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Avail Benefits Of Up To Rs 87,000 On Renault Cars This August


If you’re looking to buy a new Renault in Kerala, you can avail bigger cash discounts

Renault Kiger, Kwid and Triber

Renault has released its August offers for customers on all of its models. Most perks are being offered with the Kiger, followed by the Kwid and Triber. This time, the offers vary for customers living in Kerala and the rest of India. Let’s have a look at model-wise offers details below.

Kwid

Renault Kwid

Offers

Amount

All India

Kerala Specific

Cash Discount

Up to Rs 15,000

Up to Rs 25,000

Exchange Bonus

Up to Rs 20,000

Up to Rs 20,000

Corporate Discount

Up to Rs 12,000

Up to Rs 12,000

Loyalty Bonus

Up to 10,000

Up to Rs 10,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 57,000

Up to Rs 67,000

  • The discounts mentioned in the table are valid across all variants of the Renault Kwid, except the base-spec RXE trim.

  • However, customers can still avail a loyalty bonus of Rs 12,000 on the RXE trim of the Renault’s entry level hatchback.

  • For Kerala customers, the cash discount further increases to Rs 25,000, while all other benefits remain the same.

  • The Kwid is priced from Rs 4.70 lakh to Rs 6.33 lakh.

Also Read: Renault Nissan India Reaches A New Milestone, 25 Lakh Cars Produced Till Date

Triber

Renault Triber

Offers

Amount

  

All India

Kerala Specific

Cash Discount

Up to Rs 10,000

Up to Rs 20,000

Exchange Bonus

Up to Rs Rs 20,000

Up to Rs 20,000

Corporate Discount

Up to Rs 12,000

Up to Rs 12,000

Loyalty Bonus

Up to Rs 10,000

Up to Rs 10,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 52,000

Up to Rs 62,000

  • Just like with the Kwid, the Renault Triber is being offered with higher cash benefit for buyers in Kerala.

  • The RXE trim of the Renault MPV can only be had with a loyalty bonus.

  • Renault retails the Triber sub-4m MPV in the price range of Rs 6.33 lakh to Rs 8.97 lakh.

Also Check Out: Hyundai Exter vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

Kiger

Renault Kiger

Offers

Amount

All India

Kerala Specific

Cash Discount

Up to Rs 25,000

Up to Rs 35,000

Exchange Bonus

Up to Rs Rs 20,000

Up to Rs 20,000

Corporate Discount

Up to Rs 12,000

Up to Rs 12,000

Loyalty Bonus

Up to Rs 20,000

Up to Rs 20,000

Total Benefits

Up to Rs 77,000

Up to  87,000

  • The Renault Kiger is being offered with highest savings this month, with maximum cash discount for Kerala customers.

  • For buyers in Kerala, the maximum cash discount of Rs 35,000 is only applicable on RXT and RXT (O) turbo models, which reduces to Rs 20,000 for top-spec RXZ variants and down to Rs 10,000 for the RXT(O).

  • Similarly, for Kiger buyers in the rest of India, the cash discount mentioned above is only valid on RXT and RXT(O) turbo variants, and reduces to Rs 10,000 for the RXZ trims.

  • The Kiger subcompact SUV is priced between Rs 6.50 lakh and Rs 11.23 lakh.

Note

  • Renault is also providing a rural offer of Rs 5,000 on all cars, but it cannot be clubbed with corporate discount.

  • A discount of Rs 10,000 is also offered on all cars as a scrappage benefit.

  • Offers mentioned above may vary depending on the state and city of purchase, please contact your nearest Renault dealership for more details.

  • All prices mentioned are ex-showroom Delhi

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Motorsport

2023 Dacia Duster Doesn’t Appear Safe in Moose Test

The Dacia Duster, a compact family SUV available under both Dacia and Renault brands, has been on the market since 2010. Currently in its second generation, the Duster received a facelift in 2021, which included a new dual-clutch transmission and other technological updates. While the Duster is known for its decent off-road capabilities and ride quality, it falls short in terms of dynamic driving performance. A recent test reinforces this notion.

A video on this page showcases a 2023 Dacia Duster undergoing a moose test conducted by km77.com. The tested Duster is equipped with a 1.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine generating 150 horsepower. It is coupled with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, making it one of the more affordable SUVs in Europe that offers a pleasant driving experience. The vehicle is equipped with 17-inch Continental EcoContact 6 tires in size 215/60.

It’s worth mentioning that the Duster was tested by km77.com shortly after the second-generation model was launched. The previously tested car featured a 110-horsepower 1.5-liter diesel engine and an automatic gearbox. It didn’t perform notably well in the test, primarily due to the electronic stability system’s intervention and the car’s bouncy and soft suspension. Have these issues been addressed in the refreshed Duster? That remains to be seen.

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Toyota-Powered Lada Niva Is Super Capable V8 Dune Crawler

# Toyota-Powered Lada Niva Is Super Capable V8 Dune Crawler

The Lada Niva was first introduced in 1977, designed to be a rugged car suitable for Russia’s rural areas. It was essentially a Renault 5 built on a Land Rover chassis, resulting in a hatchback-style crossover with impressive off-road capabilities. Although the Niva has undergone some changes over the years, the current model sold in Russia remains largely unchanged from the original version. However, one off-road enthusiast felt that the factory qualities of the Niva were not enough for serious dune crawling, so he decided to modify every aspect of the vehicle.

In the video at the top of this page, we meet Andries from South Africa and his modified Lada Niva. The small off-roader hasn’t been particularly popular in the country, but in the 1980s and 1990s, Lada officially imported several versions of the Niva into South Africa. These vehicles are now hard to find on the used car market, and sourcing parts has become increasingly difficult. This presented the perfect opportunity for Andries to install a new engine under the hood.

Andries decided to replace the original four-cylinder gas engine with a 4.0-liter 90-degree V8 from a first-generation Lexus LS. While not the most powerful engine, the V8 is known for its reliability. In its early years, it produced 254 horsepower (191 kilowatts), although Andries says the peak power of his modified Niva is slightly lower. However, the engine can be revved to the redline without any worries of overheating or stalling.

Why didn’t Andries opt for more power? Simply because it is challenging to find a transmission and differential that can handle the increased horsepower from the Lexus V8 engine. Instead, Andries focused on modifying the suspension to enhance the Niva’s performance in mud and sand. Combined with lifted suspension and Maxxis off-road tires, this once humble Niva is now a formidable rock- and dune-crawling monster. Watch the video above for the full story.

Motorsport

2024 Renault Arkana Facelift Unveiled with Esprit Alpine Flagship Trim

The Renault Arkana, also known as the Megane Conquest and XM3 in different markets, was one of the earliest coupe-SUVs to make its way to Europe. Launched in October 2020, this sleek compact car is already receiving a mid-cycle update. Building on the success of the original model, which has sold 163,000 units in Europe and a total of 240,000 units including the XM3 in South Korea.

The 2024 Arkana is the latest Renault model to feature the updated corporate logo and comes with various accents depending on the trim level – black, satin chrome, or dark chrome. The lineup has been simplified, now offering three versions: Evolution, Techno, and Esprit Alpine, which replaces the RS Line and serves as the top-of-the-line version. Other subtle changes include partially tinted lights and dark accents replacing silver.


Motorsport

Renault Scenic E-Tech EV Spotted Testing for the First Time

The popular Renault Scenic is set to make a comeback in Europe, this time as an electric vehicle (EV) with the upcoming E-Tech model. Recently, spy shots of the car’s development have emerged, offering a first glimpse of its design.

In an effort to conceal the exterior features, Renault’s engineering team has covered the car with a camouflage wrap and used blocky panels to distort its appearance. Despite this, we can see that the Scenic E-Tech sports a sleek front end with a trapezoidal inlet positioned in the lower section. The headlights are thin and neatly frame the hood.


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5 Standout Details Of The Flagship Renault Rafale Coupe SUV


It is the first production car to sport the French carmaker’s new design language

Renault Rafale

The Renault Rafale marks the start of a new era for the French carmaker as its international flagship offering. This petrol hybrid SUV gets its name from Caudron-Renault Rafale, a monoplane which set a speed record in 1934 by flying at 445kmph. The coupe-styled Rafale SUV comes loaded with tech and here are its top five highlights:

Hybrid Powertrains

The Renault Rafale has been unveiled with a petrol hybrid powertrain which gets a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine (130PS/205Nm) that comes with two electric motors and an automatic gearbox. The main electric motor is powered by a 2kWh battery pack that generates 50PS/205Nm and the secondary motor has an output of 25PS/50Nm which is used to start the engine and power the gear changes. With this setup, the Rafale gets a combined power output of 200PS and claims a driving range of 1,100 km on a full tank.

The carmaker also announced that it will also bring a more powerful 300PS version of the Rafale later which will get an electric motor on the rear axle to make it a four-wheel drive SUV. This version will also come with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for increased economy and might also offer an EV-only range.

Sporty Seats With An Illuminated Logo

Inside the upmarket cabin of the top-spec Alpine variant of the Renault Rafale, you’ll see sporty gray and blue seats finished with both leather and fabric. These seats are made from 61 percent recycled Alcantara. But the highlight of these seats is an illuminated logo for the old Renault performance brand, Alpine, placed below the headrests. These logos light up and can change colour based on the car settings, something that we’ve seen in a car for the first time.

Moving Front Grille

Renault Rafale Moving Front Grille

Another cool feature this car has is its moving radiator grille which is made of small diamond-shaped elements, resembling the carmaker’s logo. Unlike the active grille seen in some luxury brands, there are no mechanical parts in the grille that will help it move. Instead, these small diamonds are placed in such a way that it creates an optical illusion and appears to move depending on the angle you are looking at it from.

A Glass Roof With Different Shades

Renault Rafale Glassroof

The Rafale gets a big panoramic glass roof which from the outside looks no different than a glass roof in any mass market car. But it offers a feature which takes the use of a glass roof to the next level. This smart glass roof has nine sequential darkening elements that can be controlled via google assistant. It comes with four modes: all light, all dark, dark in front with light in rear and light in front with dark in the rear.

Multi-purpose Rear Armrest

Renault Rafale Rear Armrest

Apart from performance, Renault has also focused on comfort and convenience for its passengers with the Rafale. One such example of this is the rear seat armrest which offers a lot of functionality. Other than having the basics of an armrest like two cupholders and space to rest your arms, it also gets two USB ports to charge your devices, space for tables and smartphones and two screen stands that fold out for you to rest your media devices at your preferred angle.

Also Read: Renault Touches The 10 Lakh Production Milestone In 16 Years

This degree of functionality is something usually found only in luxury vehicles. While the Rafale does not offer these comforts wrapped in exquisite materials or with fancy screens, the fold-out design of the rear armrest to expand its use is certainly distinctive.

Renault Rafale

The Renault Rafale will launch in the international market in 2024 and as of now, it is unlikely that this product will hit the shores of India. Let us know which of these features you found interesting and if you would want to see this car on Indian roads.

Motorsport

New Renault Master Spied With Less Camouflage And Combustion Engine

The next-generation Renault Master has been in development for several months and two prototypes have already been spotted during the early testing phase. Recent shots of the French company’s workhorse reveal that progress has been made. Additionally, the van has now been relocated to southern Europe for hot weather testing.

For those unfamiliar, the Master is Renault’s largest light commercial vehicle. It has been in production in its current form since 2010 and has also been available under the badges of Nissan, Opel, and Vauxhall. The brand-new successor is currently undergoing early evaluations on European roads. The vehicle appears to feature a production body, although the lights may still be placeholders. It’s worth noting that the Renault Master is not sold in the United States, but it has been available in South America with local production in Brazil.


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2024 Renault Rafale Coupe-SUV Debuts With 300 Horsepower

Renault has introduced the new Rafale, a D-segment coupe-style sport utility vehicle (SUV) that embraces the brand’s new design language. The Rafale features a fresh front grille design and new matrix LED light signature, similar to the recently facelifted 2024 Clio.

The Rafale is larger than its predecessor, the Arkana, and is the brand’s first model to fully embrace the coupe-SUV body style in the mainstream market. While it may not match the practicality of traditionally styled SUVs due to its sloping roofline, the Rafale still offers a generous cargo capacity of 530 liters (18.7 cubic feet) with the rear seats in place.

In terms of trim options, the Rafale is available in a flagship Esprit Alpine trim, which is also offered for the Espace model. It shares its 2.74-meter (107.8-inch) wheelbase with the Espace.