Renault Kiger Concept Revealed, India Launch Next Year

Renault India has unveiled its all-new B-SUV concept, Kiger. The Kiger will be Renault's first sub-4m compact SUV in the Indian market and will rival the likes of Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet and the upcoming Nissan Magnite. Renault has not officially confirmed a launch date for Kiger but it is expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year.The Kiger is built on the same CMFA+ platform as the Triber and it is a result of a collaboration between the company's design team in France and India. It will also feature an all-new global petrol engine. At a glance, the Kiger show car stands out with its sculpted bonnet, slender windscreen, and semi-floating roof with a roof rack. On both sides, the tapered mirrors have been designed like airplane wings. At the rear, the roof drop is topped by a spoiler, giving the vehicle a very airy look.The lower section is more muscular and stockier, resting on four 19-inch wheels framed by large square arches and  210-mm ground clearance to accentuate the sporty nature of the vehicle.  Fluorescent touches highlight certain aluminum elements such as door handles, bumper inserts, strapping with inlaid decoration, logo contours, and brake calipers.The Kiger show car also gets double-stage LED spotlights, similar to those that appeared on the new Kwid, and green turn signals. At the rear, the double ‘C’ headlights signal Kiger’s place under the Renault brand and form a light signature that prefigures that of the production model. The Kiger will also introduce an innovative color scheme that will change according to the light and the angle from which it is observed. The showcar gets the green 'Aurora Borealis' colour.India is the second-most populous country in the world and also one of the fastest-growing countries. Thanks to the Duster, Kwid, and Triber models, Renault is the leading European brand in India. Renault Kiger, this compact SUV of less than 4 meters, different from the ones we see on the roads today, will strengthen our presence and help us to win new customers," said Fabrice Cambolive, SVP, Chairman of AMI-Pacific Region – Groupe Renault.