The BS6-compliant Renault Kwid has been launched at Rs 2.92 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Due to the update, Renault has hiked prices for all the variants available on the entry-level hatchback by Rs 9,000. Below is a variant-wise break-up of the BS6 Kwid’s prices:
| Renaul Kwid BS6 prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | BS6 Price | BS4 Price | Difference |
| STD | Rs 2.92 lakh | Rs 2.83 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| RxE 0.8 | Rs 3.62 lakh | Rs 3.53 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| RxL 0.8 | Rs 3.92 lakh | Rs 3.83 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| RxT 0.8 | Rs 4.22 lakh | Rs 4.13 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| RxT 1.0 | Rs 4.42 lakh | Rs 4.33 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| RxT (O) 1.0 | Rs 4.50 lakh | Rs 4.41 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| RxT AT 1.0 | Rs 4.72 lakh | Rs 4.63 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| RxT (O) AT 1.0 | Rs 4.79 lakh | Rs 4.70 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| Climber | Rs 4.63 lakh | Rs 4.54 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| Climber (O) | Rs 4.71 lakh | Rs 4.62 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| Climber AT | Rs 4.93 lakh | Rs 4.84 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
| Climber (O) AT | Rs 5.01 lakh | Rs 4.92 lakh | Rs 9,000 |
Powering the hatchback are the same petrol engines as before, though now updated to comply with the more stringent emission norms. The output figures for both engines remain unchanged – the 0.8-litre three-cylinder petrol engine continues to produce 54hp and 72Nm of torque, while the larger 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol unit makes the same 68hp and 91Nm of torque as its BS4 counterpart.
In terms of gearbox options, the 1.0-litre engine is available with both, a 5-speed AMT automatic unit and a 5-speed manual. The 0.8-litre petrol engine, however, is only available with the latter.
No changes have been made to either the design of the hatchback or the equipment list. Renault offers a driver airbag, ABS, EBD, rear sensors, seatbelt reminder and a speed-alert system as standard. The top-spec Kwid continues to get 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, rear parking camera, a rear seat armrest and more.
The Renault Kwid competes with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Alto and Alto K10, the Datsun Redigo and Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. Off these competitors, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (priced from Rs 3.71-4.99 lakh) and Alto (priced from Rs 2.95-4.17 lakh) already come with BS6-compliant engines.
All prices, ex-showroom, Delhi
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