Renault Kiger — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Price position is the Kiger's whole opening argument: in a field of 144 SUVs where the median price is ₹39.5 lakh, it ranks third-cheapest, starting at ₹5.81 lakh. The running-cost story holds up too — its claimed mileage sits 36% above the SUV segment median, with the naturally aspirated 1.0L rated at 19.83 kmpl and, unusually, the more powerful turbo doing slightly better at 20.38 kmpl. Both drink from a 40-litre tank; neither will punish a monthly fuel budget.

The engine split is where you make your real decision. The base 999cc unit makes 72 PS and 96 Nm with a 5-speed manual or AMT — adequate for city errands. The 1.0L turbo lifts that to 100 PS and 152 Nm with a manual or X-Tronic CVT, and it is the reason the Kiger's value maths reads 17.2 PS per lakh, among the strongest power-per-rupee figures you will find at this price. Spread across 19 variants from ₹5.81 to ₹10.35 lakh, there is a genuine budget ladder here rather than two token trims.

Practicality is stronger than the price suggests: a 405-litre boot is large for a sub-4-metre SUV, and 205 mm of ground clearance is proper rough-road spec. The honest gaps: petrol only — no CNG, while the related Nissan Magnite and rivals like the Tata Punch offer it — plus halogen headlamps and a small 3.5-inch cluster on lower trims, and no ADAS anywhere in the range.

Kiger Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

1.0L Energy Petrol

999 cc · 72 PS @ 6250 rpm · 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm · 5-Speed MT / easy-R AMT AT · ARAI 19.83 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

1.0L Turbo Petrol

999 cc · 100 PS @ 5000 rpm · 152 Nm @ 2200-4400 rpm · x-tronic CVT MT / 5-Speed MT / x-tronic CVT AT · ARAI 20.38 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Kiger Dimensions

Length: 3990 mm · Width: 1750 mm · Height: 1605 mm · Wheelbase: 2500 mm · Ground clearance: 205 mm · Boot space: 405 litres · Fuel tank: 40 litres

Kiger Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Assist.

Kiger Colours

Available in 8 colours: Moonlight Silver, Ice Cool White, Caspian Blue, Radiant Red With Mystery Black, Stealth Black, Ice Cool White With Mystery Black, Shadow Grey, Shadow Grey With Mystery Black Roof.

Ownership & Running Costs

Annual paid services typical for Renault's small petrols (indicative)

Both engines are 999cc units sharing hatchback-grade consumables; turbo variants may run slightly higher on oil and plugs (indicative)

Premiums should sit in the entry-SUV band; the turbo variants may quote marginally higher (indicative)

At 20 kmpl-class figures and petrol near ₹100-110/litre, budget roughly ₹5-5.5 per km; the 40-litre tank gives ~800 km of claimed range (indicative)

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Kiger vs Rivals

Kiger vs Tata Punch: Starts ₹5.70 lakh — a touch cheaper than the Kiger and available with CNG, but nothing in its range answers the Kiger's 100 PS turbo. See the Tata Punch.

Kiger vs Nissan Magnite: The Kiger's platform twin from ₹5.68 lakh; adds a CNG option and a 24 best-mileage figure if running cost outranks badge preference. See the Nissan Magnite.

Kiger vs Maruti Suzuki FRONX: Costs more at ₹6.85 lakh but its CNG version claims 28.51 — the pick if per-km cost is the only metric that matters. See the Maruti Suzuki FRONX.

Kiger vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: A size-feel up at ₹7.40 lakh onwards with CNG at 26.9 — more money, more metal, less power-per-rupee than the Kiger turbo. See the Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Kiger is the value pick of the entry-SUV field, but only if you buy the right half of the range. Skip the 72 PS base engine unless the budget is truly fixed — the turbo is what makes this car, delivering 100 PS, 152 Nm and better claimed mileage than the unit it replaces. Aim for a mid-to-upper turbo variant with the CVT if you drive in traffic; that combination is where the 17.2 PS-per-lakh headline actually lives, and it still lands under most rivals' equivalent trims.

• Drive both engines back-to-back: the NA 72 PS car and the 100 PS turbo feel like different vehicles, and the mileage gap (19.83 vs 20.38 kmpl) actually favours the turbo.
• Under ~1,000 km/month of city running, the NA-AMT is defensible; above that, the turbo's stronger 152 Nm makes highway work far less tiring for similar fuel spend.
• With 19 variants, dealers can steer you — fix your must-haves (LED headlamps, alloys, CVT) first and price only the two variants that carry them.
• At PDI, check the boot floor and spare wheel area — with 405 litres of space this is a car people buy to load, so confirm the loading lip and parcel shelf condition.

Frequently asked questions

Should I buy the Kiger turbo or the normal 1.0L petrol?

The turbo, if you can stretch to it: 100 PS and 152 Nm against the base engine's 72 PS and 96 Nm, and its claimed 20.38 kmpl is actually better than the NA's 19.83. The base engine only makes sense for strictly city, strictly budget buyers.

Is the Kiger's CVT better than the AMT?

They serve different engines — the AMT pairs with the 72 PS unit, the X-Tronic CVT with the 100 PS turbo. The CVT is the smoother, stronger combination and the one to pick for mixed city-highway use.

What mileage does the Renault Kiger deliver?

Claimed figures are 19.83 kmpl for the naturally aspirated 1.0L and 20.38 kmpl for the turbo — 36% better than the SUV segment's median figure.

How big is the Kiger's boot?

405 litres — one of the largest in the sub-4-metre SUV class, with a 60:40-style practicality focus that suits airport and weekend luggage duty.

Does the Kiger get a CNG option?

No, the range is petrol only across all 19 variants. Its platform twin, the Nissan Magnite, does offer CNG if that is a dealbreaker.

Why is the Kiger so much cheaper than most SUVs?

It is a sub-4-metre model positioned at the very bottom of the SUV price ladder — third-cheapest of 144 SUVs on sale. You give up size, CNG choice and ADAS, not clearance (205 mm) or boot space (405 litres).

Is the Kiger good on rough roads?

With 205 mm of ground clearance it clears broken surfaces and tall speed breakers comfortably — more clearance than several pricier compact SUVs.

What is the Kiger's price range in 2026?

₹5.81 lakh to ₹10.35 lakh ex-showroom across 19 variants, spanning the 72 PS petrol at the bottom to the fully equipped turbo-CVT at the top.