Renault Triber, Kiger and Kwid now come with CNG

Renualt India cars like Kwid Kiger and Triber now available in CNG

The CNG versions of the Renault Kiger, Triber and Kwid were introduced in India today. Renault is offering the CNG option with all its three cars as a retrofitment and a three-year warranty. Notably, only the manual variants can be had with CNG except the turbo and automatic ones. The brand has also homologated these kits to meet all safety and performance standards.

Kwid CNG variants carry a Rs 75,000 premium
Triber and Kiger CNG models cost Rs 79,500 extra
Phased deliveries to begin from Delhi, Maharashtra and UP

An official source told Autocar India that under Renault's testing, the mileage went up by 1.5 times with the addition of a CNG kit. Note that the official mileage figures of these CNG cars are yet to be revealed. It further added that there was no impact on driving performance. So, we have stated the standard engine specifications and fuel-efficiency as a reference.

Renault Kwid CNG variant-wise price

The Kwid CNG's price starts from Rs 5.44 lakh, ends at Rs 6.74 lakh

Renault Kwid CNG variant-wise price (in Rs)

Variant	Standard	CNG
RXE MT	469500	544500
RXL(O) MT	499500	574500
RXL(O) AMT	544500	-
RXT MT	550000	625000
Climber MT	587500	662500
RXT AMT	595000	-
Climber MT DT	599500	674500
Climber AMT	632500	-
Climber AMT DT	644500	-

The standard Kwid gets a 69hp-1-litre petrol engine mated to a manual transmission. This setup returns a mileage of 21.7kpl and the same is expected to go up with the CNG add-on. Notable equipment on offer with the hatchback includes 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, reverse parking camera, hill start assist, TPMS and dual front airbags. Talking about its direct competition, it goes against the Alto K10 CNG, which is priced from Rs 5.83 lakh onwards.

Renault Triber CNG variant-wise price

Four CNG models of the Triber are priced from Rs 6.89 lakh to 9.25 lakh

Renault Triber CNG variant-wise price (in Rs)

Variant	Standard	CNG
RXE MT	609995	689495
RXL MT	699995	779495
RXT MT	770995	850495
RXZ MT	822995	902495
RXZ MT DT	845995	925495
RXZ AMT	874995	-
RXZ AMT DT	897995	-

In the Triber, the 72hp figure from its 1-litre petrol mill is significantly higher than the Kwid, with a 19kpl fuel efficiency. The seven-seater has features like 7-inch digital driver's display, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, cooled centre console, ABS, ESP and front and side airbags. In the sub-four metre MPV segment, the Kiger has no contender.

Renault Kiger CNG variant-wise price

The Kiger CNG models are priced from Rs 6.89 lakh to 10.79 lakh

Renault Kiger CNG variant-wise price (in Rs)

Variant	Standard	CNG
RXE MT	609995	689495
RXL MT	684995	764495
RXL AMT	734995	-
RXT MT	799995	879495
RXT(O) MT DT	822995	902495
RXT (O) AMT	849995	-
RXT (O) AMT DT	872995	-
RXZ MT	879995	959495
RXZ MT DT	902995	982495
RXT(O) Turbo CVT	999995	-
RXZ Turbo MT DT	999995	1079495
RXZ Turbo CVT DT	1022995	-
RXT(O) Turbo CVT DT	1022995	-
RXZ Turbo CVT	1099995	-
RXZ Turbo CVT DT	1122995	-

Renault's sole SUV offering here, the Kiger shares its 72hp engine with the Triber, however, mileage is slightly up to 19.17kpl. Three drive modes, 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charger, traction control and four airbags are offered with the car. The Tata Nexon CNG with a turbo petrol engine, starting at Rs 9 lakh, rivals the Kiger.

Automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata and Hyundai are offering factory-fitted CNG in their cars, while Honda provides it as a showroom fitment with the Amaze, something that Renault will be doing as well.

ALL PRICES ARE EX-SHOWROOM DELHI