Renault Kiger remains one of the brand's most affordable compact crossovers: in India, the base car starts at $6,000 before taxes and registration costs. Tempting, right? But here is the catch — that price only applies to the naturally aspirated 72hp version. The turbocharged Kiger with 100hp and a five-speed manual will set you back at least $8,100.
Both engines share the same 1.0-liter displacement, but their character couldn't be more different. The naturally aspirated unit produces a modest 96Nm and pairs with either a manual or an AMT robotized gearbox. The turbo engine hits much harder — 160Nm — and adds an X-Tronic CVT alongside the manual option. Renault claims a 0–100 km/h sprint of 11 seconds for the turbo version.
At under four meters long, the Kiger looks like a typical city runabout. But the boot tells a different story — 405 liters of cargo space. Ground clearance is even more surprising at 205mm, with another 29 liters of cabin storage tucked away for small items. That practicality edges out a regular hatchback, even though the Kiger still skips all-wheel drive entirely.
In June 2026, the lineup grew with the new Evolution+ trim. It's offered with both the naturally aspirated and turbo engines, and adds keyless entry, push-button start, automatic climate control, height-adjustable driver seat and wireless smartphone connectivity. The Kiger is built for India and a handful of other emerging markets.
As for Japan, Russia or Western Europe — Renault hasn't announced any plans to bring the Kiger there. So converting the Indian price into another currency is really just a snapshot of the local offer, not a hint at what it would actually cost after shipping, certification and taxes. Renault's standard Indian warranty runs three years or 100,000km.
