New Renault Kiger RXT (O) Launched To Celebrate 10 Years Of Renault In India

Renault is celebrating its glorious 10 years of existence in India with more than 7 lakh delighted customers. This French car manufacturer made its India debut back in 2011 with the Renault Fluence. However, in 2012, the company launched the Renault Duster mid-size SUV in India and this SUV became an instant hit. Over the years, Renault has got several blockbuster hit products like the Kwid, Triber and now the Kiger. Also, to commemorate this special occasion, Renault has launched a new RXT (O) variant of Kiger.

Renault Kiger RXT (O) - What's New?

Just a few months ago, Renault launched the all-new Kiger sub-compact in India and upon its launch, it was the most affordable sub-compact SUV in the country. Now, the company has launched a new RXT (O) variant for the Kiger and it slots in between its mid-spec RXT and the top-spec RXZ trims. It gets a bunch of goodies and features from the top-spec RXZ trim at a more affordable price point. For instance, this new variant gets a tri-octa all-LED headlamp, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and dual-tone colour shades. It even gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity along with a wireless phone charger.

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Renault Kiger RXT (O) - Engine Specifications

The new Renault Kiger RXT (O) is only available with the BS6 compliant 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine. This petrol motor churns out 72 PS of maximum power and 96 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and an AMT. Some other variants of the Kiger also get a BS6 compliant 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. This turbo petrol motor churns out 100 PS of maximum power and 160 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and it gets a CVT too.

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Renault Kiger RXT (O) - Price

This new variant of the Renault Kiger has been priced at Rs 7.37 lakhs for the manual variant while the automatic variant has been priced at Rs 7.87 lakhs. All the prices stick to Ex-showroom, Delhi. The bookings for the new Renault Kiger RXT(O) have already commenced from today (August 6, 2021). What are your thoughts on this new variant of the Renault Kiger? Do feel free to share your thoughts with all of us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more amazing motoring updates.