Renault KWID news

A couple of new cars arrived on the scene and there was more news of upcoming models too

It gets a new RXL(O) one-above-base variant and cosmetic updates for the Climber variant

Currently, the carmaker has four cars in its India portfolio: Kwid, Triber, Kiger, and Duster

The good ol’ Duster continues with the same pricing

Even with additional safety features over the India-spec Kwid, the Dacia Spring offers inadequate passenger protection

The entry-level hatchback retails from Rs 4.11 lakh to Rs 5.59 lakh

The entire lineup is available with discounts of at least over a lakh

The previous entry-level STD variant has now been discontinued

All models, except the Kiger, get an additional exchange bonus of Rs 10,000

As a result of this rule, many entry-level variants would get more expensive

The Kiger is included in the list too and gets a corporate or rural offer of up to Rs 10,000 along with an extended warranty as a loyalty benefit

With the price increment, the Kiger has become costlier than its Nissan cousin

While touchscreen systems have become one of the most useful high-end feature to be offered on affordable cars, digital instrument clusters are fast gaining popularity

Other Renault models come with discounts of up to Rs 75,000 this month

Renault is offering rural customers additional discounts of up to Rs 15,000