The Renault Kiger has launched in South Africa. Here are the specifications and pricing for the compact SUV.

Designed by Renault veteran Laurens Van Den Acker, the Renault Kiger is a fresh-looking compact SUV that aimed at the popular segment with rivals like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and twin Nissan Magnite as well as the Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser to name but a few.

The new Renault Kiger is available in 3 new trim levels – Life, Zen and Intens, comprehensively specced

from the base level upwards. There are 6 colours to choose from: Cool White; Planet Grey; Moonlight Grey; Mahogany Brown, Caspian Blue and Radiant Red.

The Renault Kiger is an SUV through and through, with ground clearance of 205 mm and thanks to its 2 500 mm long wheelbase, its spacious too. Not just for passengers but for cargo carrying capacity as well, with a boot volume of 405 litres which according to Renault is segment-leading. The roof rails aren’t just for show and can hold up to 50 kg.

As far as features go, the Renault Kiger comes with an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. There’s also a USB for charging devices. There’s also a digital dashboard, Arkamys audio system with 8 speakers, hands-free key access, reverse camera, automatic air conditioning, steering wheel controls and what Renault claims is a first in the segment; a PM2,5 clean air filter.

Trim Levels

Life

Dual airbags

ABS+EBD

Rear parking sensors

16-inch wheels with covers

Digital instrument cluster

Front power windows

Manual air conditioning

DIN Radio with USB port

4x speakers

Remote central locking

Zen (Life plus:)

Front side airbags

ESP on turbo engine

Reverse parking camera

Roof rails with 50kg capacity

LED indicators on mirrors

Rear window wiper

16-inch Flex wheels

Height adjustable driver’s seat

60/40 rear split folding seats

Rear power windows

Upper glove box

8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Smart card access

Steering wheel controls

Intens (Zen plus:)

Automatic climate control

One-touch windows

Rear skid plate

Folding mirrors

LED headlamps with daytime running lights

16-inch diamond cut wheels

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Digital instrument cluster

Driving modes

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

3D sound system

Kiger Engine Lineup

Renault is offering its new Kiger with a choice of two engine options. Kicking off the range is a naturally-aspirated 1.0-litre 3-cylinder motor with 52 kW and 96 Nm. The 2nd engine is a 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder motor with 74 kW and 160 Nm.

Customers can choose from a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed Automated Manual for the first engine, while the turbocharged offering has a 5-speed manual or a CVT. A fuel economy figure for the turbocharged motor was given and it’s said the Kiger consumes 5L/100 km.

Renault Kiger safety features

The Renault Kiger comes with 4 airbags, anti-lock brakes with EBD, with the higher specced models featuring electronic stability control.

How much does the Renault Kiger cost in South Africa?

The new Renault Kiger is sold with a 5-year/150 000km mechanical warranty and a 6-year anticorrosion warranty, with service intervals every 15 000 km. Metallic paint is optional at R 2 522

KIGER Life 1.0L R199 900 (incl. VAT)

KIGER Zen 1.0L R214 900 (incl. VAT)

KIGER Zen 1.0L AMT R224 900 (incl. VAT)

KIGER Zen 1.0L Turbo R249 900 (incl. VAT)

KIGER Intens 1.0L Turbo R269 900 (incl. VAT)

KIGER Intens 1.0L Turbo CVT R289 900 (incl. VAT)

Further Reading

Nissan Magnite Review

Should Volkswagen build the Taigo in SA?

Kia Sonet Launch review

Compact Crossover Craze in SA