Renault Kiger FAQs

The turbo-petrol engine with the CVT automatic would be our pick of the bunch. Not only is this engine peppy and quick to respond to throttle inputs, but the CVT is relatively smooth and has little in the way of the type’s ‘rubberband’ effect. This 1.0-litre turbo-petrol pulls well and stays linear in its power delivery, providing the necessary tug even past 5,000rpm.
 

While the front seats of the Renault Kiger are well-bolstered and even get a ventilation function on the top-spec trim, the rear seats of this sub-4-metre SUV are surprisingly good. Not only are the seats comfy, with the outer two being nice and broad, the centre seat is wider than average too. Rear passengers also get dedicated AC vents and a centre armrest with integrated cupholders. Moreover, there’s plenty of headroom and legroom on offer too.

Like with the Triber, Renault upgraded the 8-inch touchscreen when it updated the Kiger for 2025. While it remains usable and integrates wireless smartphone connectivity, the screen’s resolution is lacklustre when compared to rivals like the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet – the chunky bezels don’t look all that modern either. And while there’s ambient lighting, this has been done with the use of white bulbs and not dedicated LED strips. Finally, the sound insulation could have been better as mechanical noises make their way into this cabin quite easily. However, higher trims get embroidered Renault logo on the seat backrests, contrast stitching on some of the surfaces, and a light & dark two-tone theme for a premium look.
 

The Renault Kiger might be a small SUV, but its compliant ride and sure-footedness at speed makes it feel like a bigger and heavier car. It also handles well and feels composed when quick lane changes are required.
 

While Renault is yet to crash test the updated Kiger, the previous iteration received a four-star safety rating from Global NCAP. The Kiger gets 6 airbags, ESP, traction control, TPMS and hill-start assist as standard.
 

With a claimed ARAI mileage of 17.63kpl, the Renault Kiger CVT is less frugal than the Hyundai Venue DCT. However, when compared to the turbo-manual variant of the Venue, the Kiger turbo-manual is more fuel efficient.