The Renault Kwid Thread (Kwid Lovers)

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Renault Kwid versus Datsun Go: Which has the best resale value at auctions?

Two entry-level cars are finding their ways into the hearts and driveways of South African motorists. They are the Renault Kwid and the Datsun Go. Both are affordable cars. However, when the time comes to sell, which will achieve the better resale value at auctions.

The answer is the Renault Kwid. According to Darryl Jacobson, managing director of True Price, it beats the Datsun Go by a substantial margin. "This is an extremely important factor to consider prior to signing on the dotted line. It could make a big financial difference when the time comes to sell. One should always consider depreciation before buying a new car," he warns.

Jacobson explains. "Using the data gathered on bank repossession auctions, we are able to generate a statistically valid resale figure. It is expressed as a percentage of the original retail sales price,” he says."

https://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModel...as-the-best-resale-value-at-auctions-20190725

 

[joshuatree]

O Kwid! Oulik . . . tot jy begin ry

https://www.netwerk24.com/Nuus/Hof/o-kwid-oulik-tot-jy-begin-ry-20190803?

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It sure as hell is is crap it seems.

 

[FiestaST]

MotorMatters review

 

[genetic]

POS vs POS. No contest

 

[FiestaST]

Damn son!

South Africa’s 10 best-selling passenger cars of August 2019:

1. Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 252
2. Volkswagen Polo hatchback – 2 124
3. Renault Kwid – 1 098
4. Toyota Fortuner – 811
5. Ford Figo – 758
6. Hyundai Grand i10 – 715
7. Datsun Go – 678
8. Kia Picanto – 665
9. Suzuki Swift – 663
10=. Ford EcoSport – 658
10=. Hyundai i20 – 658

South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger cars of August 2019 - CAR Magazine

According to Naamsa, August 2019’s new vehicle industry sales came in at 45 537 units, representing a decline of 5,1 percent, year on year. Here’s... Read more →

www.carmag.co.za

 

[HAL 9000]

Damn son!

South Africa’s 10 best-selling passenger cars of August 2019:

3. Renault Kwid – 1 098

South Africa's 10 best-selling passenger cars of August 2019 - CAR Magazine

According to Naamsa, August 2019’s new vehicle industry sales came in at 45 537 units, representing a decline of 5,1 percent, year on year. Here’s... Read more →

www.carmag.co.za

 

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Review: 2019 Renault Kwid 1.0-litre Dynamique - wheels24

South African motorists love small vehicles as much as they love SUV's and bakkies, this basically gives an answer as to why Renault decided to design the Kwid as a mini-SUV looking vehicle.

Since the launch of the Kwid in November 2016, over 23 000 models have been sold in South Africa alone and the model still sells strong in excess of 700 models a month, with 1098 units sold in August.

I find the Kwid to be nippy and the 2019 model made a great comeback where safety features are concerned by adding an anti-lock braking system, seat-belt warning alarms, and remote central locking.

It's 1.0 litre, 3 cylinder powered engine is paired to a 5 speed manual gearbox that delivers an outstanding 4.7/100km and pushes out a peak of 50kW.

Any first time driver will enjoy its drivability and how responsive this model is even at low revs.

Read the rest of this wheels24 'puff-piece' at the link below:

Review: 2019 Renault Kwid 1.0-litre Dynamique | Life

'The Renault Kwid is fairly affordable and a great vehicle for first-time vehicle owners,' writes Wheels24's Leigh-Ann Londt.

www.wheels24.co.za

 

[Drifter]

My daughter had one as a rental when her car got written off. It's a POS, with a 25L fuel tank.

 

[unobeat]

Those numbers somewhat make sense as I see so many Kwids on the roads.

 

[FiestaST]

AutoTrader review of the Kwid 1.0 Dynamique

 

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2020 Renault Kwid Climber Facelift Spied Undisguised With SUV-ish Design - GaadiWaadi



The 2020 Renault Kwid facelift will launch in the coming months and will be available with BSVI-compliant engines and various styling upgrades that will come from Triber.

The 2020 Renault Kwid Climber facelift carries a comprehensively updated front fascia which looks a lot like the front-end of the K-ZE electric vehicle that has just been launched in China.

A highlight of the front styling package is the multi-tier lighting arrangement. This lighting setup was first seen on the Tata Harrier and is now even available on the MG Hector, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Venue.

The headlamps of the 2020 Renault Kwid facelift are positioned on the front bumper, while a sleek pair of LED DRL's is positioned at the hood-level. The front-end even carries a new bumper that houses a wider grille.

The latter is in line with the company’s latest styling language and a similar arrangement is seen on almost all of its latest models.

In the side profile, the 2020 Renault Kwid facelift gets alloy wheels, at least on the Climber variant. Now, this is an upgrade that many have been waiting for as the Kwid has so far been available only with steel wheels.

The rear-end gets revised tail lamps that have C-shaped LED inserts to enhance the overall appeal of the Maruti Alto and S-Presso rival.

Even the interior of the 2020 Renault Kwid facelift will carry a handful of updates. The current digital instrumentation of the Kwid will make way for the same unit that is available on the Triber.

Other than that, the car will even receive the same touchscreen infotainment unit that is available on the recently launched MPV. The cabin will also have colour-coordinated door handles, AC surrounds and gear lever bezel.

Source: https://gaadiwaadi.com/2020-renault-kwid-climber-facelift-spied-undisguised-with-suv-ish-design/

 

[joshuatree]

Scrap this car and just put a Renault badge on a Nissan Micra Active for South Africa , with maybe different bumpers/grill.

 

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Renault Kwid facelift launched (in India) at Rs. 2.83 lakh - Team-BHP

Renault has launched the Kwid facelift priced from Rs. 2,83,290 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The new Kwid measures 3,731 mm in length, 1,579 mm in width and 1,474 / 1,490 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,422 mm and a ground clearance of 184 mm. The car comes with a 28-litre fuel tank.

The Kwid facelift gets a redesigned front end featuring a new grille with chrome inserts and slim LED daytime running lights on either side. The main headlamp clusters are placed in separate pods lower down. The headlamp pods have grey surrounds. It has a dual-tone front bumper with a grey lip.



Moving to the side, the new Kwid has grey wheel arch cladding and plastic scratch protectors on the doors. The car has orange ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars and roof rails. At the rear, the car gets revised tail lamp clusters and a new rear bumper.

Orange highlights can be found around the fog lamp pods, bumpers and roof rails.

On the inside, the new Kwid gets dual-tone interiors with chrome and piano black trim. The seats are wrapped in fabric upholstery, which is available in either orange or white colour.



It has a new leather wrapped, 3-spoke steering wheel and a new digital instrument cluster.



The car also comes equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.



The 2019 Kwid is available with two engine options, which include a 799cc, 3-cylinder engine that produces 53 BHP @ 5,678 rpm and 72 Nm @ 4,386 rpm and a 999cc, 3-cylinder unit that makes 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 91 Nm @ 4,250 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is available as standard, while the 1.0L version gets an optional 5-speed AMT.

Standard safety features offered on the new Kwid include driver airbag, ABS with EBD, over speed alert, rear parking sensors and seat belt reminder.

The passenger airbag is optional while the rear view camera with guidelines is offered on select variants.

The new Kwid is available in six colour options - Zanskar Blue, Fiery Red, Moonlight Silver, Ice Cool White, Outback Bronze and Electric Blue.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

0.8L

STD - Rs. 2,83,290
RXE - Rs. 3,53,290
RXL - Rs. 3,83,290
RXT - Rs. 4,13,290

1.0L

RXT - Rs. 4,33,290
Climber - Rs. 4,54,490
RXT AMT - Rs. 4,63,290
Climber AMT - Rs. 4,84,490

Renault Kwid facelift launched at Rs. 2.83 lakh | Team-BHP

Renault has launched the Kwid facelift priced from Rs. 2,83,290 (ex-showroom, Delhi).The new Kwid measures 3,731 mm in length, 1,579 mm in width and 1,474 / 1,490 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,422 ...

www.team-bhp.com

 

[FiestaST]

Renault Kwid facelift launched (in India) at Rs. 2.83 lakh - Team-BHP

Renault has launched the Kwid facelift priced from Rs. 2,83,290 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The new Kwid measures 3,731 mm in length, 1,579 mm in width and 1,474 / 1,490 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,422 mm and a ground clearance of 184 mm. The car comes with a 28-litre fuel tank.

The Kwid facelift gets a redesigned front end featuring a new grille with chrome inserts and slim LED daytime running lights on either side. The main headlamp clusters are placed in separate pods lower down. The headlamp pods have grey surrounds. It has a dual-tone front bumper with a grey lip.

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Moving to the side, the new Kwid has grey wheel arch cladding and plastic scratch protectors on the doors. The car has orange ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars and roof rails. At the rear, the car gets revised tail lamp clusters and a new rear bumper.

Orange highlights can be found around the fog lamp pods, bumpers and roof rails.

On the inside, the new Kwid gets dual-tone interiors with chrome and piano black trim. The seats are wrapped in fabric upholstery, which is available in either orange or white colour.

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It has a new leather wrapped, 3-spoke steering wheel and a new digital instrument cluster.

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The car also comes equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

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The 2019 Kwid is available with two engine options, which include a 799cc, 3-cylinder engine that produces 53 BHP @ 5,678 rpm and 72 Nm @ 4,386 rpm and a 999cc, 3-cylinder unit that makes 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 91 Nm @ 4,250 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is available as standard, while the 1.0L version gets an optional 5-speed AMT.

Standard safety features offered on the new Kwid include driver airbag, ABS with EBD, over speed alert, rear parking sensors and seat belt reminder.

The passenger airbag is optional while the rear view camera with guidelines is offered on select variants.

The new Kwid is available in six colour options - Zanskar Blue, Fiery Red, Moonlight Silver, Ice Cool White, Outback Bronze and Electric Blue.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

0.8L

STD - Rs. 2,83,290
RXE - Rs. 3,53,290
RXL - Rs. 3,83,290
RXT - Rs. 4,13,290

1.0L

RXT - Rs. 4,33,290
Climber - Rs. 4,54,490
RXT AMT - Rs. 4,63,290
Climber AMT - Rs. 4,84,490

Renault Kwid facelift launched at Rs. 2.83 lakh | Team-BHP

Renault has launched the Kwid facelift priced from Rs. 2,83,290 (ex-showroom, Delhi).The new Kwid measures 3,731 mm in length, 1,579 mm in width and 1,474 / 1,490 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,422 ...

www.team-bhp.com

Nice.

Well do very very very very well in SA.

 

[FiestaST]

Autocar India first look at the facelifted Kwid

 

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2019 Renault Kwid Facelift First Look | NDTV carandbike

The 2019 Renault Kwid facelift has been launched in India and the prices start at Rs. 2.83 lakh. The new Kwid gets a completely revamped front end with a split headlamp design, slimmer grille and a reworked bumper.

The interior too gets significant updates with the top-spec model getting an 8-inch new touchscreen infotainment system and other added features.

Mechanically, the 0.8-litre (India only) and 1.0-litre (India & SA) engine options stay the same.

 

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Fresh-faced, ‘SUV-inspired’ Renault Kwid revealed!

Renault has lifted the wraps off the facelifted Renault Kwid city hatchback.

Sporting an “SUV-inspired” design, the fresh-faced Kwid measures 3 731 mm in length (up by 52 mm). Ground clearance has increased, too; compared to the pre-facelifted model’s 180 mm, the remodelled Kwid has gains an extra 4 mm. Wheelbase (2 422 mm) and width (1 579 mm) has remained unchanged. The French automaker says the enhanced dimensions offer improved levels of comfort to occupants.

The most notable update to the Kwid is its redesigned front end. The revised front grille is flanked by slim light clusters, complete with LED daytime running lights. Sited below these items, the headlamps have been moved to the more pronounced front bumper. Roof rails have been fitted to the boomerang-shaped roof, while an integrated spoiler can be found at the rear.

Fresh-faced, ‘SUV-inspired’ Renault Kwid revealed! - CAR Magazine

Renault has lifted the wraps off the facelifted Renault Kwid city hatchback. Sporting an “SUV-inspired” design, the fresh-faced Kwid measures 3 731 mm in length (up […]

www.carmag.co.za

 

[FiestaST]

Renault Kwid Restyled for 2020

Renault has applied some SUV-inspired design updates to its Kwid budget car, see details below...
Although not immediately noticeable, the Kwid has grown slightly in size. It's 52 mm longer bumper-to-bumper, whilst the width remains unchanged.

The popular entry-level crossover sees a significant redesign for the 2020 model year. The most noticeable visual change is a new split headlight configuration, which positions LED daytime running lights at either end of the grille. Renault’s stylists have also repositioned the main headlamps in a lower position within the front bumper.

There are no mechanical changes to the facelifted Kwid. Engine options continue to be a 0.8-litre 3-cylinder, which produces 40kW and 72Nm. The slightly larger 1.0-litre engine is good for 50kW and 91Nm. Gearbox choices are either a 5-speed manual or an automated manual.

The new Kwid has slightly increased ground clearance compared to its predecessor, adding 4 mm of hight. With 184 mm of underbody clearance, it is particularly well adapted to gravel roads and surviving pothole strikes, which is particularly useful in a South African context.

The facelifted Renault Kwid can be expected to reach South Africa in the first half of 2020 and local specification and pricing will be confirmed closer to launch.

Renault Kwid Restyled for 2020

Renault has applied some SUV-inspired design updates to its Kwid budget car, see details below… Although not immediately noticeable, the Kwid has grown slightly in size. It's 52 mm longer bumper-to-bumper, whilst the width remains unchanged. The popular entry-level crossover sees a significant...

www.cars.co.za

 

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Due in SA soon: Renault's Kwid gets a makeover

Renault’s little Kwid has been a sales hit from day one, both in South Africa, and in its home market of India, showing that buyers are undoubtedly hungry for stylish vehicles with affordable price tags, even if there are a few question marks over its safety credentials.

But with no intention of letting it go stale, Renault has just pulled the covers off a heavily updated Kwid in India, and according to our local Renault contact, the company is aiming to get it onto local showroom floors by the first quarter of 2020 at the latest.

Renault has completely redesigned the front end of the Kwid, which now has a two-tier lighting system of the kind that’s all the rage these days. The top section consists of daytime running lights, which merge seamlessly with the chrome elements on the redesigned grille. Round back, the taillights retain their familiar shape, but get C-shaped LED light patterns.

As before, the Kwid rides higher than regular cars, with the ground clearance raised slightly from 180mm to 184mm, but the most welcome news is the fitment of 14-inch wheels in place of the previous 13” rims, something that should improve stability. Unfortunately, the wheels still have only three lug nuts, meaning you can’t accessories with bigger wheels.

While the cabin also retains its basic design layout, there are a number of enhancements, including a more comprehensive digital instrument cluster that includes a new rev counter. Also available is a larger 20.3cm MediaNav Evolution touchscreen infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as video playback, voice recognition and a reverse camera.

As before, the line-up is topped by a ‘Climber’ derivative, which adds unique body cladding, darker wheels as well as numerous orange accents both inside and out.

The mechanicals remain unchanged, with power coming from a 50kW, 91Nm 1-litre, three-cylinder normally aspirated petrol engine, but Renault has enhanced the suspension system with the aim of improving the ride quality.

Due in SA soon: Renault's Kwid gets a makeover

Due in early 2020, the Kwid receives a more SUV-like design, larger wheels and a number of interior enhancements.

www.iol.co.za

 

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Promo video of the updated Kwid