Renault Kwid Facelift Spy Shots: Fresh Looks Inside and Out Ahead of Launch
Hey folks, if you’re keeping tabs on budget hatches that punch above their weight, Renault’s got something cooking with the Kwid facelift. Fresh spy shots from late September have folks talking, showing off reworked exteriors and a sneak peek at the cabin. With the Triber and Kiger already refreshed this year, it feels like Renault’s on a roll to keep the small-car game tight—especially in India’s cutthroat entry-level segment. Launch could be just weeks away, likely in time for the festive rush, and we’re betting it’ll stick close to the current starting price of around Rs 4.3 lakh after that recent GST tweak.
Starting with the outside, the test mule’s wrapped in heavy camo, but you can make out it’s borrowing big from the Dacia Spring EV sold in Europe—Renault’s sister brand under the hood. Up front, expect Y-shaped LED daytime running lights flanking a sharper, pentagonal halogen headlamp setup, plus a bolder grille with the updated Renault badge smack in the middle. The side profile stays mostly familiar, with those flap door handles and squared wheel arches, but new steel wheel covers add a bit of flair. Around back, it’s where things get interesting: Y-shaped tail lamps connected by a sleek trim bar (maybe with the logo etched in), a cleaner bumper, roof spoiler for that sporty kick, and even a rear wiper for better wet-weather visibility. Overall, it ditches some of the old clutter for a more polished, premium vibe that could turn heads without screaming for attention.
Peeking inside, the cabin’s getting a nice glow-up too. Spy cams caught a larger touchscreen—looks like an 8-inch unit—sitting pretty on the dash, paired with a fully digital instrument cluster around 7 inches for crisp speed and nav reads. The steering wheel’s refreshed with cleaner lines and that new logo, and there might be colorful accents on the AC vents to liven things up. Other bits like better storage or USB ports could sneak in, but details are still fuzzy under the wraps. It’s all aimed at making daily drives feel a tad more modern without jacking up the cost.
Powertrain-wise, if it’s the ICE version, it’ll likely run the familiar 1.0-litre petrol mill with manual or AMT options—solid for city zips and 20+ kmpl efficiency. But here’s the twist: no charging port spotted yet, though earlier tests hinted at an EV play based on the Spring’s 26 kWh battery for 200-300 km range. That could pit it against the Tata Tiago EV or MG Comet in the affordable electric ring. Renault hasn’t spilled the beans, so we’ll wait for the big reveal.
This facelift could breathe new life into the Kwid, keeping it competitive against the Maruti Alto K10 or Tata Tiago crowd. If you’re in the market for a zippy first car under five lakhs, keep an eye out—might be worth the wait. What do you think: ICE reliability or EV future? Drop your thoughts in the comments. We’ll update as more leaks surface.