New Renault Kiger Facelift 0-100 km/h Acceleration Test

The French auto giant recently launched the facelift iteration of the popular compact SUV in India

In this post, we take a look at the details of the acceleration test of the new Renault Kiger facelift. Kiger is among the most budget-friendly cars in its class. This has been its biggest appeal since it entered the Indian market in 2021. Even with tough rivals, the compact SUV has managed to record steady sales. In fact, Renault also ships the Kiger from India to several global markets. A major update, however, was due for quite some time. Now that it is finally here, let us check out how fast it can move.

New Renault Kiger Facelift Acceleration Test

As a part of the media interaction, I got the opportunity to put the new Kiger through its paces. To sequester every ounce of power from this peppy SUV, I put it in Sport Mode, to begin with. Then I pressed the accelerator hard on an empty stretch of road. I was able to clock 60 km/h in 5.26 seconds, 80 km/h in 8.22 seconds and 100 km/h in just 12.17 seconds. These are pretty decent numbers for a vehicle in this category. I don’t believe buyers will find any shortage of power.

New Renault Kiger Facelift

The Renault Kiger facelift has been updated thoroughly. This includes tons of new-age amenities to pamper the occupants. That is something modern car buyers want from their vehicles. Some of the top attractions include:

• 8-inch Floating Touchscreen Infotainment Display
• Premium 3D ARKAMYS Surround Sound System
• Multi-view Camera
• Automatic Headlamps
• Rain-sensing Wipers
• Wireless Smartphone Connectivity
• Dual-tone Dashboard
• Premium Ventilated Leatherette Seats
• New Upholstery
• Enhanced Noise Insulation
• 21 Standard Safety Features
• 6 Airbags
• Hill Start Assist
• ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
• ESP
• E20 Compatibility
• Traction Control
• Drive Modes – Eco, Normal and Sport
• Rear AC Vents
• Cooled Glovebox
• Multiple USB Charging Ports
• 6-speaker Audio System
• 405-litre Boot Space
• Rear Armrest and 60:40 Split Seats
• Belongings Take Away Alert Feature

Under its hood, it continues to carry the powertrain and transmission alternatives from the pre-facelift model. These are the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol and the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol mill, generating a familiar 72 PS / 96 Nm and 100 PS / 160 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Performance transmission duties are a 5-speed manual, an Easy-R AMT automatic or an advanced X-Tronic CVT automatic transmission. The ARAI-claimed mileage figures are 19.83 km/l and 20.38 km/l, respectively. Finally, the prices start at Rs 6.30 lakh and go up to Rs 11.30 lakh, ex-showroom.

Also Read: Renault Kiger Facelift Launched – Here’s What’s New