Renault Kwid Receives Update For 2022, Priced At INR 4.49 Lakhs

For the past few years, several car manufacturers have been trying to keep their portfolio updated by reshuffling the variants and incorporating new features every year. Well, this time, even Renault has joined the league with their best-selling Kwid that now comes with a price tag starting at Rs.4.49 Lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Want to learn more about the 2022 Renault Kwid? Let’s take a look at the details down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2022 Renault Kwid has finally made its debut in India.
• Has received some minor cosmetic and feature updates.
• Available with the same 0.8 and 1.0-litre petrol engines.

2022 Renault Kwid

What’s new?

Almost everything remains exactly the same apart from the recently introduced RXL(O) variant. As claimed by the brand, this new variant has been launched to offer some more styling and crucial elements such as new stickers on the door, wheel cap, power windows, Bluetooth connectivity and AUX port to name a few.

In terms of features, Kwid has been updated with a larger and more intuitive 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Several other features such as dual airbags, reverse parking camera, LED DRLs and auto-folding wing mirror is also a part of the equipment list.

Unlike the outgoing Kwid Climber, the updated one is available with two new dual-tone exterior shades, named – Ice Cool White and Metal Mustard. Also, Renault has also decided to retain the older colour schemes as well.

Engine & Performance

Powering the updated Kwid is the same old 0.8-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. Currently, it is tuned in such a way that it produces 53BHP and 72Nm. Meanwhile, the slightly powerful 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine is capable of churning out a decent 67BHP and 91Nm of peak torque.

For transmission duties, Renault has decided to offer a 5-speed manual or an automatic gearbox on the 2022 Kwid.

Price List

Alternatives

In India, Renault Kwid competes with some well-known entry-level hatchbacks such as Hyundai Santro, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Wagon R and Tata Tiago. Planning to buy your first car? Take a look at the updated Celerio before jumping to any conclusion.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Lately, Maruti Suzuki has updated the Celerio with a completely new design language and a neatly finished interior. Available with a sole 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that churns out a decent 65BHP and 89Nm, it is currently one of the most fuel-efficient hatchbacks available in India.

To retain the overall practicality, Maruti Suzuki has decided to load it with several crucial features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual airbags, passive keyless entry and a powerful AC among others. For more details related to the all-new Celerio, click here.

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