Renault Kwid, Kiger and Triber Get Discounts of up to Rs 40,000 in March

For March 2024, Renault India is giving steep discounts on its whole product line. These perks, which are available until the end of this month, come in the form of cash discounts, exchange bonuses, and loyalty discounts. Of all the Renault models, the Kiger qualifies for the maximum discount. At the moment, it receives an exchange bonus of up to Rs 15,000, a loyalty incentive of Rs 10,000, and a cash discount of up to Rs 15,000. Buyers who intend to purchase the Triber model can take advantage of benefits worth Rs 35,000. The deals for the MPV include a loyalty incentive of Rs 10,000, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 15,000, and a cash discount of up to Rs 10,000. Meanwhile, the Kwid can be had with savings of up to Rs 35,000. In addition to an exchange and loyalty incentive of Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 each, there is a cash discount of Rs 10,000 on the hatchback.

Renault Kwid, Kiger and Triber: Specs and Price

Mechanically, the Kwid hatchback is powered by an 800cc three-cylinder engine that produces 52bhp of peak power and 72Nm of maximum torque when paired with a manual five-speed transmission. A more powerful 1.0-litre engine with 67bhp and 91Nm torque is also available as an option. This powerplant also supports five-speed automated manual or five-speed manual gearboxes. The Renault Kwid's ex-showroom pricing ranges between Rs 4.70 lakh and Rs 6.45 lakh.

The Kiger SUV, on the other hand, comes with two engine options: a 1-litre NA and a 1-litre turbo-petrol. The naturally aspirated (NA) mill produces 71bhp of maximum power and 96Nm of torque, but the turbocharged version produces 99bhp and 152Nm. These engines are compatible with a CVT (turbo-petrol), a five-speed AMT (NA-petrol), and a five-speed manual transmission. The Kiger's price starts from Rs 6 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.23 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom figures. 

Lastly, the Triber MUV is driven by a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine that meets BS6 2.0 requirements. This mill can produce 96Nm of peak torque and 71bhp of maximum power. This engine is compatible with an AMT or a five-speed manual transmission. In terms of price, the Triber retails for a starting price of Rs 6.97 lakh (ex-showroom). The top-spec version costs Rs 8.97 lakh (ex-showroom).

Renault Megane e-Tech EV Spied Testing in India

In other news, the Renault Megane e-Tech was recently spotted testing in India. The Megane e-Tech, which is available in many European markets, competes with cars like the Hyundai Kona Electric. Several industry reports state that the company imported this specific model for use and internal testing. Although there have been early rumours suggesting an India debut, details are still unknown at this time.

Retractable door handles, aero-optimised wheels, a pair of sleek LED taillights connected by a light bar, and swept-back LED headlights with LED DRLs are some of the design elements of the Megane e-Tech. As you go inside the cabin, the automaker's OpenR display greets you with an L-shaped screen that includes a 12.3-inch instrument display and a 12-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment unit.

In terms of powertrain options, the model offers versatility with its two distinct 40kWh and 60kWh battery pack configurations. Furthermore, it has a 470-kilometre driving range, depending on the type of battery. Both units develop 130bhp of maximum power and 250Nm of peak torque and 216bhp of power and 300Nm of torque, respectively. Currently, Renault is using the CMF-A EV platform to build an entry-level electric vehicle. In addition, the French carmaker is getting ready for the launch of the eagerly awaited 2025 Duster. Market rivals of the E-Tech include the Hyundai Kona Electric, the Mini Cooper SE, and the Kia Niro EV. It is primarily targeted at the European market.

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