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Renault kiger

Renault Kiger production version unveiled globally. Expected to launch in February last or march first week.
Renault kiger is a compact SUV (a B-segment SUV). This is based on CMFA+ platform in which Renault triber is based. The dimensions of kiger are, length- 3991mm, width- 1750mm , height- 1600mm , wheelbase- 2500mm. 
Design of Renault kiger
Starting from front, it is quite similar to kwid. The Renault signature grille which combines the aggressive LED day time running lights. The trio-beam LED headlamps are placed over the bumper as Renault kwid and a black bar connecting them. A sculpted treatment is given to the bonnet. The diamond cut alloy wheels are of 16inches and has a nice design with lite black treatment.The thick roof rails offers stunning looks from side. Black plastic cladding is running across the lower body along with th wheel arches. It offers a SUV-coupe looks like its concept. Moving to the rear, the tail lamps are LED. The c shaped tail light looks awesome. Rear stop lamp is placed on spoiler. The spoiler gives a sporty appeal to rear profile. Aluminum skid plate makes it prominent. Although this is a sub 4 meter SUV it feels well proportion, doesn't feel cut from rear to stay under 4 meter.
Interior of kiger
Renault kiger gets an awesome layout for interior. A 8 inch floating touch screen stands it out from other Renault cars.Screen is placed in panel which integrates the AC vents also. A brushed aluminum bar run across the dashboard, The side AC vents are merged in it. At the lower side of central console the control for AC and push button start stop exists. The steering wheel is very simple, controls for audio are placed on it. It gets all digital meter console which feels premium. Whole interior is in black theme.
Features in kiger 
Renault kiger is a car from that segment, which covers 50% of total sales in India today. It have to offer a lot of features to stay in market and actually it gets a plenty of features. It gets 8 inch infotainment system, arkamys 3D sound system, wireless projection for android auto and apple car play, sterling mounted audio control, automatic climate control,  passive entry with push button start stop, wireless charger, ambient lights, 7 inch TFT display for meter console.
Engine and transmission
Renault kiger is loaded with a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder turbo petrol engine for thrilling performance. This engine is 100 bhp powerful and can produce 160nm torque. There is a 1.0 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine is also come which will be 72 bhp powerful and can produce 96 nm torque. Both the engine have 5 speed manual and 5 speed automatic transmission however the the naturally aspirated will be AMT and the turbo one will be CVT.
Expected price and rivals
Renault kiger's expeced price is 5 lakh to 9.5 lakh. This will compete tata nexon, mahindra XUV 500, Hyundai venue, Maruti Suzuki vitara brezza, ford ecosport, Nissan magnite and Toyota urban cruiser.

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