Renault builds Kwid 1.0L; ships it abroad

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In December 2015, we had reported that Renault was planning to launch new versions of the Kwid hatchback with a 1.0-litre petrol engine and an automated manual transmission (click here to read report). A search on zauba.com reveals that the company has produced and exported many units of the Kwid to various countries around the world for R&D purposes. Many of the exported vehicles are powered by a 1.0-litre engine.

The Kwid competes with the Maruti Suzuki Alto and Hyundai Eon in the entry-level hatchback segment. While the Alto and Eon are available with a choice of 800cc and 1,000cc petrol engines, the Kwid is available only with an 800cc engine at the moment. With the addition of the 1-litre engine, Renault will hope to attract more customers.

The new variants of the Kwid are likely to be displayed at the 2016 Auto Expo.