The Renault Kiger and Triber MPV to receive a 99bhp, 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with MT and CVT options.
The much-awaited Nissan Magnite sub-4 meter SUV will go on sale in the country in the next few days. The company has already released the design, interior and other details of the SUV. In fact, engine specifications and fuel efficiency figures have also been leaked on the Internet.
The upcoming Nissan Magnite is designed and developed on the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF-A modular platform, which also underpins the Renault Triber. In fact, the upcoming Renault Kiger sub-4 meter SUV, codenamed HBC, will also be developed on the same CMF-A platform. Not just platform, the Triber and the Kiger will share the engine and gearbox options with the upcoming Magnite.
The Nissan Magnite will be offered with 2 engine options – a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol. The naturally-aspirated unit is the same engine that also powers the Renault Triber. Paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, this engine produces 72bhp of maximum power and 96Nm of torque.
The big news is that the turbocharged petrol engine will also be offered with the Triber and the Kiger SUV, which are scheduled to be launched in 2021. The 3-cylinder turbo unit churns out 99bhp and 160Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a 5-speed manual and a CVT automatic. With automatic gearbox, the peak torque drop to 152Nm.
The Renault Kiger will first launch in the early 2021, while the Triber turbo is expected to arrive in the mid-2021. While powering the Magnite, the turbo CVT and the turbo manual versions offer an ARAI certified fuel economy of 17.7kmpl and 20kmpl respectively.
The Renault Kiger is expected to be one of the most affordable SUVs in its category. It is likely to be priced around Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. This model will come as an affordable alternative to the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV300.
