2026 Renault Kwid launched in India — Prices revised, variant count reduced, & new logo
- 12026 Renault Kwid launched at Rs 4.53 lakh to Rs 5.61 lakh (ex-showroom)
- 2New Renault logo and new wheel covers are the primary exterior changes
- 3Single 1.0-litre petrol engine with 69 PS available with manual and AMT
Renault has launched the 2026 Renault Kwid in India, with prices starting at Rs 4.53 lakh and going up to Rs 5.61 lakh (ex-showroom). Instead of a major update, the hatchback gets a few cosmetic changes, a simplified variant lineup, and revised prices. The Kwid is now available in just two trims, Evolution and Climber. Both are offered with either a manual or an AMT gearbox, bringing the total lineup down to four variants.
2026 Renault Kwid price list — Evolution and Climber
The MY26 Renault Kwid range starts with the Evolution Manual at Rs 4.53 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Evolution AMT is priced at Rs 4.90 lakh. The Climber Manual costs Rs 5.15 lakh, and the Climber AMT is the top-spec variant at Rs 5.61 lakh (ex-showroom).
Renault is also offering an online-only benefit of Rs 15,000 on both Climber variants. With this offer, the Climber Manual is available at an effective price of Rs 5 lakh, while the Climber AMT comes down to Rs 5.46 lakh.
| Variant | Gearbox | Ex-showroom Price |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution | Manual | Rs 4.53 lakh |
| Evolution | AMT | Rs 4.90 lakh |
| Climber | Manual | Rs 5.15 lakh (effective Rs 5.00 lakh*) |
| Climber | AMT | Rs 5.61 lakh (effective Rs 5.46 lakh*) |
*Effective price after Rs 15,000 online cash benefit on Climber variants.
What has changed in the MY26 Renault Kwid
On the outside, the biggest change is Renault's new logo on the front grille, replacing the older diamond badge. The 2026 Kwid also gets new wheel covers for the 14-inch steel wheels, while the overall design, LED DRLs, and halogen headlamps remain unchanged.
Inside, the Kwid gets a new Kiger-inspired steering wheel. It continues to offer an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry, front and rear power windows, a digital instrument cluster, 184 mm ground clearance, and a 279-litre boot that expands to 620 litres with the rear seats folded.
The top-spec Climber variant gets a rear parking camera, six airbags, dual-tone exterior styling, chrome accents inside the cabin, and sporty styling elements for the bumpers and doors.
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New Renault Kwid engine and safety
The 2026 Kwid continues with the same 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 69 PS and 92.5 Nm of torque. It is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox.
On the safety front, the Kwid comes with ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, speed-sensing door locks, rear child locks, seat belt reminders for all passengers, and impact-sensing door unlock. Hill-start assist is available on AMT variants. Reverse parking sensors are offered as standard, while the rear parking camera is limited to the Climber variant. The Climber also gets six airbags, whereas the Evolution comes with dual front airbags.
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