Renault is banking on the new model Kiger
that marks this carmaker’s entry in the compact SUV segment where it shall be
competing against Mahindra Bolero, Renault Triber, Datsun GO+, Nissan Kicks,
Volkswagen T-Roc, Tata Nexon, and Mahindra Marazzo. Initially, the SUV was to
follow its sibling, the Nissan Magnite. But, Nissan has officially pushed the
Magnite's launch to January 2021, thus emptying the path for the Kiger to
be the first compact SUV arrival from both the alliance partners.
CMF-A+
platform
The Renault Kiger, will be based on the
Alliance’s CMF-A+ platform that also surpasses the Renault Triber. This compact
SUV will be offered as a 5-seat model, Renault's astute packaging should make
the Kiger roomy and thus more comfortable.
It will also share its 1.0-litre petrol
engine with the Triber.
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Feature-packed
Renault will equip the Kiger with
steering-mounted audio controls and automatic climate control for the HVAC. In
terms of features, the SUV is expected to offer four airbags, a touchscreen infotainment
system, a reverse parking camera, and projector headlamps. The compact SUV could
also be offered with connected car technology.
The Kiger will go on sale around October
2020, allowing Renault to encash demand during the festive season.
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