Introduction
Competition in the compact SUV segment has always been tough and nowadays the most affordable and budget friendly SUV cars has a strong hold in Indian market. In affordable compact SUV race the Renault Kiger can be a good option. This car has impressed everyone by offering more features and styling at a lower price.
New Renault Kiger 2025
Recently, in August 24 they launched their Renault Kiger facelift model in India, starting from ₹6.30 lakh to ₹11.30 lakh, which comes in four variants (Authentic, Evolution, Techno and Emotion).
Exterior
From the front it gives a strong and muscular look with a new Renault logo. The LED setup (DRL, projector headlight, fog light) and the 16 inch diamond cut alloy makes it more attractive.
The Renault Kiger has functional use of roof rails, it can carry a load of up to 50kg and the ground clearance is 205mm.
Also the 360° camera features available in the top variants only and it placed under the car’s side view mirror.
Even from the rear, the Renault Kiger looks even sharper. The C-shaped signature LED tail lamps are now more prominent and the rear bumper has also been updated with new ‘Kiger’ lettering.
Interior
The exterior look of the car is fine, but the real comfort will feel when you sit inside. The interior of the new Renault Kiger 2025 will give a more premium feel than before.
In terms of design the interior gives a premium look with the white and black dual tone theme and the ventilated seats where the new Renault logo stitched in yellow radiant colour.
The dual-tone dashboard view, you get an 8-inch floating touchscreen display, climate controller, digital cluster, dual glove boxes. Talk about the backside, it added an arm rest (in top variant) and the boot space is 405 litre.
Engine Specification
The Renault has continues with its tried and tested engine and you will get the same 999cc engine and 2 engine types (1.0l Energy and Turbo) in Kiger facelift model.
1.0l Energy: This engine is excellent for city driving. Along with smooth and refined performance, it also gives good mileage. You will get the option of both manual and Automatic in it.
1.0L Turbo Petrol: If you want a little more power and a fun-to-drive experience, then this turbo engine is for you. With 100 PS of power, it can feel quite responsive even on the highway. In its AMT variants, you get the option of CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
You also get three drive modes in this car – Eco, Normal and Sport. You can choose the mode according to your needs, which makes the driving experience even better.
Tech Features
Auto headlamps
Rain sensing wiper
Wireless phone charger
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
Automatic climate control
Automatic AC with rear vents
Cruise control
Safety Features
Safety is something that should not be compromised and in this regard, the Renault Kiger 2025 is a big leap forward. The biggest upgrade is the addition of 6-airbags, which will now be available across all variants. Also the company claims that they have 21 standard safety features in the new facelift model.
Apart from this, it also has advanced safety features like Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Hill-Start Assist. All these features together make Renault Kiger one of the safest cars in this segment.
Kiger vs Competitors
Renault Kiger competes directly with cars like Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and Nissan Magnite. But with its features, style and most importantly, safety upgrades, Renault Kiger has become a very strong contender. More features and better safety at a lower price, this is the speciality of Renault.
Conclusion
So is the new Renault Kiger 2025 just a facelift? Absolutely not! It not only gets cosmetic changes, but also several major features and safety upgrades that make it a complete package. With bold exteriors, feature-rich interiors, great performance and now improved safety, the Renault Kiger 2025 could set a new benchmark in the compact SUV segment.
FAQs
Its price ranges between ₹6.30 lakh to ₹11.30 lakh in ex-showroom.
There are 6 airbags added in the Kiger, which are available in all variants.
The boot space of the car is 405 litre, which is sufficient for a small family.
In 2025 Renault Kiger is equipped with auto-headlights, cruise control, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 360° camera, automatic AC with rear vents and a wireless phone charger.