The Renault Kiger is the official name of the HBC subcompact SUV and the new offering will share its fundamentals with the Triber. It will get an all-new turbocharged gasoline engine and it’s scheduled for release next year.
To see photos
The production Renault Kiger will be almost 80% identical to the concept version.
Renault India has finally removed the wraps from its subcompact SUV, which was previously called the ‘HBC’ concept. It will be called Renault Kiger at launch. The new Renault Kiger concept is a preview of Renault’s upcoming subcompact SUV that will go on sale in 2021 and will be built on the same platform as the Triber MPV. The Kiger will make its world debut in India and will also be exported abroad. Renault says it will also introduce a completely new global engine in the SUV under 4 meters.
Read also: Renault HBC Subcompact SUV Concept Officially Unveiled
The front design is identical to the Kwid, but the Kiger concept makes the LED DRLs cross the face of the SUV, reminding you of the Kia Seltos.
The new Renault Kiger show car has been designed and developed by corporate design teams in France and India. The concept shows a modern, open-air vibe with the additional cladding, pronounced wheel arches and robust bumpers. The split lighting up front is reminiscent of the Kwid, but the Kiger has a wider LED band running across the front of the car, with the three-point LED headlights positioned on the bumper.
Widened wheel arches, roof rails and a semi-floating C-pillar add to the sporty look of the Renault Kiger concept.
You also get items like the semi-floating roof, a roof-integrated spoiler flag, a sloped rear window, and the tapered mirrors that have been designed like airplane wings. At the rear, the extra muscle in the C-pillar adds to the sporty appeal and is integrated into the tailgate for eye-catching lines and folds. The C-shaped LED taillights have a distinctive pattern. The concept version rides on 19-inch alloy wheels with heavily grooved tires, while the ground clearance is 210mm. Renault says that nearly 80 percent of Kiger’s production specs will be identical to the concept car, and that’s something worth waiting for.
Read also: Subcompact SUV Renault HBC retested in India
The C-shaped LED taillights get a distinctive design element and add to the sharp appearance of the rear profile
Commenting on the new Kiger for India, Venkatram Mamillapalle, Managing Director and CEO, Renault India Operations, said: “Renault Kiger is our new B-SUV that will stand out as an attractive, smart and exciting offering from Groupe Renault. announce that the global launch of Renault Kiger will be in India, after which it will be launched in other markets around the world. After Kwid and Triber, the Renault Kiger is the third Groupe Renault global car to be launched first in India, followed from other markets. In line with our strategy for India, Renault Kiger will be an example of disruptive innovation. It will be launched in segment B, which represents more than 50% of total industry sales, allowing us to grow our presence across the country. In a short period of time, Renault has already passed the sales milestone of 6.50,000 in India and we look forward to continuing on this progressive journey with Renault Kiger. “
Read also: Nissan Magnite Subcompact SUV Makes World Debut in India
Regarding the powertrain, Renault has yet to say that the SUV will have an all-new turbocharged engine and we believe it will be a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol unit. Expect to see manual and automatic transmission options available on the SUV when it goes on sale. Renault has yet to share interior images, but we expect to see a center console with a heavy screen and a digital cluster as well. Plus, expect to see connected tech on the Kiger when it goes on sale.
The Renault Kiger will go on sale in India sometime in 2021 and will also be exported to other markets.
0 Comments
No word on pricing yet, but the 2021 Renault Kiger could see a tag price of just under ₹ 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variants. It will be manufactured locally at the Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu and we expect competitive pricing on the SUV. The Kiger will seek to establish itself in the highly competitive subcompact SUV space, which boasts such models as the Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and others.
For the latest car news and reviews, follow carandbike.com at Twitter, Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
.
