Renault has officially launched the 2026 Kwid in India, bringing a structured trim lineup, design enhancements, and a reconfigured feature list to its signature entry-level hatchback.
The baseline model sees a price increase of Rs 22,000 due to structural trimming, but individual top-tier variants have actually seen notable price reductions.
Price Structure & Reconfigured Variants
Renault has heavily streamlined the Kwid family by discontinuing the older Authentic and Techno variants. The entire range is now cleanly divided into two target trims: Evolution and Climber.
While the entry barrier is technically higher, the restructuring actually makes the mid-to-high spec Evolution and Climber trims more affordable by up to Rs 14,000 and Rs 32,000, respectively.
2026 Renault Kwid Ex-Showroom Pricing Table
| Variant | 5-Speed Manual (MT) | 5-Speed Automated Manual (AMT) |
| Evolution | Rs 4.53 Lakh | Rs 4.90 Lakh |
| Climber | Rs 5.15 Lakh | Rs 5.61 Lakh |
CNG Availability: Manual transmission buyers looking for maximum fuel economy can opt for a factory-approved, retrofitted CNG kit available across manual configurations for an additional premium of Rs 70,450.
Key Exterior & Cabin Upgrades
The 2026 model receives subtle aesthetic tweaks to keep the visual profile sharp against its segment rivals:
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The Visual Extras: It introduces brand-new 3D Renault badges, refreshed dual-tone wheel covers for the 14-inch steel wheels, and modified silver-finished ‘Kwid’ lettering across the tailgate. The core body architecture, including split LED DRLs and halogen headlights, remains consistent.
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Steering Wheel Upgrade: Moving inside, the most significant mechanical interface update is a new three-spoke steering wheel inherited from the Renault Kiger, now coming fully equipped with integrated audio and infotainment layout controls.
Comfort, Tech, and Safety Kit
The entry-level model manages to pack solid technological and safety provisions relative to its target price bracket.
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Infotainment & Dash: Features an 8-inch touchscreen system supporting wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, alongside a semi-digital driver’s instrument display and manual air conditioning.
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Safety Scaling: Safety receives a notable structural boost depending on the chosen tier. The baseline Evolution trim ships with standard dual front airbags, while scaling up to the Climber trim equips the hatchback with six airbags.
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Standard Safety Backing: Electronic stability controls include a rear parking camera with active grid lines, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ABS with EBD, seat belt reminders, and active Hill Start Assist (exclusive to AMT variants).
Mechanical Powertrain & Market Rivals
Under the hood, the Kwid maintains its mechanical architecture. It runs on the proven 1.0-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates 69 hp of peak power and 92.5 Nm of torque. Power delivery is channeled to the front wheels via either a traditional 5-speed manual or a floor-mounted 5-speed AMT dial controller.
The 2026 Renault Kwid remains positioned as a direct competitor to entry-level micro-hatchbacks in the Indian market, primarily squaring off against the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10.
