Renault Kwid

Renault Kwid
Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Production 2015–present
Assembly Chennai, India (Renault India)
Body and chassis
Class Entry-level crossover
Body style 5-door hatchback
Platform Renault CMF platform (CMF-A)
Powertrain
Engine 0.8 L I3 (gasoline)
1.0 L I3 (gasoline)
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic manual (Easy-R)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,422 mm (95.4 in)
Length 3,679 mm (144.8 in)
Width 1,579 mm (62.2 in)
Height 1,478 mm (58.2 in)

The Renault Kwid is an entry-level crossover[1] produced by the French car manufacturer Renault, initially intended for the Indian market.[2][3][4] The production version was unveiled in May 2015. A concept version was previously unveiled in February 2014.

The Kwid has been elaborated by a French engineers team settled in India by Gérard Detourbet, a mathematician described as "an innovation a minute"[5] who led the development team for the first-generation Renault Logan.

Characteristics and reception

The Kwid is the first car to be based on the new CMF-A platform jointly developed by Renault and Nissan.[2] It is slightly larger than Renault's smallest conventional vehicle, the Twingo[3] with a high sitting position and a 180 mm (7.1 in) ride height. At launch, the engine was a single three-cylinder, 800 cc unit[6] with a 54 hp (40 kW) power output and 72 N·m (53 lb·ft) torque, coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission.[7] Suspension is made up of McPherson struts on front and a torsion beam on rear.[8] The car has a significant percentage of parts localisation and engineering by local Renault's personnel.[6] The Kwid is aimed at competing with other small cars within the Indian market, as the Suzuki Alto,[2] and incorporates uncommon equipment for its segment as a multimedia touchscreen. It was unveiled at Chennai on 20 May 2015 by Renault's CEO Carlos Ghosn.[3] Ghosn said the car would be "a game changer for Renault in India."[3] Sales started in September[9] and had a "flying start" of 25,000 bookings in 2 weeks[7] and 50,000 in 5 weeks,[10] then 70,000 in 2 months, getting 10% of effective market shares in its segment.[11]

The Kwid is 3,679 mm (144.8 in) long, 1,478 mm (58.2 in) high and 1,579 mm (62.2 in) wide. It has a large 2,422 mm (95.4 in) wheelbase and has an 180mm ground clearance. According to the Indian newspaper The Financial Express, Kwid's 300-litre boot space is "the most voluminous in its class"[4] and its fuel efficiency is "class-leading",[4] at 25.17 km/L (71.1 mpg-imp). The Kwid comes with as many as 60 accessories for detailed personalisation.[4] It will come with a 2 year/50,000 km warranty, for a price from Rs 2.56 lakh for the Kwid STD, to 3.53 lakh for the Kwid RXT (O).[12]

At tests conducted in 2016, the Kwid scored a 0-star rating from British agency Global NCAP, a rating also achieved by many entry-level competitors in the Indian market, including localised versions of the Suzuki Alto, the Hyundai Eon, the Tata Nano, the Suzuki Celerio and the Ford Figo. The Kwid was also criticised for being one of the Indian models not having airbags as standard. Renault and other car manufacturers made objections to Global NCAP for its methodology and for ignoring India's own safety criteria.[13]

Variants

The Kwid was launched with 4 trim levels:

Renault applied for the Kwid racer and Kwid climber trademarks, what makes observers expect some new variants of the Kwid after October 2015.

Kwid concept

Renault Kwid Concept
Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Production 2014 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
Class Mini SUV (J)
Body style 2-door SUV
Powertrain
Engine 1.2-litre turbocharged
Transmission Dual-clutch automatic

The Renault Kwid concept was unveiled at the 2014 Auto Expo in India. The SUV-like concept incorporates a roof-mounted, remote-controlled quadcopter (called the "Flyer Companion"), swan doors and has large R16 wheels. According to Renault, the interior was "inspired by a nest" and has a 3-seat front and 2-seat rear arrangement.[14]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.blitzquotidiano.it/foto-notizie/renault-kwid-mini-crossover-in-vendita-a-3500-euro-in-india-2299817/
  2. 1 2 3 "Renault bets on cheap car with high-end features in India". europe.autonews.com. Automotive News Europe. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Renault Kwid compact hatchback unveiled; to take on Alto & Eon in Rs 3-4 lakh price range. It crossed a thumping 2.50 lakhs pre-launch bookings.". economictimes.indiatimes.com. India Economic Times. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Renault Kwid, with SUV inspired design, is immense value-for-money, far more than its competitors.". The Financial Express. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "The man behind the Renault Kwid, Gerard Detourbet". Overdrive. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  6. 1 2 Behl, Dhruv (24 September 2015). "Renault Kwid Review". Car and Bike. NDTV. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  7. 1 2 "Renault registers 25,000 bookings for the Kwid". Indian Express. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "Review Renault Kwid review, road test". Autocar India. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Renault Kwid launched in India at Rs 2.56 lakh; full price list, features, booking, mileage and more". ibtimes.co.in. International Business Times. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  10. ↑ "Renault's Kwid gets 50,000 bookings in five weeks". Business standard. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  11. ↑ "Renault India Registers 144% Growth in November". The Economic Times of India. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 5 December 2015. Renault Kwid has received about 70,000 bookings. Word also has it that the Renault Kwid has already grabbed 10% share in the entry-level hatchback segment.
  12. ↑ "Renault Kwid: The 'big' small car set to rock at Rs 2.56 lakh". International Business Times. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  13. ↑ Baggonkar, Swaraj; Modi, Ajai (18 May 2016). "Five cars fail safety test". Business Standard. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  14. ↑ "2014 Renault Kwid Concept". Top Speed. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
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