The Renault Kwid Thread (Kwid Lovers)

They really should look at putting a turbo on this thing. When I test drove this car the two things that made me decide not to buy it was:

1. This car really does go nowhere very slowly. Getting up to speed on the highway was nearly impossible.
2. When I finally did manage to get it to 100kmph it felt really unsafe.
 
Ockie said:
They really should look at putting a turbo on this thing. When I test drove this car the two things that made me decide not to buy it was:

1. This car really does go nowhere very slowly. Getting up to speed on the highway was nearly impossible.
2. When I finally did manage to get it to 100kmph it felt really unsafe.
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That would probably require the whole car to be redisigned from scratch. I have observed the suspension while driving behind a few, all the metal parts look so thin and tiny, I bet the drive shafts are designed from hollow tubes to keep the weight down, it probably cannot handle any more torque than what it already have.

I am still scared on behalf of anyone who would buy that 7 seater Kwid and load it up.
 
Ockie said:
They really should look at putting a turbo on this thing. When I test drove this car the two things that made me decide not to buy it was:

1. This car really does go nowhere very slowly. Getting up to speed on the highway was nearly impossible.
2. When I finally did manage to get it to 100kmph it felt really unsafe.
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I got a datsun go pretty quickly up to highway speed, the engine was just screaming and shouting at me lol

I was in 2nd gear up 60km/h then shifted to 3rd lol
 
Rev counters are for sissies - for a real powerhouse like the engine fitted to the Kwid (and the Datsun Go), all you need is a 'temperature overheat' warning light to illuminate once you've really cooked the engine by testing its performance & top speed capabilities to the (rev) limit!
 
New Renault Kwid in SA (2019) Specs & Price

A new Renault Kwid budget car is launching in South Africa today! Herewith specs and pricing…

The Renault Kwid came to market in 2016 in South Africa and it has proven to be a big hit with budget car buyers. Now, Renault is launching a new Kwid and South Africa is the first country outside of India (where the Kwid is produced) to receive this new model.

Key Features

The Kwid is now 52 mm longer than the outgoing model and is easily recognised by its new grille design featuring a split headlight configuration.

There are 3 Kwid variants on offer, including the base-spec Kwid Expression, Dynamique and range-topping Climber. The Kwid Climber features details such as 14-inch Volcano Grey alloy wheels, roof rails, front and rear skid plates with orange inserts and climber badging seen on the front doors.

On the inside, the Kwid Climber features a sporty steering wheel with orange accents while the seats are upholstered in orange, white and black. Dynamique and Climber derivatives benefit from an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality. The Expression derivative is equipped with a basic radio with Bluetooth functionality. Luggage space is claimed at 279 litres.

Perhaps the best news about the Kwid is that its safety specification has been beefed up and all derivatives are equipped with 2 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear park distance control and a reverse camera with guidelines (Dynamique and Climber).

Engine and fuel consumption

The familiar 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine continues service under the Kwid’s bonnet and it produces 50 kW and 91 Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual or 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) is offered across all derivatives.

Renault claims a fuel consumption figure of 4.7 L/100km for the manual derivatives while the AMT derivatives are claimed to consume 4.4 L/100km.

New Renault Kwid- Price in South Africa

Kwid 1.0 Expression M/T - R144 900

Kwid 1.0 Expression AMT - R154 900

Kwid 1.0 Dynamique M/T - R154 900

Kwid 1.0 Dynamique AMT - R164 900

Kwid 1.0 Climber M/T - R164 900

Kwid 1.0 Climber AMT - R174 900

The Kwid is now sold with a 5-year/150 000 km warranty, 2-year/30 000 km warranty and 1-year insurance included.

www.cars.co.za

New Renault Kwid in SA (2019) Specs & Price

A new Renault Kwid budget car is launching in South Africa today! Herewith specs and pricing… The Renault Kwid came to market in 2016 in South Africa and it has proven to be a big hit with budget car buyers. Now, Renault is launching a new Kwid and South Africa is the first country outside
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Renault Kwid facelift lands in SA; we have pricing!

The revised range features three trim levels; Expression, Dynamique and the flagship Climber. All models offer standard ABS braking and two airbags and can be optioned with an automatic AMT (automated manual transmission). Under the bonnet is the brand's familiar naturally-aspirated 1,0-litre three-cylinder engine delivering 50 kW and 91 N.m of torque to the front wheels.

Pricing:

Renault Kwid 1,0 Expression: R144 900
Renault Kwid 1,0 Expression AMT: R154 900
Renault Kwid 1,0 Dynamique: R154 900
Renault Kwid 1,0 Dynamique AMT: R164 900
Renault Kwid 1,0 Climber: R164 900
Renault Kwid 1,0 Climber AMT: R174 900

As standard, the Kwid comes with one-year's worth of comprehensive insurance, a two-year/30 000 km service plan and five-year/150 000 km warranty

www.carmag.co.za

Renault Kwid facelift lands in South Africa ... and we have pricing! - CAR Magazine

The fresh-faced Renault Kwid has arrived in South Africa and we have local pricing. All-new nose aside, the updated crossover-inspired city hatch boasts increases in... Read more →
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