Renault launches new Kwid AMT priced at Rs 4.25 lakh

Renault India on Friday announced the launch of the new KWID AMT priced at Rs 4.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). This is Rs 30,000 more than the KWID 1-litre versionThe KWID AMT is powered by the 1.0-litre Smart Control efficiency (SCe) engine offering a fuel efficiency of 24.04 kmpl. It also comes with a revolutionary first in segment Shift Control AMT Dial (R-N-D) instead of a conventional gearstick.

It will deliver 68PS of maximum power and peak torque of 91Nm at 4,250rpm, with excellent fuel efficiency of 24.04 kmpl.

Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and MD, Renault India Operations, said, “Looking at evolving customer preferences, AMT technology is becoming popular in the compact hatchback segment and we are happy to build on our portfolio by launching the KWID AMT. With this launch, we look forward to welcoming more customers into the Renault family as we endeavour to aggressively build our presence in India.”

The Renault KWID AMT will be available in the top-end RXT variant with five colour options- Fiery Red, Ice Cool White, Moon Light Silver, Outback Bronze and Planet Grey. Bookings have commenced across all Renault dealerships in India, it said in a release.

Renalt has hit success with the launch of the Kwid. In October the sales of Kwid had grown by 88.7% from the same period last year to 9,801 units.