That review looks like a work of an indian
Correct me if I'm wrong
Why, is it less valuable if it's written by an Indian?
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Renault KWID 2016 (Brand New Review)
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Why, is it less valuable if it's written by an Indian?
BBC Top Gear Review
Small cars sell. Maruti alone sells more than 30,000 small cars every month. India is the biggest market in the world for this segment. The Maruti Alto has, so far, been the unchallenged master. In over a decade of it being on sale, no other car has been able to steal its thunder.
This, the Renault Kwid, is possibly the Alto's worst nightmare. A car that'll give Maruti's little wonder a real run for its money.
The first impression when you get inside the Kwid is that you don't feel this is an entry-level compact car. It feels like a much bigger car. The plastics feel all right. Not great, but better than what you'd expect at this price. It's got features that no other car in the segment offers - a multimedia system with satnav, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, front power windows, on-board trip computer, and a gear shift indicator.
Space is unlike anything we've seen in this segment. The front seats are pretty comfortable, and at the rear, there's ample leg space, too. The rear seats lack under-thigh support, though. The boot, at 300 litres, is the biggest amongst all small cars. In fact, it's even bigger than the i20's. There are plenty of cubbyholes - you get two glove boxes, big door pockets and enough space in the centre console.
Under the hood is a brand-new engine developed specially for the Kwid. It's a three-pot unit that displaces 799cc. Power output is 53bhp, and torque is rated at 72Nm. But, despite the numbers seeming low on paper, there's adequate power. Power delivery is linear, and short gearing on the five-speeder makes things sweeter while driving in the city. Throws on the gear are short, and shift quality is decently smooth.
The Kwid rides well. Renault has taken into account horrible Indian road conditions and set up the car rather well. Potholes are tackled with ease and bumps are filtered out well, unless they're really deep ones. The rear suspension is softly-sprung. The downside of the soft suspension and high ground clearance of 180mm is the body roll. There's plenty of it, more than what you'd expect from a car this size.
The steering is ultra-light. That helps manoeuvre it through tight city spaces and while parking, but when you're doing highway speeds, you need to keep correcting it constantly. It gets a bit tiring. That said, at higher speeds, the Kwid feels much more stable than the Alto.
The Kwid is a nice-looking thing. The SUV-inspired design and overall styling makes you want it more than the Alto or the Eon. Sharp creases on the hood give it a muscular look. The cladding along the sides and around the back reinforces that appearance.
Renault will go extremely aggressive on the pricing. For all the SUV-like styling, all the features and a new engine and platform, the car you see here, in its top spec, will cost Rs 3.53 lakh. And, if you opt for the base variant, it'll be yours for just Rs 2.57 lakh (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). That's great value for your buck.
It's certainly the biggest threat there ever has been to the Alto. And, the Kwid delivers what it promises. The only thing that we think the Kwid could do with is ABS on the top-end, and the brakes can do with a bit more bite. But overall, it's brilliant; a real bargain.
The numbers
799cc, 3cyl, petrol, 53bhp, 72Nm, 5M, LxWxH: 3679x1579x1471, Ground clearance: 180mm, wheelbase: 2242mm, boot capacity: 300 litres, weight: 660kg, claimed fuel efficiency: 25.17kpl, Price: Rs 2.57 - 3.53 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
The verdict
The best in its segment. High ground clearance, responsive engine and spacious cabin make it an excellent package.
already posted this, apparently nobody reads, they just bang their 日本 band
Nah but I do wonder why you always emphasis "Top Gear Review"part and leave out the author's name from the review, common courtesy and internet etiquette dictates that you should include the link to the original work and its author when you copy something from internet...
However the contents are accurate. If you compare the KWID to the Alto or the EON KWID wins hands-down.
But still KWID is not VFM in Sri Lankan carbuyers' context. 22 lakhs for a car without basic options or safety features sounds insane.
I agree. But that state of affairs has been created by successive governments since 2004. Considering the present economic situation of the country, I don't think that there would be any slash in taxes, at least not during the coming 4 years. I settled for this car because I didn't want to pay those high taxes. The Rupee could plunge in value, as it happened end of the 1990s, and the Kwid could cost more. So now is the time to buy it.
The review I reproduced from one of Shan's posts. A short search revealed the author - one Agasti Kaulgi.
Link to the article:
http://www.topgear.com/india/our-car-reviews/kwid/itemid-51?id=4017
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Nah, now is the time to spend that 2.2mil wisely and go for a well - maintained used Jap IMO.
If the buyer is hell - bent on buying a brand new car and he is willing to sacrifice the comfort, safety, driving pleasure, space, looks, resale value etc., KWID is the best choice out there
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Nah, now is the time to spend that 2.2mil wisely and go for a well - maintained used Jap IMO.
If the buyer is hell - bent on buying a brand new car and he is willing to sacrifice the comfort, safety, driving pleasure, space, looks, resale value etc., KWID is the best choice out there
see here again banging the 日本 band
Nah, now is the time to spend that 2.2mil wisely and go for a well - maintained used Jap IMO.
If the buyer is hell - bent on buying a brand new car and he is willing to sacrifice the comfort, safety, driving pleasure, space, looks, resale value etc., KWID is the best choice out there
Daihatsu Copen has got lot of space. With 660 CC it's a sports car.... And it's Japanese....
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Daihatsu Copen has got lot of space. With 660 CC it's a sports car.... And it's Japanese....
You can't buy a copen for 2.2mil
If the buyer is hell - bent on buying a brand new car and he is willing to sacrifice the comfort, safety, driving pleasure, space, looks, resale value etc., KWID is the best choice out there
If the buyer is hell - bent on buying a brand new car and he is willing to sacrifice the comfort, safety, driving pleasure, space, looks, resale value etc., KWID is the best choice out there
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If the buyer is hell - bent on buying a brand new car and he is willing to sacrifice the comfort, safety, driving pleasure, space, looks, resale value etc., KWID is the best choice out there
A good piece of advice from someone who has never seen a KWID.
I haven't driven it but I checked it out @ Gangarama
you cant comment on something that you have never experienced
Being passionate about something is not dumb, only 5 tried to stop this thread
but without them we're wouldn't have come this far
thanks Customer Support
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Disclosure: Nope, we're among the first to receive this car and I think so far I'm the passionate among them all
What do you mean I have never experienced? OFC I heard how that 3-pot 800CC Indian engine sound and I know how much power it have, it's a budget hatchback that we can't buy for a tight budget in SL due to exorbitant taxes! Autocar India review (shared by yourself) says the Alto performs better when it comes to engine and acceleration.
