[TusharK]

Renault has launched the Kwid Neotech Edition. This limited edition is offered in 0.8L MT, 1.0L MT and 1.0L AMT variants and costs Rs. 30,000 more than the respective RXL variants.



The Kwid Neotech Edition comes with dual-tone colour combinations of Zanskar Blue with Silver roof and Silver with Zanskar Blue roof. On the inside, the car comes equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, USB and Aux-in. It gets 3D decals on the C-pillar, Neotech door claddings, seat fabric with blue inserts and blue stitches, chrome AMT dial, chrome add-on grille and B-pillar black tapping.



The Renault Kwid comes with two engine options. These include a 799cc, 3-cylinder engine that produces 53 BHP @ 5,678 rpm and 72 Nm @ 4,386 rpm and a 999cc, 3-cylinder unit that makes 67 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 91 Nm @ 4,250 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is available as standard, while the 1.0L version gets an optional 5-speed AMT.

Kwid Neotech Edition prices:

0.8L MT - Rs. 4,29,800

1.0L MT- Rs. 4,51,800

1.0L AMT - Rs. 4,83,800

Link to Team-BHP News

[Thilak29]

I am at loss of words learning the amount of creativity Renault is showcasing here. Cry! Cringe.

[Reinhard]

Originally Posted by TusharK

Renault has launched the Kwid Neotech Edition. This limited edition is offered in 0.8L MT, 1.0L MT and 1.0L AMT variants and costs Rs. 30,000 more than the respective RXL variants.

In these segments, how much of a real benefit do such "limited editions" bring for the car makers? I suspect the SPresso must be giving the Kwid a run for the money in sales already.

Limited editions used to be quite cost effective in the past and used to load up some good features in the otherwise low-on-kit variants. Now a 30K price bump for what is more or less just a cosmetic job, doesn't seem like a very bright idea to me at least.

[sainyamk95]

So basically, it's a factory fit COOL CAB paint job?

[jetsetgo08]

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be anything neo in tech apart from the neotech badging. Looks like just another bi-annual cool sticker job.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Reinhard

In these segments, how much of a real benefit do such "limited editions" bring for the car makers?

Enough to make it worth the effort. A dealer friend says that some bling & "limited edition" appeal can draw newbie car buyers. Maruti understands this kind of customer the best & just see how many limited editions they bring out.

Another benefit to Renault is 3 - 5 crore rupees worth of free publicity. Forget car websites like us, even Times of India & Hindustan Times have covered this edition. Keeps the model in the "news", literally. Better than being out of sight & out of mind.

[vigsom]

Originally Posted by TusharK

Zanskar Blue with Silver roof and Silver with Zanskar Blue roof.

8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, USB and Aux-in

Enough features to appeal to the target segment.

The Kwid is suddenly back in the news with this Limited Ed.

The third picture in the opening post makes this limited edition quite close to resembling a mini Nexon - Harrier combo with its colour tone and placement of lights.

Are headlights in the bumpers the new norm?

[tinshark]

Originally Posted by vigsom

Are headlights in the bumpers the new norm?

My guess is yes, until slim led headlights become affordable.

Everyone seems to like the look of the ‘slim’ lights next to the front grill. Only a matter of time until the full headlights fit in that area and all vehicles have this kind of look. Until then bumper headlights is the compromise.

The other trend I see is really big front grills (all new Hyundais, the new BMW). I wonder if it’s ICE manufacturers holding on to it as a differentiator to electric cars. Probably a bit of a stretch

[needforspeed88]

Even a newbie who takes a test drive in a Maruti powered by K series engine and jumps in to the Kwid after, can feel the stark difference in NVH, refinement and driveability. Till Renault do some actual work on the motor they will struggle to compete. Recently took a test drive in a S Presso and Kwid back to back with a friend for his first car purchase and he just ruled out Kwid as soon as he drove half a kilometre in the kwid.

Manufacturers think they can fool the customers with Botox jobs alone but the customer is very smart today. Kwid has so many strengths but the engine and the overall durability of the product lets it down massively.

[landcruiser123]

Originally Posted by GTO

Keeps the model in the "news", literally. Better than being out of sight & out of mind.

Any press is good press (as popularized by some celebrities/leaders)

I know these facelifts cost hardly any money from a design POV, but what about keeping spares? The companies have to maintain a separate inventory of special headlights and bumpers which could hurt their balance sheet.