Reasons to not buy Renault Kiger
Renault has been trying to survive in this cut-throat Indian market. It had a difficult last few years, but the launch of Kiger has helped them to bring in some sales. The Kiger sell decently but it is nowhere near the sale of segment leaders like Hyundai Venue and Maruti Brezza. In today’s article, we will be looking at reasons to not buy the Renault Kiger.
NVH Levels
Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels is an important aspect for people looking a refined experience from their car. Engine refinement is one of the most major aspects to control NVH levels in the cabin. The Kiger engine is smooth in low revs, but as you pick up the revs you notice a lot of vibration and noise. These NVH levers are really bad in the 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine with the manual or automatic transmission. Renault should look to address this as it is important for the overall car driving experience.
No diesel
The BS6 norms really hampered the diesel market in India. But now, a lot of manufacturers have started to adapt to it. In this segment, people are looking for diesel engines due to their better average and more torque. So it comes as a surprise that Renault/Nissan hasn’t invested in a BS6 compliant diesel engine.
Interior quality
The interiors on the Kiger don’t feel that premium. Renault has used a lot of hard and single color plastics at prominent spots that make the cabin look cheap. The infotainment screen looks fine but out of place like an aftermarket accessory. Considering what other competition cars offer, Renault should really up their game.
Styling
The Kiger is a sub-compact SUV, but its styling feels more like a crossover than an SUV. Its sister car Nissan Magnite has a more SUVish look. Also, its close resemblance to Kwid which could be turn-off for some. Renault should look to give it a more SUV look.
Ride quality
The Kiger comes with a stiff suspension setup which can get really bumpy on bad roads. Actually, almost all cars in this segment come with stiff suspensions to compensate for the high ground clearance. But still, the Kiger feels the worst when compared to others. Especially when the car’s tyre hits pot holes, the loud thud and jarring sound is not a pleasant feeling.
Overall, the Kiger is a good car for someone looking at value for money and it has decent safety too. But some of the above mentioned attributes make the package weak as a overall offering.
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Are you paid by Maruti and Hyundai to write against Kiger? It the most value for money car and will outsell all similar range but for negative feedback by you all, sponsored by Suzuki/ Hyundai??!! Thus two are the most unsafe cars in the world with 2 safety rating?? While Kiger is 4!!
I have one turbo and it’s very good. It delivers 18-20kmpl in highway. In eco mode it’s 20-22. What more do you want? It’s not allowed to drive above 100 in most highways. At that speed it’s very smooth. Why should you care about internal quality? It’s good enough! Don’t pass wrong judgements!
want to buy a proper automatic mostly for city use (80%) solo driven with decent milage and performance. Avg Monthly running 800 km. My existing car is Tata Zest Petrol Manual. Budget 10-15 lakhs. I have shortlised – Magnite Turbo CVT, Kiger Turbo CVT , Hyundai Exter SX(O) AMT , Fronx Alpha AT, Sonet GTX Turbo DCT, Hyundai Venue SX(O) Turbo DCT, Honda City V CVT . I am confused whether to go for a Micro SUV, Mini SUV or a sedan. I should get a hassle-free ownership experience for atleast 8 years. Resale value is not in my mind. Please suggest your expert advice which is best suited for me.