Re: Renault Kwid : Official Review Hi, I recently bought Kwid 2021 BS6, RXT (o) AMT, 1.0 in red for my wife. (I liked the Climber edition better, but it wasn't available in Red colour which my wife was insisted upon).
We have one strange issue with steering reversibility on a U-turn, which we have not noticed in any other 3 cars that we have (i20 Sportz 2019, C Class 2017 & Fortuner 2020). So basically what happens is that if you steer completely for a U-turn, the steering does not fall back completely to the centre quickly, and rather we have to manually steer it a little (only little) to keep the vehicle straight after the turn is complete.
I understand that steering response is different for every vehicle, and its not a big issue, but with Kwid its noticeable. When we asked service center guys on this issue, he said Kwid steering is like this and also because the steering rack is new. The more vehicle will run, its free play will improve (whatever that means).
Apart from the above issue, we are loving the car so far.
Here are some of my findings:
1. One is the 8″ NAV system with a touch screen and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. ABS, EBD and Dual Airbags support is a must in any car, and Kwid does not disappoint here.
2. Fully digital dash (which I am not a fan of) is again a feature found in 2-3 segments up. I like the Instant Avg feature and it gives me self-control of my driving habits.
3. The AMT transmission works as expected but it is a bit rough and you can actually hear the gears changing every now and then. I did not have any issues with climbing up on flyovers or steep surfaces.
4. Due to the 3-Cylinder configuration, at idling and start-up, there is little vibration which you get used to after a couple of rides.
5. The power delivery is gradual and lean. Overtaking is where I miss the manual gear shifting the most. There are no driving modes but the ECU self adjusts to the driving style after a couple of rides. In my case, it was after 150kms.
6. Turn on the Aircon and the power go down by 25% and the economy goes down by 40%.
7. Addition of Creep mode, retainer seat belts, quick lane change features work like a charm. ABS, EBD and Dual Airbags are all equipped.
8. Single wiper on windscreen touches the bonnet edge when turned up for cleaning. I find having just a single wiper a soar to the eye being a little OCD!
9. I am used to getting my way cleared by ongoing traffic when I am in my red Benz at roundabouts and intersections. However, in Kwid, I have to be careful as people usually do not slow down and expect me to pull brakes!
10. One major drawback is the weak Battery or alternator. The AMT version has 8 more computers, and the extra glowing DRLs with big screen NAV takes a ton of battery power.
11. On the 2nd day itself, I encountered General Warning Orange Light while driving a short distance, and then the vehicle went into limp mode. Later, the service centre guys upon full scan found that it was a voltage issue during start-up, and the computer decided to go into limp mode after a short distance due to an error in memory!!
Whatever heck that means but after they cleared the fault codes, they advised me not to run accessories or blower/lights etc without the engine-on, which I never did in the first place.
12. On the 7th day, I again had warning light and then constant Engine warning light in Orage on the dash. The service center guys did diagnostic again, and said that the floor mat is causing the issue with sensor and pedal position cohesion.
The car is running fine for 20 days now, and have had no other troubles. After a couple of days of driving, I am starting to love the compact zip and zoom ride. Parking is not an issue anymore.
Last edited by cowboy45 : 23rd September 2021 at 10:42.
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