Renault has unveiled the India-made Renault Kwid
Extreme at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show 2017 (GIIAS
2017). The Renault Kwid Extreme Study, as the badge reads, showcases the
customizability of the model and points at a possible future variant.
The Kwid gains a
new front bumper with grey inserts and red highlights complete with a splitter
and sharp bumper extensions. Three square enclosure carry LED lights on each
side arranged to mimic a chequered flag pattern, similar to what we will see on
the 2018 Renault Megane RS. Towards the side, the bumper gets faux air intakes
as well.
The grille including the Renault badge is devoid of
chrome with just some red highlighting on the studs. Headlamps get LED
detailing along with the addition of projector units. A thick carbon fibre
finish runs across the roof and bonnet with red highlighting. The car is
finished in the Ice Cool White shade.
Much like the front, the rear too gets a new bumper
with red highlights and air intakes towards the side. Complementing the race
car inspired exteriors are the air diffuser and the oversized spoiler at the
back. The rear bumper also gets ‘Extreme’ badging. Other notable design
elements include a chequered flag patterned side rub strip similar to Kwid 1.0,
OZ Racing rims with low profile tires and red ORVM casing.
In stark contrast to the exterior, the cabin has
been left untouched. Renault could have added bucket seats and a race harness
to complete the racer look, similar to the treatment given to the Kwid Racer
present at the 2016 Auto Expo.
In Indonesia, the Kwid is listed on the official
website with a 1.0 SCe Petrol engine good for 68 PS and 91 Nm mated to a
5-speed manual transmission. The price of the Renault Kwid in Indonesia starts
from IDR 119,600,000.
