Renault Kwid Engine Review

Renault Kwid Engine Review

Under the hood lies the same engine and gearbox combo as you will find in the 1-liter manual Kwid - a three-cylinder, 999cc motor developing 67bhp and 91Nm of torque. The only difference here is that a set of hydraulic actuators and sensors engage and disengage the clutch and shift cogs on the 5-speed gearbox for you. Now although the power and torque figures won't raise an eyebrow, the Kwid is a featherweight so there isn't much heft to haul. Nonetheless, it's quiet and refined around town, however, every time you pull away from a standstill you will hear that typical three-cylinder thrum as you pick up the pace. Unlike the 800cc motor which has a jerky power delivery with some flat spots around the mid-range, the 1-litre Kwid is relatively smooth with the way it delivers power.