New Delhi: Carmaker Renault India, which started taking pre-booking orders for Kwid, announced the launch date of its upcoming new model.
The car, which the company claims to be the most fuel efficient petrol model in the country delivering a mileage of 25.17 kmpl, will be launched on Thursday, with an expected price tag of Rs 3 lakh-Rs 4.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Kwid will compete against the likes of Maruti Alto 800, Hyundai Eon and others in the segment.
“Renault Kwid… will be first launched in India and thereby reflects the importance of India in Renault’s global expansion plans,” carmaker’s India Country CEO and Managing Director Sumit Sawhney had said.
One of the most important parameters in the hatchback segment is the fuel efficiency and Renault Kwid is a clear winner in this regard, he added.
Powering the Renault Kwid will be an all-new 799cc, 3-cylinder engine, which too has been developed by Renault-Nissan alliance. Mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, this engine churns out 54bhp and 72Nm.
With a weight around 660kg, the vehicle will surely offer a great power to weight ratio. The company claims that this engine will help the vehicle return the best-in-class mileage of 25.17kmpl. With such an impressive fuel-efficiency figure, the Kwid will also become the country’s most fuel-efficient petrol car.
The car comes with various features including class leading ground clearance of 180 mm and a boot capacity of 300 litres with a seven-inch touchscreen Media Nav system and a digital instrument cluster.
The company, which sells various popular models like Duster and Lodgy, plans to grow its sales and service presence across the country to reach 280 outlets by next year, almost doubling its current reach.