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2 New Renault SUVs Ready To Launch In Next 3 Months

Renault India is gearing to launch two new SUVs in coming months, namely, Duster turbo-petrol and Kiger. While the Renault Duster turbo petrol model is slated to hit showrooms in the month of August, the Renault Kiger subcompact SUV will arrive in October, 2020.

Previewed at this year’s Auto Expo, the turbo-petrol version of the Duster features a 1.3L (HR13) engine pushing out power worth 156bhp and 250Nm of torque. This will make it the most powerful petrol car in its segment.

Renault Duster Turbo Petrol Power

The new direct-injection gasoline unit will come with both a 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic gearbox. The existing 1.5L naturally-aspirated petrol motor will be made available only in the lower manual variants.  

Besides a more powerful petrol engine, the carmaker will introduce more features on the top-end RXZ trim. The list will include an automatic climate control unit, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cabin pre-cooling via remote, engine start-stop button, hill start assist, cruise control and newly-designed 17-inch alloy wheels.

The upcoming Renault Kiger will mark the carmaker’s entry into the subcompact SUV space that’s currently ruled by Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue. The upcoming Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite will join the bandwagon in coming months. The Kiger will be the smallest Renault SUV in India. Based on the CMF-A+ platform similar to the Triber, Renault’s new compact SUV will be offered only with the petrol engine.

Renault Kiger SUV

The setup will include a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.0L naturally-aspirated motor. A manual gearbox will be standard across the model lineup. While an AMT unit will be reserved for the 1.0L NA model, a CVT automatic transmission will be exclusively offered for the turbo-petrol variant.

The Renault Kiger will share some of its exterior and interior elements with the Triber. Though, it will have a newly-designed dashboard with a floating 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The spy pictures confirm that the subcompact SUV will come with steering mounted audio controls, digital instrument cluster and automatic climate control.

2 New Renault SUVs Ready To Launch In Next 3 Months
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