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Renault Kiger Evolution+ Turbo: Turbocharged petrol version for 7,335 euros

The already cheap subcompact Renault Kiger with a turbocharged petrol engine has become even more affordable in India with the new Evolution+ Turbo variant, which costs from 789,000 Indian rupees, or just 7,735 euros.

That's 146,000 rupees (1,360 euros) less than the price of the equally motorized Emotion Turbo version. And the Kiger Evolution+ can also be purchased with a naturally aspirated petrol engine, starting at 699,000 rupees (6,500 euros).

The Evolution+ trim level is based on the Evolution package, which brings LED daytime running lights and taillights, an 8-inch multimedia system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a multifunction steering wheel, air conditioning, a rearview camera. The Plus adds keyless entry, a start/stop system, a height-adjustable driver's seat, wireless smartphone connectivity and automatic climate control.

The new trim brings with it a set of features that were previously limited to higher variants. These include a push start/stop button, automatic climate control, driver seat height adjustment, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and light-embossed fabric upholstery. With the turbo manual Evolution+ priced at Rs. 7.89 lakh, Renault is also claiming that the Kiger Turbo is now the most accessible turbocharged powertrain the segment.

The Evolution+ sits above the Evolution trim in the lineup and is available across three powertrain options - the naturally aspirated petrol with a manual and an AMT, and the turbo petrol with a manual gearbox. The prices for the Evolution+ range from Rs. 6.99 lakh to Rs. 7.89 lakh, ex-showroom. The naturally aspirated 1.0-litre petrol produces 71bhp and 96Nm, while the turbo petrol unit puts out 99bhp and 160Nm. 

The second significant addition is the Techno variant with a five-speed manual gearbox. Until now, the Techno was available exclusively with the turbo petrol CVT combination. The new manual option is priced at Rs. 8.45 lakh, ex-showroom, approximately Rs. 90,000 less than the CVT version giving buyers who prefer a manual gearbox access to the Techno's feature list without the automatic premium.

Under the hood is a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder petrol engine (100 hp, 160 Nm), mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT for an additional 90,000 rupees (840 euros). A cheaper option is a naturally aspirated engine of the same displacement (72 hp, 96 Nm), combined with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, and the 3.99-meter-long subcompact is also available in a compressed natural gas (CNG) version.

Naturally aspirated lineup widens...The NA petrol Kiger range has grown from six to eight variants, offering both manual and AMT transmissions. Prices start from Rs 5.81 lakh for the base Authentic MT and go up to Rs 8.45 lakh for the Emotion MT. This broader spread allows customers to choose configurations that match their budget and feature requirements more closely.

Renault has expanded the turbo-petrol Kiger lineup from three to five variants, lowering the entry price to Rs 7.89 lakh with the Evolution+ Turbo MT. The Techno Turbo variant now offers a five-speed manual gearbox, priced at Rs 8.45 lakh, about Rs 90,000 less than its CVT counterpart. This move targets buyers seeking performance-oriented SUVs without the automatic premium.

Renault India’s VP – Sales and Marketing, Francisco Hidalgo, emphasised that the update aims to make turbo performance, premium features, and greater choice more accessible. He noted that accessibility now goes beyond price, focusing on a complete and rewarding ownership experience. The strategy reflects Renault’s effort to democratise technology and features in the competitive B-SUV segment. Thrust Zone + 4

At Renault, our focus has always been on making innovation and mobility more accessible to customers. With the New Kiger range, we are taking this commitment further by bringing turbo performance, premium features, and greater choice within easier reach. As customer expectations continue to evolve, accessibility today goes beyond price—it is about enabling a more complete and rewarding ownership experience. This update reflects our effort to democratise features and technologies that matter most, while staying true to Kiger’s core promise of performance...Francisco Hidalgo,VP – Sales and Marketing 

 

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