The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
MUMBAI, FEB 15, 2021
French automaker Renault on Monday said its SUV Kiger would be priced between Rs. 5.45-9.55 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).
The company also announced bookings for the new SUV from Monday. The booking can be made through its extensive dealership network of over 500 sales outlets as well as the company’s website.
Kiger will be the third global car from Groupe Renault after Kwid and Triber to debut in India, followed by other markets.
Kiger, the first sub 4-meter compact SUV from Renault, has been designed with a host of sporty and muscular elements and stands out as a true SUV. On the inside, KIGER’s ‘Smart’ cabin combines technology, functionality and roominess.
The Renault Kiger comes with two engine options – 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine delivering 100 PS and 160 Nm, and 1.0 L petrol engine with an output of 72 PS and 96 Nm. The transmission option will include a five-speed manual and a five-speed EASY-R AMT on the 1.0 L petrol engine, and five-speed manual and 5-speed X-TRONIC CVT on the 1.0-litre turbocharged unit. KIGER gets functional roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels, black cladding on the sides and a split C-shaped tail lamp. It packs the best in class boot space at 405 litres and commendable 210 mm of ground clearance. It has a 7-inch infotainment system, an all-black dashboard and fully-digital driver’s display.
“Moreover, the vehicle will demonstrate the competence of India’s design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities and highlights Renault’s strong commitment to the ‘Make in India’ mission,” Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations said while announcing the prices of the new vehicle.
With a vision of fulfilling the growing SUV aspirations of a wide set of customers, Renault has ensured that Kiger is attractively priced, he said, adding, “we look forward to strengthening our SUV legacy with this new game-changer.
