[jomyboy]

Originally Posted by EshanS

Does anyone know which CVT transmission is used in Kiger? Jatco, Aisin, etc?

Curious to know more on the common issues faced by the CVT.

Kiger and Magnite being sister cars, we can assume they have got Nissan’s CVTs made by the brand’s spinoff company, Jatco, which employs a steel belt and a pair of adjustable pulleys.

[envira]

Update after 11 months of ownership:

- The battery died in less than a year and got it replaced under warranty from the Service center.
- I have driven for over 18000 km in 11 months (1st 6 months 13k km) with an average daily travel of 30-40 km.
- The city-to-highway travel ratio is 80:20 now as we moved to a nearby city.

- Apart from regular services (1st and 2nd), the car was taken to SC for multiple complaints which were never able to get resolved by the technicians.

- Still, I have issues like :
1. Brake noise - persists and technicians are clueless. I was assured initially that I would disappear in a few months, but everyday I have them.
2. Suspension - very stiff and the ride was damn uncomfortable. Even minor potholes and bumps are carried into the cabin.
3. Hissing noise when cruising over 80kmph - poor soundproofing, lots of panel gaps, and pathetic noise insulation.
4. Poor quality plastics all over with rattles on doors, and wiper sounds. I replaced the stock wipers with Bosch Frameless wipers, and the wipers make no sound. But the people at the service center don't agree with the fact that their stock wipers are just junk.
5. Mileage - less talked about the best, 10-12 on highways with lighter foot on the pedal, 7-8 in the city. I have used only normal mode and never switched to eco or sport mode.
6. Poor finish - Mud issue in the foot bay, and no proper fender lining to the rear, panel gaps without proper seal.
7. Poor AC - worst I can say, even Suzuki cars that cost half the price of this vehicle outperform the AC of Renault cars. At high temperatures during summer I have had 2 episodes where the AC failed to start or cool the cabin. The rear passengers never felt the AC from the rear vents. They are just for the namesake.

Overall, I am disappointed with the car as Renault has failed to provide a vehicle that at least is worth the money paid. I would say a big NO for those people who are investing their time and hard-earned money in this garbage. I wish I never visited their showroom in the first place and I regret my decision to buy this tin can.

[nma83]

Originally Posted by envira

Update after 11 months of ownership:
...
1. Brake noise - persists and technicians are clueless. I was assured initially that I would disappear in a few months, but everyday I have them.
2. Suspension - very stiff and the ride was damn uncomfortable. Even minor potholes and bumps are carried into the cabin.
3. Hissing noise when cruising over 80kmph - poor soundproofing, lots of panel gaps, and pathetic noise insulation.
4. Poor quality plastics all over with rattles on doors, and wiper sounds. I replaced the stock wipers with Bosch Frameless wipers, and the wipers make no sound. But the people at the service center don't agree with the fact that their stock wipers are just junk.
5. Mileage - less talked about the best, 10-12 on highways with lighter foot on the pedal, 7-8 in the city. I have used only normal mode and never switched to eco or sport mode.
6. Poor finish - Mud issue in the foot bay, and no proper fender lining to the rear, panel gaps without proper seal.
7. Poor AC - worst I can say, even Suzuki cars that cost half the price of this vehicle outperform the AC of Renault cars. At high temperatures during summer I have had 2 episodes where the AC failed to start or cool the cabin. The rear passengers never felt the AC from the rear vents. They are just for the namesake.
...

I have a Kiger CVT which is 2 years old and run close to 10K Kms now.
The complaints above surprise me since my experience has been better on most of those aspects:
1. Brake noise - Yes, this is a common issue and service center could do nothing about it. The roll back on steep inclines is scary even with full pressure on the brakes and hand brake.
2. Suspension - This is actually a plus of this car, I love the ride quality (take it from a regular driver of the 1.8 Octavia).
3. Hissing noise above 80Kmph - never experienced this, might be specific to your car.
4. Poor plastics - Yes, the quality of interiors is not the greatest, but functional enough for me.
5. Mileage - I get 12Kmpl in the city without A/C and sedate driving (normal mode), have not done many highway trips though.
6. Poor finish - Yes, I am living with it.
7. Poor A/C - Not at all! It cools well even in peak summer.

[jomyboy]

Originally Posted by nma83

The roll back on steep inclines is scary even with full pressure on the brakes and hand brake.

I second NMA on all the points above. In fact I am about to do my six-month review of my car by the end of this month and I have got nothing but praises for the car. I have never faced any roll backs on any sort of inclines, how steep are we talking?

[envira]

Originally Posted by nma83

I have a Kiger CVT which is 2 years old and run close to 10K Kms now.
The complaints above surprise me since my experience has been better on most of those aspects:
1. Brake noise - Yes, this is a common issue and service center could do nothing about it. The roll back on steep inclines is scary even with full pressure on the brakes and hand brake.
2. Suspension - This is actually a plus of this car, I love the ride quality (take it from a regular driver of the 1.8 Octavia).
3. Hissing noise above 80Kmph - never experienced this, might be specific to your car.
4. Poor plastics - Yes, the quality of interiors is not the greatest, but functional enough for me.
5. Mileage - I get 12Kmpl in the city without A/C and sedate driving (normal mode), have not done many highway trips though.
6. Poor finish - Yes, I am living with it.
7. Poor A/C - Not at all! It cools well even in peak summer.

1. Brake noise, I was assured by the SC that it would be gone after 1st service and then the same when I went for the second service, It persists.
2. I went for a test drive with a technician who confirmed that suspension is indeed problematic and told me that he would fix it during my third service which was due this month.
3. There are a lot of posts saying that the insulation in Kiger is very poor. This is experienced in a long drive with 80+ speed. As you have driven in within the city you might not have experienced this.
4. Plastic quality in other cars, for example, my other car is much better than the quality of plastic used in this car. Even my Celerio has better plastics than this one.
5. Mileage with AC, in not bumper to bumper traffic is 7-8, and on highways, it is 10-12 and not more than that. This I am speaking about the RXZ Turbo CVT model. Might be you are using a Manual transmission.
6. Paying 13 lakhs for a car, with a sub-par finish, I just can't live with it. Even cars with significantly lower prices, for example, a Baleno have better finishing. Fender lining is just an example, the paint quality, the roof quality, everything is compromised. I just can't live with it and anyone who had their hard-earned money out into a garbage can't just live with it.
7. I see that you are staying in Bengaluru, I wish I had resided there. The weather at our place is not like Bengaluru's weather. We have summer 8-9 months in a year with temperatures above 35 degrees. My other cars never underperformed in this sort of weather. You have the opportunity to use it without AC, but sadly for us we always have to turn it on and it "underperforms". For every car in a hill station, the AC performs much better as it is usually turned off.

Originally Posted by jomyboy

I have never faced any roll backs on any sort of inclines, how steep are we talking?

Yeah, I have never experienced a roll back. But this sounds scary. Wish they have provided paddle shifters in the CVT model at least.

[nma83]

Originally Posted by jomyboy

I have never faced any roll backs on any sort of inclines, how steep are we talking?

Steeper than normal inclines, not on the typical slopes found in parking lots etc.

Originally Posted by envira

...
5. Mileage with AC, in not bumper to bumper traffic is 7-8, and on highways, it is 10-12 and not more than that. This I am speaking about the RXZ Turbo CVT model. Might be you are using a Manual transmission.
6. Paying 13 lakhs for a car, with a sub-par finish, I just can't live with it. Even cars with significantly lower prices, for example, a Baleno have better finishing. Fender lining is just an example, the paint quality, the roof quality, everything is compromised. I just can't live with it and anyone who had their hard-earned money out into a garbage can't just live with it.
...

I have the same RXZ CVT and 12Kmpl in city without AC is what I usually get.
And on finish quality vs mechanicals, I have always valued the latter and find the engine/gearbox combination on this car to be the best at its price band.
The safety aspect too is covered with 4 airbags.

[envira]

Originally Posted by nma83

I have the same RXZ CVT and 12Kmpl in city without AC is what I usually get.
And on finish quality vs mechanicals, I have always valued the latter and find the engine/gearbox combination on this car to be the best at its price band.
The safety aspect too is covered with 4 airbags.

Unfortunately in the place where I stay, AC usage is compulsory and we don't even have the traffic like Bengaluru. Yes the engine-gearbox combo is good, which was the sole reason for me to choose this vehicle over others, but the car is not just the engine/gearbox, it also includes other parts, and this is where it fails to deliver, and hence its sales figures. I have nothing against its safety ratings. The competitors are offering better fit and finish, even in their lower priced cars, for example, i20 or even i10 is getting 6 airbags as a standard. The amount of cost-cutting done in Kiger, can't just be justified for its price tag.

[jomyboy]

I stay in Mumbai and its crazy hot here during the summers and Oct-Nov, but my AC is always put on 26 with good cooling. Its only now in the winter when I have to put it on 25 to get better cooling, but I have never gone below 25. I have heard they made a lot of changes for the 2023 version with regards to engine refinement, AC and suspension, so I can't talk about whatever problems the earlier versions are having.

[envira]

Originally Posted by jomyboy

I stay in Mumbai and its crazy hot here during the summers and Oct-Nov, but my AC is always put on 26 with good cooling. Its only now in the winter when I have to put it on 25 to get better cooling, but I have never gone below 25. I have heard they made a lot of changes for the 2023 version with regards to engine refinement, AC and suspension, so I can't talk about whatever problems the earlier versions are having.

I own a Brezza along with this vehicle and its AC is far superior when compared to Kiger. The rear vents are utterly useless. The AC failed twice during the peak summer. I took the vehicle to the SC and they don't have a clue regarding why it failed. The blower used in the AC is subpar when compared to the same cars in the segment. There is no much change in the 2023 version.

[jomyboy]

Six-month review of MyKiger CVT 2023:

Before I start off with my experience, I just want to begin by saying one good car or one bad one does not make or break the car. I know there are some who have had genuine heartaches with their ownership experience and others who go about voicing their displeasure about a budget segment car as though it’s a car lining up to race in a Formula 1 championship. I knew what I was getting into when I bought it and I am happy to say it has fit the bill as the perfect car that does everything for me right from being a pickup truck to wanting to be a race car. It has been an amazing experience and I think the world of my car.

It’s been almost six months now since we have bought the car and we are just about 100-200 km shy of reaching the 5000 mark. The car has been nothing short of fantastic driving-wise and I would suggest people to ward off from reading and watching old reviews of the car, even the Team-BHP review is of a backdated model. The 2023 version is leaps and bounds over its predecessor and it has been pretty smooth sailing driving-wise till now. It has got a stylish design, turbo power, and ease of driving in town and to top it all its pretty easy to park and manoeuvre in city traffic. It was the best car out there when I went shopping in the market and now six months down the line I am more than convinced that for its price it definitely is still the car of the year going into 2024! The problem this car has had is that with its base version at 6 lakhs, which has dug into the aspirations of people wanting to own a big car, they are now living with the harsh reality of what a six-odd lakhs car can give.

Now I am sure niggles will crop up as it gets a year or two older, but right now I have no issues recommending to buy this car, but please do not buy this car if:
The first thing on your mind when you are buying a new car is its resale value?
Buying a turbo and you are expecting Celerio-type fuel mileage.
Buying a three-pot cylinder and looking forward to engine refinement; it vibes dude, all three pots vibe, get over it!

Looks:
I do not add pictures of my car now as I haven't done anything new to its exterior from my last review. The lines on the bonnet definitely give it a masculine and sporty look. The front view of this car is something that captivated me when I first saw it on the road and it is the only car that I have seen in this price bracket that has more curves than the boxy design which other cars seem to have incorporated. This car is beautifully designed and has a beautiful European flair to it – one of those cars that make you feel young when you are driving it: the perfect dose of adrenaline shot to commemorate your 40s, pure excitement!

Sports mode:
I have had the chance to use the sports mode now and then and frankly I was absolutely floored to the core! It is insane to have this amount of power within city limits. The car has 99 bhp on paper, but because of its low weight its power delivery is much better than its rivals with the same 3-cylinder 1-litre engine so much so that with the keys in my pocket I have started calling it a “rocket in my pocket.”

Secondly, the driving ergonomics is so freaking good, you just cannot complain. I fail to fathom how anyone can find any fault with the turbo version. DO NOT GO BY REVIEWS ON YOUTUBE!! Test drive yourself and this car is more peppier than any other car in its class going from 0 to 20, which on Mumbai roads is like manna from heaven especially given the horrific traffic, and once you get to 70-80 the car just drives beautifully and no matter what undulation gets thrown at its suspension, the car dutifully holds its line.

For all the people complaining about plastics and fit quality, I say nothing competes with the car’s mechanicals and the Kiger scores very high on the front.

Fuel Efficiency:
Having had the first service done and now that the rains have eased away, the fuel mileage has increased to 8 in the city, but I have also noticed that driving without the AC on and at constant 70-80 km/hr it does give me above 20 driving at night, but you do need a certain driving style and clearer roads to achieve those figures.

Android Auto and Apple Carplay:
After the initial disappointment with getting the phones connected through Bluetooth, not once has the connection lagged or disconnected. I have seen others having problems with theirs, so just a special mention of this prized feature of which I was shocked to experience getting our IPhone connected to Carplay even without the Bluetooth or wifi switched on!!!!

Past complaints:
The brake noise that I had earlier observed has also subsided. It’s noticeable now and then, but it was never a big problem in the first place. I suggest people to get over the noise and live with it.

While the fit and quality of the front parking sensors leaves a lot to be desired, it still gets the job done when you really need it. I am happy that I had installed it; it has served its purpose at times pretty accurately.

The blind spot is a sore point. It is the only “big con" in an otherwise great car. I have had a few close shaves, one too many for my liking and there is just no way out of that. It is the only reason I would say to hold back on buying this car.

Though the design element of the tri-LED setup is beautiful, I wish the throw of the lights were a little bit better. Without the high beam, I would not have the confidence to drive this car on the highways.

Some things to look forward to in 2024:
I look forward to, if Renault offers it, getting the Smart Mirror Monitor. I would have already installed an aftermarket dashcam, but I have been told to wait as Renault will offer it as an accessory in time. An IRVM that doubles up as a video screen as well, how cool is that?

This is a car that has its own niggles and rattles, but no car is perfect, but hey if you own this car I’m sure despite its shortcomings you wouldn’t call it anything less than a rocket in your pocket. Looking forward to my one-year review in six months' time, but till then au revoir!

[anuragsingh]

I just completed a 1600+KM trip in my Kiger. Went from Mumbai to Pench National Park through the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway and returned. The car was filled with luggage and 2 fellow passengers with me.

I was able to complete around 820 km one-way journey thanks to the good roads and Kiger. Car never felt stressed and the turbo engine was able to reach speeds above 140 kmph effortlessly.

Driving Experience:
Steering is very light at low speeds but it gains weight at highway cruising speeds and it gives confidence while driving. Even on the ghat roads of Kasara, I was very comfortable with the car.

Comfort:
I started at 5:30 in the morning from Mumbai. With 2-3 breaks for refilling and lunch, I was able to reach Sillari(Pench) by 5:30 in the evening. Never felt uncomfortable during this entire journey even though I was the only person driving the car.

Fuel Efficiency:
I was able to extract around 19 kmpl till I reached Samruddhi Mahamarg. But then it dropped to 15 as the entire 600 km stretch of the expressway was covered with an average speed of 120kmph.

Special Mention
Wireless Android Auto worked flawlessly throughout the entire journey. Never disconnected once which was very important for me as I was travelling to this part of the country for the first time.
Many people who own much more expensive cars complain about their infotainment screens getting stuck or laggy and here is a 10lakh car which has never thrown any such issues in ownership of 1.5 years.

Issues:
The only issue or complaint that I have is the road noise that comes while driving. It gets really bad on the concrete road, especially when driving at higher speeds.
But I think this is a compromise we have to make as the car is built to cost.

Overall I am very impressed with Kiger. I have completed 1.5 years with the car and plan to keep it for at least 10 more years.

Adding a few pics from my trip.

[zodiac01]

We have a 2022 Kiger CVT Turbo. I am thinking of adding the following car accessories to facilitate outstation overnight drives.

1. Head Lamps - more brighter to facilitate night drives
2. 360 Camera for safety & security

Has anyone has tried upgrading these without voiding the Renault warranty cover? Please share your experience and options exercised. Thank you in advance.

[denny_ace]

New cool TVC of the Renault Kiger

The latest Renault Kiger | Renault India | 2024:

https://youtu.be/1JnbHeTe7TI

The competition in this segment is flaring up!

[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by jomyboy

Fuel Efficiency: I am getting about 6.5 Km/L having travelled 1000 km. Haven’t taken the car out for any leisure travel yet, will do that after the first service.

Nice review! How has your experience been so far? Are you still getting mileage in single digits, or has it improved?

[jomyboy]

Originally Posted by raptor_diwan

Nice review! How has your experience been so far? Are you still getting mileage in single digits, or has it improved?

It still varies between 7-8 kmpl travelling during office hours, but travelling long distance like yesterday when I went to New Bombay Ikea I roughly got 20 kmpl both ways.