Drifter
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Not going to convince us, so kwid already.
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The Renault Kwid Thread (Kwid Lovers)
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Not going to convince us, so kwid already.
ahoudet
Expert Member
I will need a rental car for a day next month... I wonder if I'll be able to find one of these!! Otherwise, I may just try the Go if I feel brave... Safer option is an i10.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Kwid it with the lame Kwid jokes!
Tsepz_GP
Executive Member
I've seen 2 of these plus a Megane GT, around Lonehill courtesy of Renault Fourways' test drive route that is part of my shortcut to getting home when William Nicol is backed up.
The Kwid looks weird, skinny tires and that raised ride height, I hope it won't be prone to rolling over. Its going to make for a decent car for those who have to drive on dirt roads, although I'm sure the majority of South Africans will continue to flock to the ol' trusty Polo Vivo, over this.
The Kwid looks weird, skinny tires and that raised ride height, I hope it won't be prone to rolling over. Its going to make for a decent car for those who have to drive on dirt roads, although I'm sure the majority of South Africans will continue to flock to the ol' trusty Polo Vivo, over this.
supersunbird
Honorary Master
For good reason... yes the Polo Vivo without airbag scores 0 is well but the structure doesn't collapse like a paper bag, and an airbag actually helps, unlike with a Kwid or Go.
ahoudet
Expert Member
I was at Renault Fourways yesterday and had a look at one of these.
The plastic bumpers have a rough sort of feel to the paint whereas the rest of the car is fine. The tyres are extremely narrow. I'm not the tallest person but my head was almost touching the roof and getting out of the car was surprisingly difficult (that's never been an issue for me).
Overall, the build quality is poor and what could've been a decent car but with a lack of safety features has been ruined by some poor decisions.
The plastic bumpers have a rough sort of feel to the paint whereas the rest of the car is fine. The tyres are extremely narrow. I'm not the tallest person but my head was almost touching the roof and getting out of the car was surprisingly difficult (that's never been an issue for me).
Overall, the build quality is poor and what could've been a decent car but with a lack of safety features has been ruined by some poor decisions.
genetic
Honorary Master
The Vivo is based off the Mk4 Polo platform which has a 4 star NCAP rating, which is not bad - but no airbag makes all the difference these days.
genetic
Honorary Master
Built in India for an Indian market which has no regard for safety unfortunately. They're as bad as the Chinese when it comes to safety and quality.
ahoudet
Expert Member
When looking at it, I disregarded the safety aspects... The rest of the car is pretty terrible too unfortunately. I wasn't expecting great built quality but I was expecting more than this.
genetic
Honorary Master
Tata trucks for their local market have a chasis made from wood, so yeah...
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Traffic in India is super congested and slow. The worst accident you're going to have is a 15km/h head on....
I would drive a kwid in SA if you paid me. That 64km/h partial head on test video is horrendous.
FiestaST
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Renault's budget Kwid: A unique approach to ‘entry-level' car
Earlier in November 2016, I was a guest on one of RSG’s talk shows, chatting about budget cars and market trends. One of the topics that came up for discussion was Renault’s new budget car; the Kwid.
The talk show host asked me whether or not I think this new French car will be a success for Renault South Africa and my answer was quite straightforward.
I said: “South Africans are very brand conscious and know what they are spending their money on. And even with Renault launching the car at a very competitive R120 000, consumers will remain weary asking ‘why is it so cheap?’”
Upright or uptight?
The Kwid’s design has been called everything from cute, quirky to horrible. It's possible that it's somehow all three. Its available in two derivatives, the Expression and Dynamique, though there's not much in terms of design to differentiate the two. In fact, it takes a very keen-eyed observer to spot the differences.
The model on test, the Dynamique, retails for R129 900 and is only differentiated from its lesser sibling by fog lights. Both cars ride on unusually small 13” tyres, each one held in place by three wheel nuts. It sits 180mm off the ground but is only 1.5m high.
The big downside of these dimensions, including the width of 1.6m, translates to the Kwid being a touch unstable in windy conditions.
The south-eastern wind that pesters the Cape, bullied the little hatch and were it not for the fact that I live in the outer suburbs of Cape Town, I'd be wrestling with the car to avoid being toppled.
On-road dynamics
Its tiny 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine has to work really hard to propel, especially if the vehicle is laden down with passengers and/or gear. That being said its 50kW/91Nm motor is sufficient in the city, capable of keeping up with traffic on the highway... though uphills are challenging.
What I’ve come to love about the Kwid is its nimbleness in traffic. Its light, precise steering, small dimensions and low weight all add to produce a highly maneuverable vehicle for weaving through cars. As a driver you know exactly where the furthest point of the nose is positioned thanks to a commanding view of the road ahead.
Nobody likes rush-hour traffic but behind the wheel of a Kwid, you could be weaving your way home that much faster.
Also, the suspension absorbs bumps surprisingly well.
I really like that R-Link
Occupants are not treated to the best interior in the segment and five adults will find it rather difficult getting comfortable in the car. Front passengers have the option of electric windows, but those in the back have to revert to some good ol’ manual labour (read: window winders) if they want some fresh air.
But the feature-deprived Kwid does come with Renault’s R-Link. The multi-media system is Bluetooth compatible, AUX and USB friendly, plus it has navigation. The touchscreen is both intuitive and user-friendly, but the overall experience is let down by a lack of rear speakers.
Renault’s R-Link could perhaps be the most simplified multi-media system on offer today; it really is that easy to use.
In summary
The Kwid is not Renault’s finest car. Its overall ambiance is let down by a finish that looks and feels cheap. That being said, it's important to note it's a budget car. Renault has to convince SA's motoring public that its new car is a proper alternative to the likes of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo. And that includes using materials that generates a feeling of perceived quality.
However, for beating the budget and being positioned as a possible first new car for consumers, the Kwid is well-priced, but it will take a heck of an effort to eat into the Vivo’s sales success.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels...a-unique-approach-to-entry-level-car-20161128
Earlier in November 2016, I was a guest on one of RSG’s talk shows, chatting about budget cars and market trends. One of the topics that came up for discussion was Renault’s new budget car; the Kwid.
The talk show host asked me whether or not I think this new French car will be a success for Renault South Africa and my answer was quite straightforward.
I said: “South Africans are very brand conscious and know what they are spending their money on. And even with Renault launching the car at a very competitive R120 000, consumers will remain weary asking ‘why is it so cheap?’”
Upright or uptight?
The Kwid’s design has been called everything from cute, quirky to horrible. It's possible that it's somehow all three. Its available in two derivatives, the Expression and Dynamique, though there's not much in terms of design to differentiate the two. In fact, it takes a very keen-eyed observer to spot the differences.
The model on test, the Dynamique, retails for R129 900 and is only differentiated from its lesser sibling by fog lights. Both cars ride on unusually small 13” tyres, each one held in place by three wheel nuts. It sits 180mm off the ground but is only 1.5m high.
The big downside of these dimensions, including the width of 1.6m, translates to the Kwid being a touch unstable in windy conditions.
The south-eastern wind that pesters the Cape, bullied the little hatch and were it not for the fact that I live in the outer suburbs of Cape Town, I'd be wrestling with the car to avoid being toppled.
On-road dynamics
Its tiny 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine has to work really hard to propel, especially if the vehicle is laden down with passengers and/or gear. That being said its 50kW/91Nm motor is sufficient in the city, capable of keeping up with traffic on the highway... though uphills are challenging.
What I’ve come to love about the Kwid is its nimbleness in traffic. Its light, precise steering, small dimensions and low weight all add to produce a highly maneuverable vehicle for weaving through cars. As a driver you know exactly where the furthest point of the nose is positioned thanks to a commanding view of the road ahead.
Nobody likes rush-hour traffic but behind the wheel of a Kwid, you could be weaving your way home that much faster.
Also, the suspension absorbs bumps surprisingly well.
I really like that R-Link
Occupants are not treated to the best interior in the segment and five adults will find it rather difficult getting comfortable in the car. Front passengers have the option of electric windows, but those in the back have to revert to some good ol’ manual labour (read: window winders) if they want some fresh air.
But the feature-deprived Kwid does come with Renault’s R-Link. The multi-media system is Bluetooth compatible, AUX and USB friendly, plus it has navigation. The touchscreen is both intuitive and user-friendly, but the overall experience is let down by a lack of rear speakers.
Renault’s R-Link could perhaps be the most simplified multi-media system on offer today; it really is that easy to use.
In summary
The Kwid is not Renault’s finest car. Its overall ambiance is let down by a finish that looks and feels cheap. That being said, it's important to note it's a budget car. Renault has to convince SA's motoring public that its new car is a proper alternative to the likes of the Volkswagen Polo Vivo. And that includes using materials that generates a feeling of perceived quality.
However, for beating the budget and being positioned as a possible first new car for consumers, the Kwid is well-priced, but it will take a heck of an effort to eat into the Vivo’s sales success.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels...a-unique-approach-to-entry-level-car-20161128
supersunbird
Honorary Master
Love how there is no mention of the poor crash safety in that whole article.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
supersunbird
Honorary Master
Sigh....
What? Really. You won't get laid after that A pillar buckled and your face is a Picasso...
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Kwid = underdog here at MyBB.
supersunbird
Honorary Master
It look better than the Go, so it's got that going for it...