Renault Kwid [2015-2019] User Reviews

Exterior Looks like a perfect SUV. Sounds like 6 lakh car with attracive design and color, good ground clearance[180 mm] when compared with celerio, Swift, and other sedan cards

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Features in Top End cars: MEDIA NAVINGATION[GPS], POWER STEERING, DRIVER AIRBAG[OPTIONAL], FRONT CO DRIVER HAS MORE SPACE LIKE SEDAN CARS, ADJUSTABLE RECLINER FRONT SEATS, POWER WINDOWS ONLY IN FRONT. DIGITAL METER.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox When engine is started I can able to here the engine noise inside the car, while riding the engine sound reduced and I havent purchased this car .just went a drive on this car, once I buy I will update the fuel economy.

Ride Quality & Handling This section will keep post you after purchasing this car.

Final Words I would prefer you to buy this car in this segment which attracts youngsters , this car has been booked by the youngsters who are below 28 age. and so far 50000 peoples booked kwid.

Areas of improvement I have researched about this car much in internet and got comments from other guys as well, let me explain the entire story of this kwid.

PLUS:

1)  BUDGET CAR WITH MAXIMUM FACILITIES (DESIGN,COLOR,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR)

2) MEDIA NAVIGATION,BLUETOOTH,AUX IN ,USB CABLE, RADIO/MULTIMEDIA.

3) GOOD BOOT SPACE 300 LITRES WHEN COMPARED WITH HYUNDAI EON, MARUTI -ALTO, SWIFT, CELERIO, HYUNDAI-BRIO.

4) REASONABLE PRICE FOR SMALL CAR.

5) FRONT LOOKS LIKE A PERFECT SUV CAR.

6) POWER STEERING ,POWER WINDOW,ENGINE  POWER - 53 PS @ 5678 RPM

7) ARAI REPORTED 25.17KMPL (I believe it would give atleast 20KMPL in CITY & 23KMPL IN HIGHWAY)

8) AC CAR WITH CHROME KNOBS

MINUS  OR AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT

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1) POWER WINDOW AVAILABLE ONLY IN FRONT 

2) I READ ONE ARTICLE IN THAT THEY MENTIONED STEERING IS NOT ROTATE BACK AGAIN .(HYUNDAI EON IS BETTER THAN THIS).

3) WHEN COMES TO SAFETY RENAULT SAYS NO COMPROMISE, IF THAT THEN WHY THEY GAVE AIRBAG ONLY IN DRIVER SEAT AS OPTIONAL, REQUIRED FOR CO -DRIVER AS WELL AND NO ABS THIS WOULD ALSO COMES IN SAFETY MEASURES.

4) NO REVERSE PARKING SENSOR, ORVM not able to operate without opening the window.

5) I WOULD REQUEST RENAULT TO GIVE ADDITIONAL SPACE AT BACK SEATER ALSO HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOR MORE COMFORT THAN OTHER CARS IN THIS SEGMENT .for 5.9 inch person this would be little difficult for long drive.

6) 800 CC with Petrol version is the major drawback for new comers to buy this vehicle, Many would prefer DIESEL engine with atleast 1100 CC for long drives.

7) TYRES ARE VERY SMALL. LOOKS LIKE AUTO TYRES. THIS POINT MENTIONED IN YOUTUBE 

8) ENGINE NOISE SHOULD BE REDUCED.

9) LAST BUT NOT LEAST- TRY TO DELIVER THE KWID AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WAITING PERIOD UPTO 6 MONTHS IS NOT IN ACCEPTABLE RANGE THEY WOULD MOVE ON TO SOME OTHER CARS IN THIS RANGE SO DONT LOSE YOUR CUSTOMERS THEY ARE THE REAL ASSETS OF YOUR PRODUCTIVITY.

THATS ALL ABOUT KWID Eventhough some bad things we hear about kwid we need to accept the good things as well ,the points which I mentioned in minus is explained in so many websites and proved in video itself. so i suggest renault to give more importance in negative point to focus on how customer expects in small car. this would beat MARUTI OR HYUNDAI DEALER MUCH MORE THAN EXPECTED.

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MEDIA -NAV, SUV DESIGN EXTERIOR-HIGH GROUND CLEARANCEBackdoor dont have power window, tyres are too small like auto. less spacious for back seater

I am not satisfied with your final KWID as product.

1 ) The mirrors that you show in yours adds, banners and real one is different even on top optional models

2 ) No door open warning.

3) No seat belt warning.

No one buys new vehicle to keep it in service station its been 2 days and am not sure when i will get my vehicle All what am hearing is that its in process. My vehicle is facing starting problem. I called in workshop the  time it happend they changed the fuse and it started and i went to party that same night , the fuse again burnt out . I changed the fuse and next went to program " KNOW YOUR KWID " . while going i smelled something buring so i stopped and called no one responded " JO HOGA DEKHA JAEGA AND WENT ON" I reached and They tested my vehicle and said your vehicle is ready and you can take it  but i was not sure so i asked for spare fuse . The senior engineer heard me and tested my vehicle and said it not starting up properly . He tested several times by tuning and again fuse burnt out. they took the starter motor out said its not load. later in evening i called they said u were right about smell it coming out of the motor.

I logged complain in their toll free 180030044444 but no mails yet. Not satisfied with your service

Design, Suspension , fuel economy , space , mobility , ground clearance etc.Side mirrors, No Door open warning , seat belt warning , some cheap parts

Exterior

Certainly best design so far in the segment. Creates an illusion that it is 120% of its original size when parked in isolation. Every other commuter will take a second look.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The spacious feeling. Comfortable Seats and Media-Nav as add-on. A/C is upto the mark(will have to wait till summer to give it a perfect test though).

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

When 4 or more on board, compulsive downshift needed but OK for a 800cc engine. Mileage not upto the mark with ARAI figures(as shown in ADs). I am getting an average mileage between 12.5 to 14 kmpl with 60% City driving and 40% highway driving A/C ON and 2 people in city and 5 people on highways. From the ARAI figures released, I expected 17(City) to 20(Highway) atleast. Gear box needs some getting used to.

Ride Quality & Handling

Small potholes and speed breakers are easily negotiable. Steering is ultra light. Significant bodyroll felt in above 90 degree corners.

Final Words

Kwid - The best Eye-Catching and Practical car

Areas of improvement  

Renault good job!! Now focus on after sale support too(new area for me as this is my first car).

 

Awesome Design, Spacious, PracticalMileage not aligning with ARAI figures, Manageable but vibrations while idling.

Exterior Looks well but height is not that much that its looks expected.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good and need to impove abit, the system that is given with it its very slow.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Miileage is very poor its not getting over 10kmpl.

Ride Quality & Handling Superb quality and great ride,i am happy with its ride quality, very stable in high speed also.

Final Words I got the car on 30th of dec,i have driven the car  463 km but mileage is 9.2, I tried alot to drive it on 25 kmpl as it show on time mileage indicator but still its not getting over 10 in city condition. Even when I got the car delivered it shows mileage 12kmpl but the car came from highway to the showroom in early morning but still its not giving poper mileage. Otherwise its a good car. All is well but mileage is very bad.

Areas of improvement Mileage IS VERY POOR, I am not satisfied.

style,comfort,ride quality,gear changing,looks inside and out sidemileage and height

Exterior Good style and Design. No one expects it is 800CC, it makes people turn their heads towards the car.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good boot space and leg room space. Three people for shot distance and two people for long distances is quite comfortable in d rear seat.Good music system.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Though engine makes little sound but am ok with that. Gearbox is good.need to talk specially on mileage. Here in the reviews people are lying about the mileage. I drove 1500kms in 52 days, 900kms in city and 600kms on highways. I promise am getting 18-19kmpl in city with A.C and 21-22 kmpl with A.C on highways.Am totally satisfied with the mileage as I was expecting same only though company says 25kmpl. Please do go with the digital meter because it just shows from starting, its get increased by usage. calculate mileage on your own.

Ride Quality & Handling Happy with the ride quality, handling and pick up. This is my first car so am ok with it. People who drives 1200CC and more may not like it, but remind guys it just 800CC. Engine Sound got reduced after mechanic applying some greese. But little accelerator sound is der which cannot be reduced as mechanic said.

Final Words Am totally happy till now with the car. Thankyou Renault for the wonderful car. People who are of middle class can enjoy with it. Sales dealer is very hectic. Little bit of drama while delivery after booking. People who are facing delivery issues please read my other review " big car for first time owner".Thankyou.For personal talk you can call me at my number 9700XXXXXX or u can mail me at XXXXXX.

Areas of improvement Little accelerator sound. Engine sound got reduced after checking with mechanic.

Good Design and Style.expected fuel economylittle accelerator sound.

Exterior It looks great from outside and has a deceptive feel of a larger car. A sure shot head turner, I have seen people on road turning around and taking photos on their phones and in office parkings.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Front seats provide great support, i have driven it for close to 900 kms now and did not face any pain in the back, it also feels like you are driving a much larger car. Boot space is excellent, I have installed a subwoofer and still have space for large baggages. Ride quality is super, I have driven over bumps and potholes and the car stays extremely stable and soaks up everything. Typical Duster ride quality in small form factor. Rear space is great too but they could have given more rear seat space by reducing the boot a little.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is noisy at cold start but it settles down once warmed up, but once you are driving and all windows are closed, you really dont hear anything, so its not a problem at all. Renault service guys said it'll reduce even more after first 2 services. The engine and gearbox is much smoother now from day 1, gear changes are smooth and i can do it with 2 fingers. Gear lever does not vibrate like Eon. I have calcuated mileage twice using tankful to tankful method, on first time it gave 19kmpl and on next fill up it gave 21 kmpl. I have driven 60% in city and 40% in highways.

The car is extremely stable at higher triple digit speeds and feel much more comfortable than my old alto, but body roll is present when you turn at high speeds. Engine is smooth and pulls well unless you let the revs drop below 800 rpm. I have driven with 4 people and AC on and in 1st gear the car climbs up shopping mall ramps easily, you just need to make sure you are in 1st gear. It wont climb easily on 2nd being a 800cc. 

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is good, NVH levels inside are well controlled, and on steady cruise you dont hear the engine noise much. If you floor the paddle thats when you hear the engine crying. With high ground clearance it can cross bumps even with 4 passengers without scraping the bottom. 

Steering is very light, but after a U turn it does not auto center, so you need to manually do it. Apart from that it's easy to drive in city traffic.

Final Words I feel its a good car and well worth the money at this price. The medianav touchscreen is good too but the included speakers are crap. I upgraded to JBL speakers for rear, soundgate amp and Alpine subwoofer. Now it sounds rokcing. I also upgraded headlamp bulbs to Philips extremevision. The car even though being a hatchback feels like a much larger car you are driving due to its amazing ride quality and height. I am happy with the car as well as the renault sales team (so far). I booked on 17th September and got delivery on 31st October and it was a smooth delivery experience. I was also taken on a workshop tour and met the service manager there who said Renault is very serious about this car. Overall if your budget is less than 4.5 and can wait, go with this eyes closed. If you can extend your budget then you have other better options.

Areas of improvement The engine noise could have been reduced by using more damping materials, but its not a concern once you are inside the car with windows rolled up. Rear space could have been more by reducing boot space, 300L boot is nice to have but who needs it regularly?

Styling, ride quality, fuel efficiency, interiorsEngine noise at cold start

Exterior : The BEST IN CLASS. It's a USP for the car. No one could've asked for more from a 3.5 lac rupees car. Apart from the outdated side mirrors, Renault has just hit the right note in designing each and every detail in the exterior body. Put accessories like roof rails and some chrome packaging and the car becomes a head-turner 😎

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) : Interior quality is pretty satisfying when keeping in mind what ALTO 800 has to offer. The touch screen audio/navigation system (though not a soft touch) sets it a class high from it rivals.

Front seats are pretty comfortable even for long drives. A 6 feet guy like me can also adjust in the rear seat as well.

I like the way Renault has given ample space to keep your water bottles, mobile phones , car papers and other tit-bits. With 2 glove boxes and with one extra shelf in the dashboard you would find a place to keep almost any small stuffs you carry for a long journey. Not to forget the 300 lt bootspace which can rival the likes of i20 also.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox : Engine is a bit noisy at idling and in 1st -2nd gear. I read it somewhere that the idling RPM is being intentionally set high may be to extract a better avg. The noise may irk people who drive petrol cars, But it smoothens once you start hitting higher gears and cross 30km/hr. I touched speed of around 115km/hr with AC and the car/steering didn't shake a bit. You won't find the same with Alto 800.

Though the odometer is still under 3000 km, the car showed an average of ~ 20km/l by the time i finished my 270 km highway journey ;). That's pretty cool keeping in mind it's a petrol engine and the car is just 3K Kms old. 😄

Gearbox is not as smooth as you find in the Alto800 but it gets the job done pretty fairly.

Ride Quality & Handling : This would be another area where Kwid outshines the Alto800. I feel the major difference is the suspension tuning. I drove this car on bad hilly roads also but it was taking all the pot holes and uneven patches firmly and without much hassles. It doesn't quite upsets it's balance on sharp turns either. The steering is quite light and at times it feels like a kid's job to manoeuvre it. Though it's light but is quite stable in high speeds and doesn't give you goosebumps.

The downside are the brakes. I am not sure one would be able to avoid collisions in case of emergencies. The car doesn't stop in a safe distance when you drive at speeds > 60 km/hr. The problem worsens if you have 3-4 people in the car and going downhill. I have already raised a complaint to Renault for this.

Final Words : Overall Renault has done a great job with this Car. I have in between made comparisons to Alto800 since that's the car its majorly competing with and we should not really compare it to higher segment hatchbacks. If Renault's increasing dealer n/w can match up to the after sales service of Maruti, I am sure Alto's reign as a market leader in this segment would be over soon.

Areas of improvement

1. Should definitely have an ABS option. There are many people like me who won't mind paying the extra 20K just to get that necessary safety feature.

2, Oil Sump should be changed to a metal body. Already Renault is facing consumer complaint for this.

Looks, ground clearance, suspension, interior space managementEngine noise at idling, No ABS option, Brakes could have been better, Plastic Oil Sump

Exterior This is the only good thing in Renault Kwid. Except the outer looks and design evertthing si worst.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good space. Cheap plastic is used. Touchscreen responce si not good. Nois from all windows whe car is running on rough surface. Back side seat belt is a complete mess.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine becomes dead at lower speed if AC is on. Lower gears becomes hard to shift at times. Nocking sound in lower gears. Too much vibration and noise. 13 kmpl in City though 22 on highways. 

Ride Quality & Handling Worst driving experience in slow moving traffic. Driving becomes easy and smooth when it crosses speed of 35 km/h. Breaks does not work at time. Driving this car is a threat to life.

Final Words If you are considering only design then go for it but later you will regret you decision when you will feel lot of issue while driving the car.

Areas of improvement Renault really need to work hard on this car. Only design will not work for longer time. Performance is not good at all.

Looks and exteriorVibration, Engine noise, Hard clutch, Steering noise

Exterior Good look and new style.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Super for onme family and long vaction ride.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very good, even 800cc good.

Ride Quality & Handling Handling and driving is smooth compared to other brands.

Final Words Hello friends, I bought my Renault Kwid 3 months back on march 10th. Gone for three long rides of 400 kms each. The comfort during long drive was appreciable. The Steering seems  more stable at higher speeds of 120kmph. The mileage was up to the mark. I am getting around 18kms in city and around 20 on Highways.  No need to explain about exteriors, interiors as many of u were aware about them. But I will tell you few points. The Navigation system is suitable for cities but not at all use full for rural India. The touch was little bit laggy, The call clarity over BT was awesome but the music player over BT is lagging severely. We can find Minute vibrations of Gear Rod. The ground clearance claims to be 180 but even the Indian speed breakers breaks the bottom of the car instead of speed. I hope it might be some designing error. There was some minute errors in designing. If you close the front door when the back door is completely opened it will leave some minute rashes on the back door bottom. The accessories provided by Renault are up to mark.  The dealer claimed around 5000 for extended warranty.

Guys comment below for any clarifications. I am here to assist you guys.

Areas of improvement Glove box, mirrors.

good fuel economy,good styleglove box,mirrors