Renault Triber, Kiger and Kwid now come with CNG
The CNG versions of the Renault Kiger, Triber and Kwid were introduced in India today. Renault is offering the CNG option with all its three cars as a retrofitment and a three-year warranty. Notably, only the manual variants can be had with CNG except the turbo and automatic ones. The brand has also homologated these kits to meet all safety and performance standards.
- Kwid CNG variants carry a Rs 75,000 premium
- Triber and Kiger CNG models cost Rs 79,500 extra
- Phased deliveries to begin from Delhi, Maharashtra and UP
An official source told Autocar India that under Renault's testing, the mileage went up by 1.5 times with the addition of a CNG kit. Note that the official mileage figures of these CNG cars are yet to be revealed. It further added that there was no impact on driving performance. So, we have stated the standard engine specifications and fuel-efficiency as a reference.
Renault Kwid CNG variant-wise price
The Kwid CNG's price starts from Rs 5.44 lakh, ends at Rs 6.74 lakh
| Renault Kwid CNG variant-wise price (in Rs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Standard | CNG |
| RXE MT | 469500 | 544500 |
| RXL(O) MT | 499500 | 574500 |
| RXL(O) AMT | 544500 | - |
| RXT MT | 550000 | 625000 |
| Climber MT | 587500 | 662500 |
| RXT AMT | 595000 | - |
| Climber MT DT | 599500 | 674500 |
| Climber AMT | 632500 | - |
| Climber AMT DT | 644500 | - |
The standard Kwid gets a 69hp-1-litre petrol engine mated to a manual transmission. This setup returns a mileage of 21.7kpl and the same is expected to go up with the CNG add-on. Notable equipment on offer with the hatchback includes 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reverse parking camera, hill start assist, TPMS and dual front airbags. Talking about its direct competition, it goes against the Alto K10 CNG, which is priced from Rs 5.83 lakh onwards.
Renault Triber CNG variant-wise price
Four CNG models of the Triber are priced from Rs 6.89 lakh to 9.25 lakh
| Renault Triber CNG variant-wise price (in Rs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Standard | CNG |
| RXE MT | 609995 | 689495 |
| RXL MT | 699995 | 779495 |
| RXT MT | 770995 | 850495 |
| RXZ MT | 822995 | 902495 |
| RXZ MT DT | 845995 | 925495 |
| RXZ AMT | 874995 | - |
| RXZ AMT DT | 897995 | - |
In the Triber, the 72hp figure from its 1-litre petrol mill is significantly higher than the Kwid, with a 19kpl fuel efficiency. The seven-seater has features like 7-inch digital driver's display, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, cooled centre console, ABS, ESP and front and side airbags. In the sub-four metre MPV segment, the Kiger has no contender.
Renault Kiger CNG variant-wise price
The Kiger CNG models are priced from Rs 6.89 lakh to 10.79 lakh
| Renault Kiger CNG variant-wise price (in Rs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Standard | CNG |
| RXE MT | 609995 | 689495 |
| RXL MT | 684995 | 764495 |
| RXL AMT | 734995 | - |
| RXT MT | 799995 | 879495 |
| RXT(O) MT DT | 822995 | 902495 |
| RXT (O) AMT | 849995 | - |
| RXT (O) AMT DT | 872995 | - |
| RXZ MT | 879995 | 959495 |
| RXZ MT DT | 902995 | 982495 |
| RXT(O) Turbo CVT | 999995 | - |
| RXZ Turbo MT DT | 999995 | 1079495 |
| RXZ Turbo CVT DT | 1022995 | - |
| RXT(O) Turbo CVT DT | 1022995 | - |
| RXZ Turbo CVT | 1099995 | - |
| RXZ Turbo CVT DT | 1122995 | - |
Renault's sole SUV offering here, the Kiger shares its 72hp engine with the Triber, however, mileage is slightly up to 19.17kpl. Three drive modes, 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charger, traction control and four airbags are offered with the car. The Tata Nexon CNG with a turbo petrol engine, starting at Rs 9 lakh, rivals the Kiger.
Automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata and Hyundai are offering factory-fitted CNG in their cars, while Honda provides it as a showroom fitment with the Amaze, something that Renault will be doing as well.
ALL PRICES ARE EX-SHOWROOM DELHI
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