New Renault Kiger RXZ Turbo SUV fourth long run report – Introduction

Since our final report on the Kiger this Might, it has been a gentle runner, being the de facto experience for my 24km home-office-home commute from BKC to Byculla. Aside from working about within the metropolis, it has additionally delivered as a good freeway cruiser at occasions. Our Kiger crossed 12,000km not too long ago, and whereas it carried out fairly nicely for probably the most half, there have been just a few niggles. 

First up, the auto up-down driver’s window is appearing up. The glass climbs as much as some extent after which goes again all the way in which. No biggie although, as tapping the button a number of occasions works. This situation is probably going attributable to some resistance within the channel, which we are going to get checked quickly. A function I’m principally depending on whereas parking are the rear sensors, which have stopped responding to things close to it. So, when reversing, all I hear are three beeps after which the sensor deactivates. It doesn’t beep even when the automobile is in proximity of one other automobile or a wall. The reverse digital camera too is inconsistent in operation because it failed a few occasions, exhibiting a clean display with the rules. Nonetheless, it’s working usually now. 

Simply irons out nearly all uneven roads in Mumbai.

These niggles apart, the Kiger is sort of pleasurable. Its experience high quality stays fairly pliant on Mumbai’s non-existent roads, which is commendable. What I’ve actually began liking on the Kiger now’s how flawlessly the wi-fi Android Auto works. It auto-connects to your cellphone and begins taking part in your most well-liked music. What I discover a bit humorous although, is that if you’re within the neighborhood, the keyless-go function unlocks the doorways and the infotainment switches on robotically, even taking part in music in case your cellphone’s Bluetooth is on. Hopefully, Renault could have a software program replace that may repair this.

My every day commute includes evening driving as nicely, and the roads in some sections aren’t rather well lit. That is the place the Kiger’s LED headlamps shine, fairly actually. They’ve a pleasant throw and light-weight up the roads fairly nicely.

Entrance seats are supportive, additionally get peak alter.

I discover the low-end grunt from the 1.0-litre engine to be a bit inadequate, particularly in bumper-to-bumper site visitors. Nonetheless, a fast swap to sport mode improves it pretty nicely. The quick bursts of pace, whereas driving within the metropolis, are fairly pleasurable, because of the turbocharger. I discover that the gearshifts on the Kiger have been a tad clunky since we’ve acquired the automobile, nonetheless, the clutch stays gentle to function, which is a boon. So far as gasoline financial system goes, the Kiger has given me a gentle 11.5-12.5kpl within the metropolis and a barely higher 14kpl on the freeway. I’ve not seen the gasoline financial system dip beneath 11.5kpl, even when the automobile was pushed in stop-and-go site visitors for lengthy durations. There may be an ‘Eco’ mode too, which may assist enhance these numbers barely, however the uninteresting responses on this mode make it irritating to drive in heavy site visitors.

Sensors beep on participating reverse, however don’t work after that.

All in all, the Kiger has been pleasurable, however a fast go to to the service centre is definitely required to iron out these small niggles. In the meantime, I’m planning to drive this SUV solely utilizing the ‘Sport’ mode this month to see the way it impacts the gasoline financial system and, in fact, have a little bit of enjoyable. Extra on that in our subsequent report.

Additionally see:

Renault Kiger long run assessment, first report

Renault Kiger long run assessment, second report

Renault Kiger long run assessment, third report