The Renault Kiger has been updated for the 2022 model year, with prices now starting at ₹ 5.84 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The price has increased by ₹5,000 as compared to the previous iteration. For the extra money, Renault has also given some cosmetic updates along with new convenience features.
For 2022, the Kiger gets a new silver skid plate for the front bumper along with a new chrome garnish for the tail gate. The turbo-petrol variant also gets a new ‘turbo’ decal above the door cladding and the 16-inch alloy gets new red accents. The Kiger also gets a new funky dual-tone mustard yellow along with a black roof color option.
The biggest additions are on the features front. The Kiger now gets cruise control and wireless phone charging, though Renault hasn’t specified how it will be offered. Until now, wireless charging was only available as an optional extra with the Smart+ pack, while cruise control was missing entirely.
The interior also gets red colored accents on the dashboard and a new quilted pattern for the seats along with red contrast stitching. Renault has also made PM2.5 air filter standard across the range.
Launched last year as part of Renault’s 10th anniversary celebrations in India, the RXT(O) variant was only available with the 1.0-litre NA petrol engine till now. Now, the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, with both manual and automatic gearboxes, is also available with the RXT (O) variant.
Under the skin, the Kiger remains mechanically unchanged. This means that it continues with a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 72hp and 96Nm of torque, as well as a 1.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine making 100hp and 160Nm.