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Renault Kwid at Rs 3-4 lakh on sale in India during Sep-Nov 2015

Claimed fuel economy of the Kwid will be higher than most of the segment

Overdrive|May 21, 2015, 12:00:37 IST

Renault India took a step forward towards their volume segment ambitions for India with the reveal of their new small car. The new Renault Kwid, known as the XBA, or Kayou, so far, is based on the CMF-A platform. CMF-A stands for Common Module Family and the A stands for Affordable. Carlos Ghosn, chairman and group CEO, was on hand to unveil the car. The Renault Kwid was first unveiled at the Auto Expo 2014 as a concept.

Talking about the Renault Kwid, Ghosn said that the car was robust, designed for active families. He also said that it was designed to be a game-changer. The car wears a strong-looking Renault grille with rectangular headlamps and a muscular, squared-off design. The side cladding makes ...Continue Reading...

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Renault Kwid at Rs 3-4 lakh on sale in India during Sep-Nov 2015

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