Renault Kwid
The Kwid was Renault's first ever foray into the entry-level hatchback segment and needless to say it is doing really well for Renault and is one of their best-selling models in the country. It's bold and quirky SUVish styling has been a hit with the buyers in this particular segment who are looking for a small car that looks big. The car looks well-proportioned and has been given nice elements of styling all around such as the plastic cladding on the wheel arches and along the body of the car to make it look more butch. It isn't easy to take on the might of the market leader, Maruti Suzuki, especially in the small car space. Hyundai's Eon almost made it, Datsun gave it a go too! Now, Renault is all set to give it a shot. It has developed its brand in the Indian market primarily on the back of the Duster. And this segment - the crossover/compact SUV space - has been recession-proof for quite a few years now. Not just in India, but across the globe. Another market trend over the past few years has been the eagerness of car manufacturers to look for niches to appeal to a wider audience. And, in this case, Renault has thrown everything - including the kitchen sink and a 7-inch touchscreen - at the market. It has sold over 1.2 lakh Duster SUVs in India and has captured a 2% share of the market. Now their target is 5%! And this is the car that will help them achieve that target. The Kwid is a brand new hatchback, built on a completely new architecture. And it's key differentiation, in Renault's own words, its 'SUV-like' looks. Renault has been thinking of entering the small car space for quite some time. To take advantage of 'frugal engineering,' as Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn says, Renault was exploring the option of developing a small car with Bajaj. And while that didn't quite make it to fruition. All told, though, Renault has been able to provide an aspirational vehicle in the small car space - and this is, perhaps, the greatest strength of the Kwid. The French manufacturer is offering 60 categories of accessories and six predefined accessory packs, indicating that they've understood the Indian market well. Renault claims the fuel efficiency of the Kwid is 25.17 km/l, making it the most fuel-efficient car in the country. And the main reason for the spritely performance and its excellent ride-and-handling is the low weight of the car. The Renault workforce has spent a lot of time and effort on making this possible. The engine block is made of aluminium, while the entire intake manifold and head are plastic, saving two kilos. The plastic oil pan saves 1 kilo, and a reduction in the number of parts, and the associated nuts and bolts in the car saves another 8 kilos. For instance, it has only three wheel lugs and a single windshield wiper.
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- You Should Buy Agar Aap Sasta Me Achha Dhond Rhe HMere pass v Ek renault kwid car hai use mere papa ne buy kiya tha lgabhag 2015 ya 16 me mujhe exact yaad nhi h but Unhone achhe rate me mltb kam rate me hi buy kiya tha Aur wo car aj v mere pass h mai drive karts hu use Achha car h 2025 me v luxury h koi dikkat nhi h us car me makhhan ek no. Car h is time v buy kar skate hai.Read More5 1
- Superm Of The YearNice car with best mileage around 20+kmpl but 1 thing is cabin noice and small space with less ac chill best car of the year for me it's dream of middle class people.Read More15 1
- We've Owned The Kwid RxtWe've owned the kwid rxt amt since 2018 and in the period of 6 years we've had bad experiences from renault service centre and the car is not at all comfortable especially for tall passengers but it offers great mileageRead More17 4
- Good ConditionGood condition and compact vehicle for family. Well maintained vehicle with regular servicing track record. New tyres and complete servicing for the year had been completed. Overall good condition vehicle to buy. Thank youRead More5 2
- Average is good look good comfort average cost is lowAverage is good look good comfort average cost is low, safety excellent ground clearance v.good..maintenance almost satisfactoryRead More2
- Car ExperienceBest car in the range of 1 lakh and nice in feature and so much stylish but small and doesn't have a family carRead More5 1
- Awesome FeaturesMaruti Swift is a one-car that fulfills all the requirements: low cost, internal features, mileage, look, and performance. An all-in-one car that one can wish for in its segment.Read More11 4
- Worst Car In HistoryI am having Renault KWID 2017 model. Its the worst car ever made in history. The body is so weak that if you press the bonnet slightly a dent will appear instantly. If it rains and your car is not covered then the water will enter the car's cabin. Service cost is very high as if you are riding an Audi or Mercedes or BMW. I would suggest not to spend a single penny to buy Renault KWID. It's better to buy a bullock cart instead.Read More64 35
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