The most affordable model in Renault’s India line-up, the Kwid has undergone a minor lifecycle update for 2026. This brings with it a few styling tweaks over the pre-facelift model, but focusing primarily on the integration of the French brand’s latest logo. However, if you’re in the market for a new Renault Kwid, which variant should be you pick? Let’s find out.
2026 Renault Kwid powertrain options
The updated Kwid continues with the same three-cylinder petrol engine as its predecessor. This 1.0-litre naturally aspirated mill churns out 69hp at 5,500rpm and 92.5Nm at 4,250rpm. Customers get to choose from a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed automated manual transmission. Since the powertrain is also the same as in the pre-facelift car, the performance and fuel efficiency of the 2026 Kwid will be familiar too.
2026 Renault Kwid variant-wise features
Evolution price: Rs 4.53 lakh – Rs 4.90 lakh
- Body-coloured bumpers
- 14-inch steel wheels with cover
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- Door decals
- Rear spoiler
- Remote keyless entry
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Piano black and chrome inserts
- Internally adjustable outer rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
- Front power windows
- LED monochrome instrument cluster
- Manual AC
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 2-speaker audio system
- USB and AUX ports
- 12V power socket
- Dual airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Brake assist
- Hill-start assist (AMT only)
- Electronic stability programme
- Traction control system
- Tyre-pressure monitoring system
- Rear parking sensors
- Speed-sensing auto door lock/unlock
- Rear-door child lock
- 3-point seatbelts all around
- Speed alert
Climber price: Rs 4.53 lakh – Rs 4.90 lakh
Features over Evolution
ORVM-integrated turn indicators
Door cladding
Dual-tone wheel cover
Two-tone paint
Faux front and rear skid plates
‘Climber’ branding on C-pillars
Chrome-plated inner door handles
Two-tone cabin trim
Rear power windows
Steering-mounted controls
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Rear parcel tray
Side airbags
Reversing camera
Manually adjustable inner rearview mirror (IRVM)
2026 Renault Kwid prices
Price: Rs 4.53 lakh-5.61 lakh (ex-showroom)
There only two trim levels of the 2026 Renault Kwid on sale. The most affordable is the Evolution trim, whose manual and AMT variants are priced at Rs 4.53 lakh and Rs 4.90 lakh, respectively. The fully loaded Climber trim’s manual variant is priced at Rs 5.15 lakh, while the AMT variant costs Rs 5.61 lakh. Depending on the variant, prices have dropped by between Rs 10,000 and Rs 32,000 over the pre-facelift Kwid.
2026 Renault Kwid: Which variant should you buy?
The top-end Climber AMT variant offers everyday convenience and more safety features
While the Kwid’s Climber MT variant costs Rs 1.08 lakh more than its Evolution counterpart, it offers more in the way of safety and everyday convenience tech. Not only does it get six airbags (instead of just two on the Evolution) and a rearview camera, but it also comes with a manually adjustable IRVM that will be handy when driving at night. The Climber also gets power windows for all occupants, steering-mounted audio controls, powered ORVMs and a rear parcel tray. Moreover, its upgraded exterior makes for a nicer-looking car overall. Paying extra for the AMT further adds hill-start assist and the general user-friendliness of an automatic gearbox.
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