Renault Kwid Racer, Climber to be launched in India this year

It looks like French car-maker Renault wants to keep enjoying the laurels it has been getting of late. The company, which launched the powerful avatar of its popular Kwid hatchback in India recently, is now reportedly getting ready to launch the production-spec version of the two concepts -- Kwid Racer and Kwid Climber. Renault had showcased Kwid Racer and Kwid Climber concepts at the Auto Expo 2016 in February.

Emerging reports on the web suggest that Renault is likely to launch the Kwid Racer and Kwid Climber in the country by the end of this year. The Kwid Racer and Kwid Climber are likely to be launched as special editions in India. Renault is also expected to launch the automated manual transmission (AMT) avatars of the Kwid in the market during the festive season this year. Both 1.0 litre and 800cc engine versions of the Kwid are likely to get AMT box.

Renault Kwid Racer

Kwid Racer comes with features like18-inch alloy wheels, low-profile tyres, honed aerodynamics, bucket seats and a roll cage. The model, which was showcased at the Auto Expo, was donned in metallic blue colour and featured wide air intakes, spoilers and diffuser. Inside the cabin, the Racer gets features that stay true to its names like four-point harness in the bucket seat, digital rev counter and a leather-trimmed steering wheel in alloy frame.

Renault Kwid Climber

The Climber variant of the Kwid is an off-roader and comes with features like short overhangs, high ground clearance, fattened bumpers and side protective mouldings. It also has features like, specially-designed pattern tyres and diamond cut wheels with extensions highlighted in electric Blue shade. Inside it gets Nappa leather for the steering wheel and upholstery.