French automaker Renault is well-known for its mini car Kwid in India, although the company introduced the Kieger compact SUV early last year, and it has garnered a good response from the customers. Kiger has been instrumental in making the Indian market one of the top auto markets in the world. The company’s lineup saw total sales of over one lakh units in the 2021 calendar year, despite the global chip crunch.
Kwid Based Electric car is not safe
Keeping in mind the growing EV segment of the country, all eyes are on the company’s electric vehicle, but it is believed that Renault is preparing for the future, and is studying the market before launching the electric vehicle for India. According to the information, the company’s first electric car will be based on Kwid. The Dacia Spring electric hatchback based on the Renault Kwid recently received a 1-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, and so did Renault’s Kwid based electric hatchback 1 along with other vehicles tested by the European New Car Assessment Program. It has become the third vehicle with a star rating.
Can get better driving range
Let us tell you, Renault’s Dacia Spring electric hatchback sold in the European market is capable of giving a range of 200 to 250 km in a single charge, while talking about the Indian spec, its range is likely to be close to 300. However, there is no word yet on what the company is planning on its price and driving range.
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To recall, the Kwid is the company’s entry-level hatchback in India, priced between Rs 4.11 lakh and Rs 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Kwid is equipped with two petrol engines 0.8-litre (54PS/72Nm) and 1-litre (68PS/91Nm), with the former 800cc engine mated to a 5-speed manual only, while the latter is offered with an optional 5-speed manual. AMT is also available.
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