Renault Kwid 1L Sce
According to Financial Express, Renault
India has scheduled the launch of the Renault Kwid 1.0L variant for this month.
This should appeal to prospective customers looking for more power from the
Kwid.
Currently, the Kwid is only sold with a
0.8L three cylinder SCe petrol engine, which outputs 52 hp and is capable of
averaging an ARAI-certified 25.13 km/l. Renault hasn’t revealed the performance
figures of the Kwid 1.0L variant, but it is expected to output 65-70 hp and
fuel efficiency could be close to the 0.8L variant. A 5-speed manual gearbox
will be fitted as standard, while the Easy-R AMT is likely to be offered in
top-end grades.
As seen at the Auto Expo 2016, the
exterior and interior of the Kwid 1.0L will be identical to its less powerful
sibling. The 1.0L variant is expected to offer dual airbags as an option, while
an ABS system may be in the cards. Renault India has assured that the Kwid will
far exceed the Indian safety norms in 2017.
With the launch of the 1.0L and 1.0L AMT
variants, Renault India is looking to expand its market share to 5 percent by
the end of this year.
