Renault Kwid image gallery
Renault has just unveiled its CMF-A platform based car, the Kwid. The car was presented by Carlos Goshn, chairman and group CEO, Renault-Nissan Alliance in Chennai today. The name could sound familiar because it debuted on a concept at the 2014 Auto Expo. The Kwid is to be priced from Rs 3 to 4 lakh when it goes on sale between September and November this year. For full details on the car, see our exhaustive live coverage from the reveal event. The Kwid is a sub-4m entry-level hatchback that uses its SUV styling and clever engineering to promise exceptional interior space and fuel economy at an unprecedented price.
The Kwid was designed in India and France and takes on many SUV-style cues from the stance to the side-cladding and wheel arches. The rectangular headlamps and the squared off muscular silhouette both are strong SUV reminders
Renault promises that the Kwid will change the segment's dynamic with its blend of economy, space and innovation
The Kwid, Renault says, will have the segment's best interior volume as well as the largest boot
The Kwid uses a 7-inch touchscreen that elevates the premium character and includes features that few cars in its segment will have
The Kwid offers simple aircon controls, including a thermostat, five-speed blower plus vent/recirculate and blower direction controls
We love the simple looking hexagonal knob on the stubby shift lever. The cubbies look useful but could be too shallow to actually hold a cup of coffee. Note power window switches on the console - we don't like that quite as much though
The simple digital layout includes a very large speedometer readout with a prominent fuel gauge on the right. See that shiny line on the bottom? That's an LCD readout
The Kwid uses dark colours to give a built-to-cost cabin a sense of premiumness. The instrument cluster and the infotainment screen bolster that impression
Nirmit Soni and Mishu Batra, in the pic, were among many Indian designers who were integral to the development of the new car which took place in India and France
Renault had set out to design a premium feeling interior. Looking at the fit and finish and overall quality levels, the company looks like it has managed to achieve the goal
Renault had set out to design a premium feeling interior. Looking at the fit and finish and overall quality levels, the company looks like it has managed to achieve the goal
This was the original Renault concept showcased at the Auto Expo 2014
More from OVERDRIVE on the new Renault Kwid:
2014 Delhi Auto Expo : Renault KWID concept unveiled
Renault Kwid to be launched in India between Sep-Nov, 2015
Renault Kwid: Features explained
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