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2026 Renault Kwid launched at Rs 4.53 lakh

Renault has launched the 2026 Kwid at a starting price of Rs 4.53 lakh (ex-showroom). With this update, the hatchback has received some exterior and interior design changes and is now available in only two trims: Evolution and Climber, offered with both manual and AMT options. The previous entry-spec Authentic and mid-spec Techno trims have been discontinued.

Retains the 1-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that makes 69hp and 92.5Nm
Retrofitted CNG kit is available with MT variants at Rs 70,450 extra

The carmaker has also revealed its India plans, announcing 12 product “actions” over the next 18 months; four of these are slated for the remainder of 2026. Commenting on the upcoming plans, Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise said, “There won’t be more than two consecutive months without a significant update from Renault, whether it’s a limited edition, a design refresh, new technology, a new powertrain, or even an all-new car.”

2026 Renault Kwid: Prices

Offered in Evolution and Climber trims with manual and AMT options

2026 Renault Kwid: Variant-wise ex-showroom prices
	5-speed manual	5-speed AMT
Evolution	Rs 4.53 lakh	Rs 4.90 lakh
Climber	Rs 5.15 lakh	Rs 5.61 lakh

Renault is offering a retrofitted CNG kit for the Kwid’s manual variants at an additional Rs 70,450, with a 3-year/1 lakh km standard warranty, whichever is earlier. If you choose this option, these CNG kits will be installed at authorised workshops. Consult your nearest Renault dealership for more details.

With the discontinuation of the Authentic trim, the Kwid’s starting price has increased by Rs 22,000. However, the prices of the Evolution and Climber trims have reduced by up to Rs 14,000 and Rs 32,000, respectively.

2026 Renault Kwid: What’s new?

Sports new Renault logos and redesigned plastic wheel covers

As mentioned earlier, there are only a couple of changes to the 2026 Kwid’s exterior design elements. These include new 3D Renault badges and redesigned dual-tone plastic covers for the 14-inch steel wheels. Keen-eyed viewers can also spot a different font for the Kwid lettering on the tailgate, and it also gets a new silver finish.

Other elements are the same as those on the older Kwid, including the eyebrow-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), halogen headlights, bumpers and halogen tail-lights.

The 2026 Kwid’s dimensions are identical to those of the older model, which are as follows:

2026 Renault Kwid dimensions and other specifications
Length	3,731mm
Width	1,579mm
Height	1,474mm
Wheelbase	2,422mm
Ground clearance	184mm
Boot space	279 litres

Borrows a steering wheel and gear lever from the Renault Kiger SUV

Not much has changed inside the Renault Kwid’s cabin either. The new 3-spoke steering wheel design is borrowed from the Kiger and features buttons for controlling the infotainment system.

Everything else is the same, including the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a semi-digital instrument cluster with a multi-information display (MID) in the centre, manual AC and all four power windows. The black fabric seat upholstery with yellow accents is also identical to that of the older model.

It is offered with dual airbags in the base-spec Evolution trim, while the top-spec Climber gets 6 airbags. Other safety features include a rear parking camera with sensors, a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill-start assist (with AMT variants only), keyless entry with central locking, ABS with EBD and seatbelt reminders.

Powered by the same 69hp 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine

The 2026 Renault Kwid is powered by the same 1.0-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 69hp and 92.5Nm. It is mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).

The Renault Kwid continues to rival the Maruti S-Presso and Maruti Alto K10, which are priced lower at Rs 3.50 lakh and Rs 3.70 lakh, respectively.

Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.

Shubham Chaudhary