Discover the Kiger: Style, Features, and Performance
Explore a popular compact SUV known for its sleek design and practical features. This article delves into its styling, interior details, engine options, and safety aspects, highlighting a special edition with unique blacked-out elements.
Car Variants and Engine Choices
This SUV offers a range of options with a total of five variants: RXE (base model), RXL, RXT, RXT Optional, and the top-tier RXZ model.
Under the hood, you’ll find only petrol engine options. The car features a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder petrol engine, available in both turbo and non-turbo versions, giving buyers flexibility in performance.
Bold Exterior Styling
The car’s exterior boasts a striking look, especially with its blacked-out wheel covers and other styling accents.
Front Design Highlights: At the front, the car features LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). There are no fog lamps provided. It offers a good ground clearance of 205 mm, making it suitable for various road conditions. The engine hood has a muscular design, complemented by a single wiper and dual wiper placement.
Roof and Side Profile: Some editions come with a gloss black roof and silver roof rails, along with gloss black A-pillars, adding to its premium appearance. On the side, you’ll find 16-inch steel wheels. The tires are 195/60 R16 Ridall tires, fitted with black wheel covers and black steel rims, all finished in gloss black. The side body also features matte black cladding for added protection. The Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) are gloss black, electrically adjustable, and include integrated turn indicators. The door handles are also blacked out, and the fuel tank has a capacity of 40 liters.
Rear View Details: The rear profile showcases a muscular SUV design. In a specific edition, the car is offered in a distinct white color. It features C-shaped taillights that give a strong, muscular feel. The brand logo is black, and the “Kiger” badging is also presented in a black font, which is part of this special edition. There is no rear defogger or rear wiper on this specific variant. It includes a high-mounted stop lamp and an integrated spoiler, giving it a sporty look. A shark fin antenna is present on the roof. The taillights house the indicators and reverse light. Three reverse parking sensors are integrated into the bumper, along with a reverse parking camera. A gloss black strip also enhances the rear styling in this special edition.
Boot Space and Spare Wheel: The car provides a generous boot space of 405 liters. The rear seats are 100% foldable, allowing for even more cargo room. The spare wheel is 14 inches, which is two sizes smaller than the main wheels.
Comfortable and Tech-Rich Interior
Step inside to a cabin designed for comfort and connectivity.
Dashboard and Infotainment: The dashboard view is completely blacked out. It features an 8 to 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which also supports a reverse parking camera. The system is compatible with Android and includes Google Maps, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The car also features a fully digital instrument cluster that displays various information like mileage (around 11.5 kmpl), fuel gauge, and temperature bars. Drivers can toggle through trip A/B, average mileage, range, audio information, service interval reminders, and a tire pressure warning system (TPMS) which alerts if pressure is low.
Seating and Passenger Comfort: The door trims are entirely black. Power window controls are available, along with a door opener and lock/unlock knob. All seats are fabric, with the driver’s seat offering recline adjustment but no height adjustment. For rear passengers, there are AC vents and a 12V charging outlet. The car offers ample legroom, supported by a 2500 mm wheelbase, ensuring comfortable seating for two adults, with space for a third person if needed. Fixed headrests are provided for rear passengers, but there is no armrest. A parcel tray is also available behind the rear seats.
Driver’s Controls and Features: On the driver’s side, there are controls for all four power windows and ORVM adjustment. The fuel lid opener and headlamp controls are located near the driver’s seat. The car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, with an option for a CVT automatic. Storage options include various small compartments, two deep cup holders, and a glove box for documents.
Performance and Advanced Safety
The car balances good performance with a strong focus on safety.
Engine Performance: The 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 72 PS of power and 96 Nm of torque, offering a mileage of 18-19 kmpl. For those seeking more power, the 1.0-liter turbo petrol engine delivers 100 PS of power and 158 Nm of torque.
Safety Features: Safety is a priority, with the car receiving a 4-star Global NCAP crash test rating. Standard safety features include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, seat belt warnings, an engine immobilizer, and a crash sensor. Advanced safety features like Traction Control and TPMS are also present.
Special Edition Highlights
The “Night & Day Edition,” particularly available with the RXL variant, offers exclusive features. These include piano black wheel covers, a dual-tone roof, and the advanced touchscreen with camera placement. The overall blacked-out exterior elements like the roof, wheel covers, and specific badging are key highlights of this limited edition.
Pricing Details
The RXL Night & Day Edition has an ex-showroom price of ₹6,75,000. The on-road price is approximately ₹7,70,000.
