Renault Kiger Review 2025: Price, features, mileage and performance

Renault’s Kiger has always been positioned as an accessible SUV for Indian buyers—a car that blends style, practicality, and value in a tightly packaged form. Over time, it has grown into something more than just an entry-level option, and today it faces stronger rivals (finds itself competing with far stronger rivals), including the Maruti Suzuki Fronx that sells through Nexa showrooms. The surprising bit? The Kiger doesn’t just hold its ground—it actually makes a compelling case against it.

At first glance, the Kiger looks every bit the modern compact SUV. The coupe-inspired roofline, bold grille with chrome accents, C-shaped LED DRLs, and neatly sculpted bonnet all give it a sporty yet confident stance. Dual-tone paint schemes and smart 16-inch alloys further add to its road presence. It’s not flashy in an overdone way—rather, it’s well-judged styling that ensures the Kiger turns heads without polarising opinions.

The Renault Kiger’s bold grille, coupe-like roofline and dual-tone paint give it a sporty, modern SUV stance.
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Where the Kiger really surprises is on the inside. Despite its compact dimensions, the cabin is cleverly laid out and makes excellent use of available space. Rear seat room is generous enough for two adults to be comfortable, and the 405-litre boot is among the best in this class. Compared to the Fronx, the Kiger is the more spacious and practical choice, both for passengers and luggage. The dashboard design is simple but modern, dominated by an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with a digital driver display. Quality isn’t top tier, but it feels well-built and more than acceptable at this price point.

Renault has also made sure the Kiger ticks the right boxes when it comes to equipment. Wireless charging, push-button start, climate control, ambient lighting, and an Arkamys audio system make it feel well-rounded, while safety is handled by four airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts, and a reversing camera. It’s not the most feature-packed SUV in the segment, but crucially, it offers what buyers actually use and appreciate.

Inside the Renault Kiger: a practical cabin with ample rear seat space and one of the largest boots in its class.
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The biggest talking point, however, is under the hood. The Kiger’s 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine delivers a lively punch that transforms the driving experience. The engine churns out a solid 100 hp of power and 152Nm of torque. Paired with the CVT, it offers smooth progress in the city and relaxed cruising on highways. What’s impressive is how Renault has managed to address the age-old complaint with CVTs—the rubber-band effect. Thanks to some innovative tuning, throttle response feels natural, and the CVT holds revs intelligently, even managing inclines without excessive droning. This makes the turbo-CVT combo one of the most enjoyable and practical setups in the compact SUV space. The lower variants get the naturally aspirated 1.0 litre engine that delivers 72 hp of power and is ample for a car of this size.

This brings us back to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. While the Fronx wears Nexa’s premium badge and does bring a polished experience, the Kiger undercuts it on price while offering more space inside. Add to that the peppy turbo engine and the surprisingly sorted CVT, and the Kiger starts to look like the more rational choice for buyers who want style, usability, and a fun-to-drive element, all without overspending.

Feature highlights like an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and ambient lighting add to the Kiger’s appeal.
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The Renault Kiger may not have the brand aura of Maruti’s Nexa offerings, but it delivers where it counts. It looks the part, has more space than most rivals, drives well in turbo-CVT guise, and comes at a price that makes it hard to ignore. Against the Fronx, it emerges as the more practical and better-value proposition—proving that Renault’s compact SUV still has plenty of fight left in it.

Kiger Price Range: INR 6.29 – 11.29 lakh

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