Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid wins brownie points with its SUV-like design. The Kwid is still the same overall despite an update. The front fascia has been tweaked for some differentiation. The headlight assembly is now positioned lower and tucked in nicely for the bumper. There are bright DRLs on top along with the turn indicators. The DRL fuses neatly with the grille for doffing a hat to the original design of the Renault Kwid. The bumper has also undergone re-profiling for its headlamps along with getting faux air vents. There is a black lip on the lowest portion of the bumper while the design looks more like a scuff plate of sorts. It also gets an air dam for the supply of cool air towards the radiator. The grille has been revamped with lower detailing in chrome this time around. There is a sleek strip with chrome plating that goes through the grille to fuse with the slim DRLs on both ends. The grille’s honeycomb design also remains the same although the earlier boldness has been muted slightly. The bonnet has the same design and so does the side profile of the Renault Kwid. The designers have also worked on the ORVM caps and their finishes along with the wheel cap designs and plastic cladding graphics on the doors. The wheel caps have a five spoke design as well. The top-end Climber variants come with multi-spoke alloy wheels. The rear design is striking with its new glow pattern for the tail lights which have stop lamp LEDs and there are reflectors tucked into the bumper at the back. 

The Renault Kwid gets two engine choices, i.e. 799 and 999 cc. The outputs are quite different for the two. The engine comes to life eagerly with its throaty note. The engine feels powerful enough in this segment and has a peppy feel overall. However, there is some noise at higher speeds. There are more vibrations and whining sounds as well. You should see the engine coming alive around 3,000 RPM and the car does not really excite enthusiasts in terms of building up higher speeds. However, you can cruise at around 80-90 kmph without any issues on the highway. The 799 cc engine does well in the city although once again, it is more of a practical and frugal option without any real punch to excite you on the roads. 

• Petrol Manual- 22.25 kmpl
• Petrol Automatic- 22 kmpl

The Renault Kwid comes with McPherson struts for its suspension system in front along with rear twist beams and coil overs. These help the car maintain suitable travel, damping, progression, and rebound. The Kwid can take rough roads with elan while it is not as assured while cornering. There is a lot of roll that you will find unnerving at times. It is good for maintaining a lane and cruising swiftly. The steering wheel does give a little bit of confidence but is quite light and you can maneuver the car well in the city. However, the driving dynamics for the Kwid as not as good as originally perceived. The chassis is the good part with its soft suspension and powerful 1.0 litre engine. The 14-inch wheels are also adequate for the car.