Complete owner’s guide for the Renault Kwid with photo, model introduction, full specifications, 5-year India sales report, variant links, 100 reported issues and 1 replacement parts rendered directly in the HTML body for search engines.
Renault Kwid — a hatchback engineered for Indian roads.
The Renault Kwid is a hatchback sold in India in the ₹4.7–6.52 lakh price range. Available in Petrol, it competes in the hatchback segment with feature-rich variants, modern safety equipment, and a strong service network across India.
Ex-showroom price: ₹4.7–₹6.52 lakh | Segment: Hatchback | Fuel: Petrol | Mileage: 20–25 km/l | Seating: 5 persons.
| Engine | 3-cyl Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.0–1.2 L |
| Power | 67–90 PS |
| Torque | 90–113 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / AMT / CVT |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 20–25 km/l |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 s |
| Seating | 5 persons |
| Boot Space | 270 L |
| Fuel Tank | 37 L |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Length × Width × Height | 3845 mm × 1735 mm × 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm |
| Tyre Size | 165/80 R14 |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Safety Rating | Not Yet Tested |
| Warranty | 2 yrs / 40,000 km |
| Infotainment | 7-in touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
11 variants are listed with fuel type, transmission, airbags, trim level and direct variant-page links.
Units sold in India across the latest 5-year report period. Total 5-year volume is 18,675, with peak sales of 4,500 units in 2022 and 2024 sales of 3,825 units (-11% YoY).
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units Sold | 2,700 | 3,375 | 4,500 | 4,275 | 3,825 |
These sales figures are estimates based on segment averages and brand market share where exact dispatch data is not available.
Many users report that the engine temperature rises quickly in heavy traffic or long idling, especially during summer.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2015-2023 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Temperature warning light, Hot air from bonnet, Reduced performance.
Manual transmission users often face difficulty while shifting gears, especially from 1st to 2nd.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2015-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Gear not engaging smoothly, Jerky shifts, Grinding noise.
Automatic (AMT) variant shows delay and jerks while changing gears, especially in city traffic.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹25,000 | Affected Years: 2016-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Delay in gear change, Sudden jerks, Slow acceleration.
Users feel braking is not very strong, especially at higher speeds.
Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2015-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Long braking distance, Soft brake pedal.
Steering starts vibrating when driving above 80 km/h.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2015-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Steering shake, Unstable handling.
Noise from suspension when driving on rough roads or speed breakers.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2015-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Thud noise, Loose feeling.
Windows stop working suddenly or move slowly.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹800–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2016-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Window stuck, Slow movement.
Touchscreen becomes unresponsive or hangs frequently.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2017-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Screen freeze, Laggy response.
Plastic parts feel weak and may rattle over time.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹500–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2015-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Rattling sound, Loose panels.
AC struggles to cool cabin in peak summer.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2015-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Weak cooling, Warm air.
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