comfortable ride quality
- Ventilated seats are segment first
- Easy city drivability daily
Cons
- The NA engine feels weak
- Cabin plastics feel average
- Tyre noise at speed
- CVT lacks sporty urgency
- No diesel engine option
Verdict
Take a moment with the Renault Kiger, and you know that it is not pursuing pure performance or luxury. Instead, it is concerned with what the majority of buyers actually require: space, practicality and good value. It fits easily into your routine, whether you're running in the city daily or taking an infrequent highway run. You are offered a high driving position, high visibility and low running stress. It isn’t perfect. The naturally aspirated engine is modest, and the cabin materials are in harmony with its price. Nevertheless, according to Kingshuk Dutta, it is a good-looking car that has only been made better and is of great value for money. That sums up the Kiger well.
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Renault Kiger Price List (Variant Wise)
Renault Kiger Ex-Showroom price ranges from ₹ 5.76 to 10.34 Lakh. Renault offers Kiger in 15 variants. The top variant of Kiger is Emotion CVT Turbo Dual Tone and the base variant is Authentic MT.
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Seshan Vijayraghvan | Oct 11, 20232021 Renault Kiger Subcompact SUV Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 5.45 LakhThe all-new 2021 Renault Kiger subcompact SUV is priced in India at Rs. 5.45 lakh to 9.55 lakh. Deliveries for the SUV will commence in early March 2021.4 mins read
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