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Renault Kwid Waiting Period Goes Up to 6 Months

Though the Renault Kwid has been able to create the buzz the French carmaker expected from it, the company hasn't been able to retail the car in a large number. As a result, waiting period for the Renault hatchback in some cities has gone up to 6 months.
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Published on October 28, 2015

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    Though the Renault Kwid has been able to create the buzz the French carmaker expected from it, the company hasn't been able to retail the car in a large number. As a result, waiting period for the Renault hatchback in some cities has gone up to 6 months. Interestingly, it's the top-end variant of the hatchback that has attracted the maximum waiting period.

    Also Read: Renault Kwid: Prices, Specs, Features, and Images

    Things that helped the Renault Kwid get traction are its aggressive pricing, class-leading fuel-efficiency and a crossover-like design. Launched in the price range of Rs 2.56 lakh - Rs 3.53 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Kwid received over 25,000 bookings within a week of its launch though the deliveries began this month only.

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    Read: Renault Kwid Review

    For people not in the know, Renault Kwid is available in four variants - Standard, RxE, RxL and RxT - powered by a 0.8-litre,3-cylinder engine. Mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, this engine churns out a maximum power output of 53bhp and a peak torque of 72Nm.

    Also Read: Renault Kwid Sells Nearly 5,200 Units in October

    The company has plans to also bring in a more powerful version of the hatchback, which might feature a 1000cc petrol engine with an automated manual transmission (AMT).

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