NEW DELHI: Renault is taking the wraps off two show cars that show the potential of the KWID model that is selling in India.
It unveiled the KWID Climber offroader and KWID Racer race car at the 2016 New Delhi Auto Show.
With its high ground clearance, wide track, short overhangs and the specially designed pattern of its tyres, the KWID Climber promises has all the qualities of an off-roader, including a compact footprint, high ground clearance, big bumpers, side protective mouldings, and generous, diamond-effect wheels. Its deep Flame Orange finish underscores the sculpted lines of the body.
The wheel arch extensions are highlighted in electric blue. The special protective housings of the car’s lights heighten its all-terrain feel. A born off-roader, the Climber draws on the DNA of the Renault KWID to develop its SUV capability to the extreme. The result is a distinctive personality all set for adventure.
In contrast, the KWID Racer is a race car, with 18-inch alloy wheels, low-profile tyres, honed aerodynamics, bucket seats and a roll cage. It boasts of a sporty metallic blue finish. Its wide air intakes are suggestive of performance, while the spoilers and diffuser suggest good handling. The C-shaped LED lighting signature and the high-tech treatment of the lights signal compliance with Renault’s new design strategy.
The inside of the car features materials like Alcantara, aluminium and carbon. The Titane Black trim is emphasised by touches of anodised red that is suggestive of the world of motor racing.
The totem console in the centre of the dashboard displays the telemetry data so the driver can track his or her performance in real time.
Tightly strapped into a four-point harness in the bucket seat, the driver benefits from a digital rev counter and a leather-trimmed steering wheel which boasts an alloy frame specially designed for racing.
There are no plans to commercialise the KWID in Europe.
At the show, Renault also previewed a new 1-0 litre engine and a new transmission.
The KWID 1.0 litre SCe engine is said to have an optimised design for better performance. Renault claims the advanced engine offers excellent drivability for city streets and the open highway.
The Easy-R Gear Box is a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). This clutch free driving experience combines the fuel economy and performance of a manual transmission with the convenience of automated gear shifting.
Renault said it plans to launch the new engine and transmission “sometime in the future.”
Keyword: Renault takes India-only KWID in different directions