Renault Kwid 1.0L spied testing, to be showcased at the Auto Expo

Renault has come up with the 1-litre variant of Kwid with AMT Easy-R transmission, at the Auto Expo 2016. The new version launch will further help Renault to expand Kwid’s success in higher segments. The 800cc variant has already crossed over 85,000 bookings and has received appreciation for its value for money aspects. This 1-litre version is expected to be launched in mid-2016 with a price tag of around Rs. 4 lac. Check out the complete Expo coverage of Renault Kwid right here

French carmaker is coming up with the much awaited 1-litre petrol engine variant of its Renault Kwid hatchback. Kwid owes its success to its competitive pricing, which appealed to the Indian customers. This new Kwid will be showcased at the upcoming Auto Expo. To add fuel to the speculations, the 1-litre version of Kwid has been spied testing in Brazil for the first time.

If reports are to be believed then the souped-up Kwid is expected to be launched in India, sometime in mid-2016, although Renault has not made any confirmations as of yet. This more gruntier version is expected to have a power output of 77bhp and will probably revolutionize the budget car segment in the country. The French carmaker also plans to introduce automatic transmission variants for both 800cc and 1-litre models in the future, along with dual airbags, which will be a segment-first.

According to the Brazilian media reports, the spied-model is similar to the India-spec variants with exception to the chrome fog lamp housings, sizes of the rear view mirrors and body colored bumpers. Even the interiors of the two models are somewhat similar but the local tastes will determine the color themes and seat fabrics to be used in the Indian model.

In Brazil, Renault Kwid is estimated to be priced at around 30,000 Reals (approximately Rs. 5 lakhs). In September last year, the 800cc petrol version of the Renault Kwid was launched in India and within just two months of its launch, it managed to secure a place in the top ten best-selling models list for the month of December. In a price conscious market like India, Renault has managed to sell around 10,600 units and the demand is so high that in some cities customers are facing a waiting period of up to 10 months.

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