Discover the Renault Kiger: A Detailed Look
The Renault Kiger is a popular compact SUV known for its style and features. We’re taking a closer look at the top-tier RXZ model, highlighting everything from its appearance to its performance.
Variants and Pricing
The Renault Kiger is available in a total of five variants. The starting price for this SUV is around 5.99 lakh rupees. For the top-end model, the price can go up to approximately 10 lakh rupees on the road.
Exterior Design and Features
The Kiger boasts an impressive and cool side profile. The orange and black color combination looks particularly striking. In the front, a large Renault logo sits prominently in the center. Side Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) add to its modern appeal, alongside the turn indicators and LED headlamps which provide excellent visibility. The lower grille is finished in black. The vehicle offers a good ground clearance of 205 mm, making it suitable for diverse Indian roads.
Moving to the top, you’ll find a single washer and wiper setup, a black roof, and roof rails. The top RXZ model also features RXZ badging on the side fender. The Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) are well-designed, electric adjustable, foldable, and black in color. Door handles are also black.
The rear profile of the Kiger is notably muscular and attractive, often considered even better looking than the front. It includes a spoiler, unique LED tail lights, chrome accents on the tailgate, and a black tailgate panel. The rear features a high mount stop lamp, a shark fin antenna, and a defogger with a rear wiper. The Renault logo here cleverly integrates the reverse parking camera. Large Kiger badging and rear parking sensors (three points) are also present, along with a black and silver skid plate.
Boot Space and Dimensions
The Renault Kiger offers a generous boot space of 405 liters, which is excellent for its segment. The rear seats can be folded in a 60:40 split configuration to expand the cargo area even further. A spare tire and tools are conveniently located beneath the boot floor.
In terms of size, the Kiger measures 3991 mm in length, 1750 mm in width, and 1605 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2500 mm. The SUV rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with 185/65 R16 section tires. It features disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
Interior Comfort and Technology
The interior of the Kiger is well-appointed, predominantly in black. The fabric seats come with stylish red stitching and adjustable headrests. Power window controls are available on all doors, along with door openers, speakers, and bottle holders.
The front cabin features a touch infotainment system, an engine start/stop button, and wireless charging. Steering wheel controls allow easy management of infotainment and other functions. Rear AC vents and a rear charging socket enhance passenger comfort. The back seats offer good legroom and headroom for the segment and an armrest with two cup holders.
The digital instrument cluster provides clear information including speed, range, average mileage, trip details, and outside temperature. The touch infotainment system supports USB, AUX, and Bluetooth, integrating speakers and tweeters for good audio. Other features include auto climate control, a USB port, and ambient lighting in white. The Kiger offers drive modes like Eco, Normal, and Sport, along with a 5-speed manual gearbox (AMT also available). A manual handbrake and an armrest with storage are also present. The glove box includes lighting.
Engine Performance
The Renault Kiger is powered by a 1.0-liter turbo petrol engine. This engine delivers 71 BHP of power and 96 Nm of torque, offering a mileage of approximately 19 kmpl. A CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) option is also available, providing 98 BHP of power and 152 Nm of torque, with a mileage of around 18 kmpl.
Safety Features
Safety is a key aspect of the Kiger. It comes equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), airbags, central locking, and power door locks. Other safety features include child safety locks, rear parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, seat belt warnings, and speed alerts.
Color Options and Competitors
The Renault Kiger is available in several appealing colors, including Orange (often with a black roof), Blue, Brown, Black, White, Grey, and Silver. Its main competitor in the market is the Nissan Magnite. The Kiger is considered a strong contender in its segment, offering good looks and value for its price.
