EXCLUSIVE: Renault Kiger To Start From Rs 28.49 Lakh In Nepal

As per our sources, Renault Nepal will launch the Renault Kiger compact SUV in Nepal, with prices starting from Rs 28.49 Lakh. At Rs 28.49 Lakh, the Kiger will become the most affordable compact SUV in the country, undercutting its sibling, the Nissan Magnite, by approximately Rs 1 Lakh. Bookings for the Renault Kiger will open today and further variant-wise pricing of the Kiger will be revealed soon.The Kiger stands out with its sculpted bonnet, slender windscreen, and semi-floating roof with a roof rack. At the rear, the roof drop is topped by a spoiler, giving the vehicle a very airy look. At the rear, the Kiger gets a split C-shaped tail lamp. The vehicle also gets functional roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels, black cladding on the sides, and 205-mm ground clearance.Highlights of the Kiger include an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 7.0-inch digital instrument display, push-button start, keyless entry, ambient lighting, and auto climate control, etc. The Kiger also gets three drive modes. You can choose between Eco, Normal and Sport. On the safety front, the Kiger gets up to four airbags, a rear-view camera, and parking sensors.The Renault Kiger will be available in two petrol engines: 71.01 BHP/96Nm 1.0-litre naturally aspirated and 98.63 BHP/160Nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol units. It will be offered with a standard 5-speed manual gearbox and there's also the probability of an AMT gearbox for the naturally aspirated engine.  Safety duties are handled by up to four airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensorsThe Kiger rivals the likes of Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon,Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport.