The CNG versions of the Renault Kiger, Triber and Kwid have been introduced in India. Renault is offering the CNG option for all three cars as a retrofitment and a three-year warranty. Notably, only the manual variants, except for the turbo and automatic ones, can be had with CNG. The brand has also homologated these kits to meet all safety and performance standards.
- Kwid CNG variants carry a premium of Rs 75,000
- Triber and Kiger CNG models cost an extra Rs 79,500
- Phased deliveries to begin from Delhi, Maharashtra and UP
An official source told Autocar India that under Renault's testing, the mileage went up by 1.5 times with the addition of a CNG kit. Note that the official mileage figures for these CNG cars are yet to be revealed. The source further added that there was no impact on driving performance. So, we have stated the standard engine specifications and fuel efficiency as a reference.
Renault Kwid CNG variant-wise price
The Kwid CNG's price starts from Rs 5.44 lakh and ends at Rs 6.74 lakh
| Renault Kwid CNG variant-wise price (in Rs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Standard | CNG |
| RXE MT | 469500 | 544500 |
| RXL(O) MT | 499500 | 574500 |
| RXL(O) AMT | 544500 | - |
| RXT MT | 550000 | 625000 |
| Climber MT | 587500 | 662500 |
| RXT AMT | 595000 | - |
| Climber MT DT | 599500 | 674500 |
| Climber AMT | 632500 | - |
| Climber AMT DT | 644500 | - |
The standard Kwid gets a 69hp, 1-litre petrol engine mated to a manual transmission. This setup returns a mileage of 21.7kpl, which is expected to go up with the CNG add-on. Notable equipment on offer with the hatchback includes an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reverse parking camera, a hill start assist, TPMS, and dual front airbags. Talking about its direct competition, it goes against the Alto K10 CNG, which is priced from Rs 5.83 lakh onwards.
Renault Triber CNG variant-wise price
Four CNG models of the Triber are priced from Rs 6.89 lakh to 9.25 lakh
| Renault Triber CNG variant-wise price (in Rs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Standard | CNG |
| RXE MT | 609995 | 689495 |
| RXL MT | 699995 | 779495 |
| RXT MT | 770995 | 850495 |
| RXZ MT | 822995 | 902495 |
| RXZ MT DT | 845995 | 925495 |
| RXZ AMT | 874995 | - |
| RXZ AMT DT | 897995 | - |
In the Triber, the 72hp figure from its 1-litre petrol mill is significantly higher than the Kwid, with a 19kpl fuel efficiency. The seven-seater has features like a 7-inch digital driver's display, a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, a cooled centre console, ABS, ESP, and front and side airbags. In the sub-four-metre MPV segment, the Triber has no contenders.
Renault Kiger CNG variant-wise price
The Kiger CNG models are priced from Rs 6.89 lakh to 10.79 lakh
| Renault Kiger CNG variant-wise price (in Rs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Standard | CNG |
| RXE MT | 609995 | 689495 |
| RXL MT | 684995 | 764495 |
| RXL AMT | 734995 | - |
| RXT MT | 799995 | 879495 |
| RXT(O) MT DT | 822995 | 902495 |
| RXT (O) AMT | 849995 | - |
| RXT (O) AMT DT | 872995 | - |
| RXZ MT | 879995 | 959495 |
| RXZ MT DT | 902995 | 982495 |
| RXT(O) Turbo CVT | 999995 | - |
| RXZ Turbo MT DT | 999995 | 1079495 |
| RXZ Turbo CVT DT | 1022995 | - |
| RXT(O) Turbo CVT DT | 1022995 | - |
| RXZ Turbo CVT | 1099995 | - |
| RXZ Turbo CVT DT | 1122995 | - |
Renault's sole SUV offering here, the Kiger, shares its 72hp engine with the Triber; however, the mileage is slightly higher at 19.17kpl. Three drive modes, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, traction control and four airbags are offered with the car. The Tata Nexon CNG with a turbo petrol engine, starting at Rs 9 lakh, rivals the Kiger.
Automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata and Hyundai are offering factory-fitted CNG in their cars, while Honda provides it as a showroom fitment with the Amaze – something that Renault will be doing as well.
ALL PRICES ARE EX-SHOWROOM DELHI.
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