Likable and Not so likable features of the KWID. Review on Renault Kwid RXT Optional

The Renault Kwid has been launched in India at a price of between Rs. 2.57 - 3.53 lakhs(ex-Delhi).

What you'll like:

• Distinctive styling! Looks swell for an A-segment hatchback

• Value-for-money pricing. A lot of car for the money

• Well-packaged cabin with good space, comfy seats & lots of storage

• Huge 300 liter boot. 2nd biggest among all hatchbacks!

• 799 cc petrol has sufficient pep for the city. ARAI fuel efficiency rating is the highest for any petrol car

• Suspension offers a comfortable ride with neutral handling. 180 mm of ground clearance too

• Equipment in a budget car(driver's airbag, digital meter cluster, touchscreen ICE, navigation, full MID & more)

What you won't:

• 3-cylinder engine causes vibrations(especially when idling) & sounds unpleasant(as the revvs climb)

• Some essential features missing(internally adjustable ORVMs, retractable rear seatbelts etc.)

• Mediocre expressway competence. Best driven <100 km/h

• Renault's dealer & after-sales network is far weaker than that of Maruti or Hyundai

• 28 liter fuel tank is the smallest in the segment and its 5 meter turning radius the biggest

• No 1.0L engine variant like the Alto K10 & Eon 1.0