{"id":60833,"date":"2025-09-30T15:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=60833"},"modified":"2025-10-01T10:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:52:12","slug":"renault-kwid-ice-facelift-spied-on-test-ev-launch-could-follow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/renault-kwid-ice-facelift-spied-on-test-ev-launch-could-follow\/","title":{"rendered":"Renault Kwid ICE Facelift Spied On Test, EV Launch Could Follow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60842\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Kwid-Spied-on-Test-cvoer.webp\" alt=\"Renault Kwid Spied on Test cover\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Kwid-Spied-on-Test-cvoer.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Kwid-Spied-on-Test-cvoer-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Kwid-Spied-on-Test-cvoer-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Kwid-Spied-on-Test-cvoer-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Kwid-Spied-on-Test-cvoer-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p class=\"font_reduse\">image source :weguide.auto<\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Renault Kwid ICE facelift has been spotted on road tests hinting that the brand is preparing for another update to its popular hatchback. At the same time discussions continue on whether the company will also bring the Renault Kwid EV update to India after the facelift rolls out<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renault Kwid Test Mule Reveals New Details<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A camouflaged <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/renault-cars\/kwid\">Renault Kwid<\/a> test vehicle was recently seen giving a clearer picture of the changes. The spy shots showed a small exhaust pipe at the rear confirming that this model is powered by a petrol engine and not an EV. <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/renault-cars\">Renault<\/a> has already refreshed its <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/renault-cars\/triber\">Triber<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/renault-cars\/kiger\">Kiger<\/a> earlier this year and the Kwid facelift seems to be the next step in its portfolio update<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renault Kwid ICE Facelift \u2013 Exterior Highlights<\/span><\/b><\/h2> \n<div class=\"cop-slider-container cop-slider-full-width\" data-slider-id=\"60849\">\n    <div class=\"slick-slider-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/side-view-2.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"slider-item\" data-caption=\"\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-view-cover.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The facelifted hatchback borrows several styling cues from the Dacia Spring EV sold in Europe<\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visible changes include:<\/span><\/b><\/h3> <ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Y-shaped LED daytime running lights<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pentagonal halogen headlamps<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A revised closed-off grille<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Squared-off wheel arches with thick cladding<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flap-type door handles and sloping roofline<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steel wheel covers similar to the Dacia Spring EV<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the rear, the facelift also carries Y-shaped tail lamps. Even under the camouflage, the car shows a cleaner and sharper design. A broad trim connects both tail lamps and will likely carry the Renault logo. 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The spy shots reveal a larger touchscreen system possibly a 10 inch unit along with a redesigned steering wheel. A new 7 inch digital instrument cluster is also likely. These changes will improve the cabin experience although some features may vary once the production version is revealed<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renault Kwid ICE \u2013 Performance Details<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Renault Kwid ICE facelift will continue to use the 1.0-liter petrol engine. This unit produces 69 PS and 92.5 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renault is also offering CNG options across its lineup, including the Kwid. While these are not factory-fitted, dealers provide CNG retrofit kits through government-approved agencies. The kit is priced at Rs 75,000, and customers get a standard 3-year\/100,000 km warranty<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renault Kwid EV \u2013 Possible India Launch<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With electric vehicles gaining attention, the Renault Kwid EV is also under consideration for India. If launched, it could share hardware with the Dacia Spring EV.<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expected features of Kwid EV:<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">26.8 kWh battery pack<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Range of around 220 km (WLTP cycle)<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two motor choices: 45 PS and 65 PS<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If introduced, the Kwid EV will directly compete with <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/tata-cars\/tiago-ev\">Tata Tiago EV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/morris-garages-cars\/comet-ev\">MG Comet EV<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/citroen-cars\/ec3\">Citroen eC3<\/a><\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renault Kwid EV Update Or Both Versions?<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It remains to be seen whether Renault will bring both ICE and EV models to India or only the electric version. For now, the Renault Kwid test mule confirms that the ICE facelift will arrive first, while the Renault Kwid EV update could follow soon after<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>image source :weguide.auto The Renault Kwid ICE facelift has been spotted on road tests hinting that the brand is preparing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":60843,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[399,553,381,590],"class_list":["post-60833","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","tag-kwid","tag-kwid-ev","tag-renault","tag-spied-testing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60833","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60833"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60833\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}