Renault has released a model year update for the
Kwid in India and announced the 2.5 lakh sales milestone of the car. Here’s the
2018 Renault Kwid detailed in official images.
The 2018 Renault Kwid comes with new convenience and
safety features. Renault has introduced three first-in-segment features for its
entry-level car: rear armrest, rear 12-volt power socket and an integrated
reverse parking camera. Another addition is ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor)
seatbelts fitted to the rear as standard.
The rear camera is available in the RXT (O) grade
and the Climber variant. Rear armrest and 12V power socket are included in the
RXT (O) grade and the Climber variant respectively. The RXT (O) grade has
gained new razor edge chrome grille and stylised chrome near the gear knob. The
RXL grade now includes front power windows and remote central locking. Renault
has taken the MY2018 update opportunity to also introduce the essential creep
function in the Kwid AMT variant. The company calls it ‘Traffic Assist.’
The 2018 Renault Kwid is available with two engines:
0.8L SCe and 1.0L SCe. The 0.8-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol
engine produces 54 PS and 72 Nm of torque. It is coupled to a 5-speed manual
transmission. The 1.0-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine
develops 68 PS and 91 Nm of torque. It routes power to the front wheels via a
5-speed manual transmission or the 5-speed Easy-R automated manual
transmission.
The 2018 Renault Kwid’s prices are the same as those
of the outgoing model. It comes with a 4 year/1 lakh km class-leading warranty
along with roadside assistance too. Previously 2 year/50,000 km warranty and
2-year roadside assistance were standard. Bookings have commenced nationwide.
2018 Renault Kwid - Prices
- Standard 0.8L SCe MT - INR 2,66,700
- RXE 0.8L SCe MT - INR 3,09,800
- RXL 0.8L SCe MT - INR 3,55,900
- RXT (O) 0.8L SCe MT - INR 3,82,500
- RXT (O) 1.0L SCe MT - INR 4,04,500
- RXT (O) 1.0L SCe AMT - INR 4,34,500
- Climber 1.0L SCe MT - INR 4,29,500
- Climber 1.0L SCe AMT - INR 4,59,500