Planning To Buy A Renault Kiger? Pros & Cons

Renault India entered the highly competitive subcompact SUV with the Kiger, and the car has managed to achieve decent success despite the segment being crowded. Based on the company's CMF-A+ platform, the Kiger shares its underpinnings with the Renault Triber MPV and the Nissan Magnite subcompact SUV. Prices for the Kiger subcompact SUV start from Rs. 5.64 lakh, going up to Rs. 10.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). So, if you are planning to purchase it, you should check out the pros and cons.

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Pros

1. The Renault Kiger is one of the stylish, good-looking and feature-loaded cars available in the segment. The plus point of the SUV is its design highlighted by a chrome grille, tri-octa pure vision LED headlamps, alloy wheels, LED taillights, C-shaped LED tail lamps, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, dual-tone body colour options and more.
2. The Kiger is available in 4 trims - RXE, RXL, RXT and RXZ, further classified into 24 different grades based on engines, transmission choices and dual-tone options.
3. The key highlight of the cabin is the 8.0-inch touchscreen, which gets wireless smartphone connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, it may not be the biggest in the segment, but it offers a crisp view of the menu, and the touch is tactile.
    
   

   The Renault Kiger is offered in two petrol engines and three transmission choices. 

4. The value for money proposition is quite high with the Renault Kiger, thanks to its aggressive pricing as well as enough trim options offering customers a wide range to choose from.
5. The Kiger scores in the performance department as well. The 1.0-litre turbo engine is fun to drive punching out 99 bhp enough for a peppy ride.

Cons

1. The 71 bhp 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor on the Kiger is not the most refined unit out there. Also, there's a slight hint of turbo lag at lower speeds.
2. The Kiger is an attractive looking car, however, we can't rule out the excessive use of plastics that have been made to keep the costs low. Though the overall quality is good, however, there are a few areas where plastic becomes scratchy. Soft-touch plastics on the top trim could have a better deal.
   

   The dual-tone colour scheme along with the stylish 16-inch alloys and a sloping roofline makes for a sporty-looking silhouette.

3. The Renault Kiger also misses out on a sunroof, which is a big drawback here. Its close rivals like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and the Mahindra XUV300 already have sunroof as a feature.
4. Also, there's no connected car tech offered on the Kiger, which we believe is a big miss here.
5. Features like wireless charging, Air Purifier, ambient lighting, 3D floor mat come with an accessory pack only.