The 1.0-litre Kwid is a trump card of Renault to up their game in the 1000cc segment. This is exactly what the we were waiting for since its launch in India. If you want good looks with highway performance, the 1.0-litre Renault Kwid is a worthy alternative to the Maruti Alto K10 and the Hyundai Eon 1.0. And if you want more convenience with this package then wait for the Kwid AMT launching very soon.
My take on this:
The brakes are very effective but sadly even on the more powerful Kwid, there is no ABS as an option.
Handling is neutral and very predictable when you push it around the curves.
The ride quality is very comfortable and you don’t get tossed around much on a bad stretch of road.
The suspension is very well set up for Indian road conditions as it soaks up bumps and potholes quite easily.
The gearbox though still feels rubbery and sluggish to use.
Compared to the 800cc engine, the 1.0-litre Kwid makes 14 BHP and 19 Nm more at lower RPMs.