Renault Kiger

How is the design?

The Renault Kiger looks extremely spacious and attractive. The design chief of this model had clearly made sure that the car even after being 5 seated must look big and spacious. The Subcompact SUV looks bigger than its mentioned dimensions.

The Renault Kiger comes with a flat bonnet and a cliff-like nose. It has a large winged front grille and split headlamp setup. The rear of the car is like a wild tailgate and it's muscular. Even though the model is a Subcompact SUV, it is 80 per cent close to the design of an SUV. The attractive part of the car is the three- LED array inside the headlamp housing placed on the bumper rather than on the hood line.

The price of the Renault Kiger increases because of the premium feel you can experience in the cabin. Those who have a liking for Kia Sonet would definitely love this.

How does it drive?

Renault Kiger as a car is quite efficient and gives you a smooth driving experience. They provide fuel efficiency- at 20kmpl for the manual petrol model. But when you drive the car, on the highway, in eco mode- it provides 17.38kmpl. But if you drive this car in more urban areas, the figure falls down to 12.22kmpl.

The brakes are quite impressive when it comes to this subcompact SUV. It has a combination of disc and drums with ABS kicking in the anchors. This helps in bringing the Renault Kiger to a complete halt in just 40.9 metres.

The car is quite dependable and solid. They claim to provide you with a smooth ride and it's true. The ride quality of this car is quite good due to the McPherson set up at the front end paired with a twist-beam at the rear. It controls the body rolls quite well and doesn't let you feel any dive under hard braking.

How comfortable is Renault Kiger ?

Renault Kiger is one of the most comfortable luxurious cars available in the market currently. It has a good leg space and the interior is designed in a spacious manner.

The car provides its owner with a good amount of leg space and the one's sitting in the backseat can enjoy the space as well. With the given dimensions, you will realize that the car looks much bigger and it is more spacious than it looks like. The seating arrangement is also well thought and well planned. The front seats, as well as the back seats, provide equal comfort.

The brakes of the car are very impressive. If you are on a bendy road, the car won't let you feel any of the bends. The drive will be really smooth.

How's the interior?

Firstly, if we talk about the cabin of this beautiful Renault Kiger, then we must know that it's good looking. The look is quite simple but it works efficiently. It has a three-tiered dashboard which is solid. It has control knobs and dials. It also has the air-con control knobs placed there. A knurling effect is seen in the door pads texture and the seat upholstery.

There are some new features such as cup holders and a small bin is found right next to the hand brake lever. The cup holders can be even removed if you want to use the space in some other way. There are additional bins placed under the armrest. The split unit is the glove box that is used for storage and it is cooled, so you can cool your bottle of water.

The centre console of the car is huge which somehow creates a small gap between the walls of the centre console when you sit down. But more or less the car provides enough space and this car has one of the most spacious cabins. The knee room and headroom of the car are very spacious. Even though it is a 5 seated car, with the fifth person you would feel a little bit of squeeze. The space at the back is good because the CMF-A+ platform is designed to have a flat floor which means that all the passengers at the back will have enough leg space without any trouble. So, the interior of this car definitely stands out.

How's the tech?

Renault Kiger's tech is amazing. The car comes with a minimalist dashboard that doesn't have many buttons. It has a chunky steering and a 7- inch digital instrument console. The car has an 8- inch touch screen with wireless Smartphone connectivity in form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

How's the storage?

The storage of this car is technically massive. 405 litres is the boot space of the car, which is pretty amazing and huge. The ground clearance of the car is 205 mm. The Renault Kiger's cabin gives you a total space of 29 litres.

How's the mileage?

The mileage provided by the Renault Kiger (Petrol) is 20 kmpl, but it does come down to 17.38 kmpl. If you're driving the car in urban areas, then the figure comes down to 13 kmpl which is definitely not the best when it comes to its segment-best.

How is the performance?

The performance of the Renault Kiger is definitely not rigid and quite flexible. Firstly, it has a new 1.0L Turbo petrol engine. It is really efficient due to the multi-sense drive modes and the multi-skin 17.78 cm reconfigurable TFT cluster. The car comes with an electric power steering. The car comes with a disc brake in the front and a drum brake at the rear which helps in the high standard of performance. The steering has a lovely grip and this feature will make your driving experience more smooth and enjoyable.

The transmission type of the car is either manual or automatic. This makes the car more reliable and easy going. The car provides enough space and the dimensions are pretty impressive. The Renault Kiger has a multi-point fuel injection which makes the car more convenient in driving. The suspension of the car includes a Macpherson strut with a lower Transverse link and the rear is twisted beam suspension with coil spring.The engine is tuned to provide a 71 bhp and 96 Nm peak torque. The tyres are 195/60. The displacement is 999 cc and there are three cylinders.

How safe is Renault Kiger?

When it comes to safety, the Renault Kiger is given a three stars rating. The car comes with four airbags. Two in the front and two sides have an airbag. The car also provides ABS with EBD. It has parking sensors, a parking camera and also an electronic stability control.

The Renault Kiger has even been designed as a lightweight structure. The recently launched Kiger comes with a CMF-A + platform and therefore the car has a better build quality.

Is it a good value for money?

The Renault Kiger does have a good value because it is a well-balanced family car. The car provides immense space for its price. It is an affordable car with good features, practicality, and transmission, and of course petrol engines. The price range is also quite fine based on the size of the car. But one thing, you must definitely go for a test drive before you finally decide to buy the car.