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Renault Kwid User Reviews

Name: The Renault Kwid AMT is a good option. I've been using one and it's been a de...
Item: Renault Kwid
Rating: 4
Author: Abhijit RS

4.4/5

12 Ratings | 9 Reviews

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Suprathik•17 Sept 2026

5/5

I've been driving the Kwid since 2022, and it's been fabulous for family drives, both in the city and for longer trips. The seating comfort is top-rated, and the power is good for road conditions. It handles with ease and comfort, making it perfect for a small family. Best car that has kept me happy since 2022.

Inder Dev•17 Sept 2026

4/5

Good car for this price range. Looks like an SUV. Mileage is accha. Build quality is not that great. Engine sound hasn't reduced yet; after so many years in the market, it should have been worked on. Vibration is a bit high, but once it picks up speed on the road, it feels great. Steering is very smooth.

Vasim Jaman•17 Sept 2026

3/5

I have driven it around 8000 to 9000 km. It's very compact for congested areas, making it great for city driving. However, it's not ideal for long trips, especially for those who travel more than 10000 km a year.

Autocar User•17 Sept 2026

5/5

Kwid is a good car for daily use. We bought it because it has good mileage, performance, and fantastic comfort features. Overall, performance is very good.

Abhishek Joshi•5 Aug 2026

4/5

The Kwid is great for its compact size and stylish looks, making it ideal for city driving. It offers decent mileage too. For a budget-friendly option, the Kwid is hard to beat.

RCB•28 Jul 2026

5/5

GOOD EXPERIENCE, OVERALL ITS A FAMILY CAR IN SHAPE OF MINI SUV

Abhinnashish•21 Jul 2026

4/5

Renault Kwid is a low cost automatic option you can choose.

gokul nair•12 Jul 2026

5/5

Does the job adequately. Amt is a little tricky but overall, very comfortable. Very good buying and service experience.

Abhijit RS•19 Apr 2026

4/5

The Renault Kwid AMT is a good option. I've been using one and it's been a decent experience till date.

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•2w

I have been driving Renault Kwid for the past 8 years for daily commute within the city. I have owned Scorpio, Sumo, Tata Indica and Santro in the past. Now, I want to upgrade to another car for daily city and highway driving. On an average, average monthly city driving is 600-800 km and with 3 long drives of 1500 to 1800 km annually on average. We are family of 3 and working professionals. My son is 20 years old. We plan to buy the car in October under a budget of 23 lakh. Please advise which vehicle, variant and fuel type should I opt for.

•2w

Based on your usage, a petrol automatic SUV is the most sensible choice. Your monthly running is around 600-800 km with three long highway trips a year, which does not justify a diesel. Given your budget of up to Rs. 23 lakh, the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT is the recommendation. It offers a good balance of comfort, space and features, making it a significant upgrade from the Kwid. The Seltos is also well-suited for both city driving and long highway journeys, and it will be comfortable for a family of three adults.If you want to stick with Renault, the new Duster is a good option. It feels more solid than the Seltos, has strong turbo petrol engines and a massive boot for your outstation trips. It gets all the bells and whistles and is priced very competitively, so your Rs. 23 lakh could go a lot further. Do note that the fuel efficiency won't be as good, however, and the rear seat isn't as spacious. Overall, the Seltos is your best bet.

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•12w

Renault Kwid vs Hyundai i 10

•10w

I recently purchased a Hyundai Venue HX8 DCT and now want to replace my 10-year-old Hyundai i20 Magna Manual. Since E20 fuel is becoming standard, I am looking for a small, budget-friendly, E20-compliant car that is reliable for Kolkata’s heavy city traffic and can handle potholes and waterlogged roads well. My budget is under Rs. 7.5 lakh. The options I’m considering are the Renault Kwid Climber, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz, Tata Tiago Pure Plus, and Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi. I am also open to better suggestions if there are any.

•10w

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz is the best fit for your requirements. It is E20-compliant, well-built and has a proven track record for reliability, which is important given your 10-year ownership experience with Hyundai. The Nios also offers a comfortable ride and good ground clearance for a hatchback, making it better suited for your requirements. The Tata Tiago is a strong alternative with a robust suspension setup, but Hyundai’s service network and ownership experience give the Nios the edge. The Kwid Climber is the most affordable option, but it does not feel as refined or as well put together as the Hyundai or Tata car. The Celerio is reliable and efficient, but it does not feel as premium as the Tata or the Hyundai. If you are open to a slightly higher budget, the Tata Punch mid variants are worth considering for their higher ground clearance and tougher suspension. Still, within your Rs 7.5 lakh limit, the Grand i10 Nios Sportz is the most balanced and dependable choice.

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•12w

I am planning to sell my 2017 Renault Kwid for Rs. 2.7 lakh and buy the Tata Tiago EV Creative Plus 24 kWh. My daily city commute is around 30-35 km. Does upgrading to Tiago EV make financial and practical sense based on my usage?

•12w

Yes, the Tata Tiago EV Creative Plus 24kWh makes good financial and practical sense for your usage. With a daily city commute of 30-35km, the Tiago EV’s range is more than sufficient, and you will be able to charge at home and run the car at a very low cost per kilometre. The Tiago EV is also a significant upgrade over the Kwid in terms of refinement, safety and overall driving experience. It is a well-packaged city car with a comfortable ride, decent space and a simple, fuss-free ownership proposition. The only thing to keep in mind is that the 24kWh battery pack is best suited to city use, so if your usage pattern changes and you start doing regular long highway trips, you will need to plan charging stops accordingly. Overall, given your current usage, the Tiago EV is a sensible and cost-effective upgrade.

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•14w

I am currently driving a 2017 Renault Kwid 800cc manual. I have noticed a nagging pain in my right knee every time I drive. I mostly drive in stop-and-go traffic. Could the clutch be the reason for it? I am also looking to upgrade to either the Kia Seltos IVT or the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza. My budget is Rs. 15-20 lakh. Will a higher seating position and a clutchless automatic transmission help reduce my knee pain? I am not very tall. Which would be the better car for my needs?

•13w

Yes, the clutch could well be a contributing factor to your knee pain, especially in stop-and-go traffic. As a car ages, the clutch can become heavier, and considering your Renault Kwid is almost a decade old, repeated use in traffic can put strain on the knee over time. Moving to an automatic will make a significant difference, as it eliminates the constant clutch operation and allows you to focus on braking and accelerating with your right foot only.Between the Kia Seltos IVT and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the Seltos IVT would be the better choice for your needs. The IVT gearbox of the Kia car is smooth and effortless in traffic, and the higher seating position, wider cabin and more supportive seats will help with comfort on longer drives. The Brezza is a solid, reliable car, but the Seltos feels like a more substantial upgrade from the Kwid and will be more comfortable over the long term.Do keep in mind that while a higher seating position can help with visibility and comfort, the key benefit here is the automatic transmission. If you are not too tall, make sure you adjust the seat height and distance from the pedals so that your knee remains slightly bent when pressing the brake pedal fully. This will help reduce strain.Overall, the Seltos IVT is the better fit for your needs. It will make your daily commute far more comfortable and should help alleviate the knee pain you are experiencing.

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