Expert Review
3.82/5
The Kwid is Renault's entry-level hatchback for buyers stepping up from a two-wheeler — the one that brought SUV-inspired design to the sub-₹5 lakh segment and refuses to leave. Under the bonnet sits a 1.0-litre three-cylinder producing 68 bhp and 92.5 Nm , paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. The manual returns a claimed 21.7-22.5 kmpl , while the AMT isn't far behind.
Who should buy it? First-time buyers on a strict budget who want SUV styling, decent ground clearance, and a feature list that doesn't embarrass. City commuters who prioritise fuel efficiency and easy parking. Anyone who finds the Alto too basic and the Punch too expensive.
What will bug you? The three-cylinder engine is noisy and unrefined at highway speeds — this is a city car, not a tourer. The AMT is jerky in stop-and-go traffic. The interior is hard plastic everywhere, and the cabin insulation is barely adequate.
