Renault Kwid AMT (Automatic) priced at INR 4.7 lakhs (on-road, New Delhi)
Renault Kwid 1.0 and Renault Kwid AMT, these are two new entrants. Kwid was launched with a 80cc engine and this had turned around the market. Renault recently got the new Kwid in the market. With time it introduced new engine and then AMT technology also. The Kwid revolutionised the Indian car market. Where the Kwid stood out was its design, space, features from the competition.
Renault Kwid has 180mm of ground clearance. The looks are butch too. There is body cladding. Kwid has one of the best in class space and practicality. The boot size at 300 litres is the largest in its segment. The first car in this segment to offer a touchscreen system. What the Kwid doesn’t have in its favour is the network, brand awareness and the resale value like Maruti Suzuki. The Kwid now even gets a 1.0-litre petrol engine churning about 67bhp of power. This engine comes with five-speed manual and even AMT too. The Kwid AMT is available only with a 1.0-litre engine.
There has been a change in the pricing of the Kwid after GST and there is no difference in the pricing with the recent increase in cess. If you are looking for a Renault Kwid 1.0 or Kwid AMT, you should continue reading further on this page itself. We shall share more on the Price in India, Features, Variants, Specifications, Colours and Design.
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Renault Kwid 1.0 Price in India
Variants | Price (on-road, New Delhi) |
1.0 RxL | 3.94 lakhs |
1.0 RxT | 4.30 lakhs |
1.0 RxT Opt | 4.43 lakhs |
The Renault Kwid 1.0 is now a lot more affordable. The lower variants mean that the hatchback is more affordable. Those who need a powerful version can opt for the RxL variant. There is also a RxL variant now in RxT. This has been added recently to make it a lot more affordable.
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Renault Kwid AMT Video Review
Renault Kwid AMT Price in India
Variants | Price (on-road, New Delhi) |
1.0 RxL AMT | 4.25 lakhs |
1.0 RxT Opt AMT | 4.73 lakhs |
The AMT is also available in RxL and RxT variants. The AMT has just become more affordable. At the moment, the Kwid AMT RxL will be a good value for money option. With the change in pricing after GST and these cars have become more affordable than before.
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Renault Kwid 1.0 Colours
Renault Kwid 1.0 and Kwid AMT are being offered with five colour options. These are Fiery Red, Ice cool white, Moonlight Silver, Grey and outback bronze. These are the standard colour options. However, one can opt for higher level of customisation too. The Climber is also come in electric blue also and new colour trims with 02 Anniversary Editions have come in too.
Renault Kwid 1.0 (1000cc) Mileage
Renault Kwid 1.0 Mileage |
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Tested By | Mileage |
ARAI | 23.01 km/l |
Real World | 17 km/l |
The new Renault Kwid will offer an efficiency of 23km/l as per the ARAI cycle. In the real world though, the Kwid should return about 17 km/l, while on the highway it will be close to 20 km/l. For the AMT version, the fuel efficiency will be about 16.5 km/l and about 19.5 km/l on the highway. As the Kwid isn’t very heavy, it does have good fuel-efficiency and even the engine is highly efficient.
Renault Kwid AMT Mileage
Renault Kwid AMT Mileage |
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Location |
Mileage |
City | 16 km/l |
Open Road | 19 km/l |
Mileage on the Kwid 1.0 and the Kwid AMT won’t be that different. The AMT returns about 16 km/l in the city, while the 1.0 should about 17 km/l. On the highway, Kwid AMT will have a mileage of about 19 km/l and the 1.0 should be 22 km/l.
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Renault Kwid 1.0 (1000cc) Interior
The features that are offered on the Kwid is the same for all its engines and transmissions. The RxT variant gets touchscreen system with sat nav and bluetooth. Then there are other features like digital instrument cluster, air-con and front power windows. These are on offer in the Kwid 1.0. Other than this, nothing new is being offer.
Where the Kwid shines is the space and practicality. It has good enough of front and rear seat space. More than ample head and knee room. The boot too is the largest in its segment at 300 litres. The door pockets can hold multiple bottles and then even dual glove box is spacious enough. This is the first vehicle in its segment to get more features that makes it an ideal option to consider, as it is spacious too. There is also the Kwid AMTT, which doesn’t get a gear lever but a knob only.
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Renault Kwid 1.0 AMT Exterior
In terms of design, there is no major differentiator between the Kwid 1.0 and Kwid 800cc. The only thing that looks different is the chequered flag on the rocker, which is black on the 800cc. The AMT gets Easy-R badging as well. The same 13-inch wheels are used on the Kwid. The mirrors on the new Kwid have been changed. Now, the frame is fixed. Apparently though, one has to adjust it by touching the mirror.
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Renault Kwid 1000cc (1.0L) Engine and Kwid AMT
Renault Kwid 1.0 has good performance. As it is a light body, it has good about of performance. The AMT is smooth and the lag is lesser than the competition. The engine has minimal vibrations as the mounting of the engine have been changed. The need to shift gears isn’t that often in city or even on the highway. Both the manual and AMT have a five-speed transmission. The Kwid AMT has good enough power. The engine has more than sufficient power and torque to drive in city and even on the highway. Not much of torque to overtake with ease on the highway in AMT versions.
Renault Kwid 1000cc Specifications |
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Engine | 1000cc |
Power | 67 bhp |
Torque | 91 Nm |
Transmission | 5-speed manual, 5-speed AMT |
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The Kwid AMT will get Reverse, Neutral and Drive modes only. Kwid AMT won’t get a manual mode. This is called s the Innovative Shift Control Dial. There is no tiptronic option on the Kwid AMT.
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Renault Kwid 1.0 Dimensions
Renault Kwid AMT Dimensions |
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Dimensions | Length |
Length | 3679 mm |
Width | 1579 mm |
Height | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase | 2360 mm |
Ground Clearance | 180 mm |
Kerb Weight | 669 kg |
Boot capacity | 300 litres |
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