Renault Kiger Review: Renault’s First Sub-Compact SUV In India

Renault’s compact SUV, the Renault Duster, was a huge success in India. However, one of the main rivals, the sales of the Hyundai Creta, resulted in depleting the sales of the Renault Duster. Then, the company started trying to garner sales by introducing the Renault Captur, but unfortunately, it couldn’t do well. Renault India then observed the soaring sales of sub-compact SUVs. Post the observation, Renault India made a foray into the aforementioned segment by launching their first sub-compact SUV, the Renault Kiger. It was designed for the Indian market as well as the other emerging markets around the world. The Renault Kiger was launched in India in 2021, and it has built a strong sales record since its debut. So, what made it successful? Let’s read on the Renault Kiger review.

Inside the cabin:

As far as the Renault Kiger’s interior is concerned, it is one of the most feature-rich SUVs in its segment. It also offers lots of storage compartments. It gets power windows, air quality control, and a centre console armrest with a storage compartment inside it. The Kiger also offers a fabric upholstery, a digital instrument cluster, and a touchscreen infotainment system, to name a few. So, what other features does it have on offer? To get a detailed insight into the features, click on the Kiger review.

Features:

Depending upon the variant, the Renault Kiger features include a wireless charger, ambient lighting, a multifunctional steering wheel, a rear parking camera, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The rest of the variants are equipped with integrated 2DIN audio except for the base trim, RXE. To compare features with those of its competitors, check out the Kiger review.

For convenience, it also offers keyless entry, which is kept standard across all variants. As for the Renault Kiger safety features, it gets dual airbags in the lower two variants, RXE and RXL, and four airbags in the higher two variants, RXT and RXZ. Except for the base model, Kiger RXE, the rest of the variants are equipped with electric ORVMs, day/night IRVM, and speed-sensing auto door locks.

The appearance:

The base variant, RXE, of the Renault Kiger gets a blacked-out front grille, whereas the rest of the variants get a chrome grille. The LED DRLs, C-shaped LED taillights, black ORVMs, and Satin Silver roof rails are present across all the variants. The Renault Kiger gets a standard tyre profile of 195/65 R16. The Renault Kiger gets steel wheels till the RXT trim, whereas the alloy wheels start from the RXT (O) trim. The Kiger also features a rear spoiler, which is kept standard. To get an in-depth insight into the Renault Kiger, visit the Renault Kiger review. The first three trims, RXE, RXL, and RXT, are equipped with halogen lights, whereas the rest of the variants are equipped with LED headlights.

Pricing and variants:

The price of the Renault Kiger starts from ₹5.84Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the base model, Kiger RXE, and goes all the way up to ₹10.40Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the top model, Kiger RXZ Turbo CVT DT. There are five trims on offer: RXE, RXL, RXT, RXT (O), and RXZ. For more information on the Renault Kiger, such as prices, comparisons, and other car reviews, visit autoX.