Renault Kwid facelift price, variants explained

Renault has brought out the facelift for its bestselling model, the Kwid, priced at Rs 2.83-4.84 lakh. The update brings with it a fresh exterior design, more features and, importantly, makes sure the hatchback meets upcoming crash test and pedestrian safety norms. The two aspects of the Kwid facelift that continue unchanged are its mechanicals (the same BS4-compliant engines remain) and the variant lineup. The Kwid facelift is on offer in a total of eight variants – four with the 54hp, 0.8-litre petrol engine; two with the 68hp, 1.0-litre petrol-manual; and two with the 1.0-litre petrol-AMT.

2019 Renault Kwid facelift variant-wise prices
Variants	Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Standard 0.8	Rs 2.83 lakh
RxE 0.8	Rs 3.53 lakh
RxL 0.8	Rs 3.83 lakh
RxT 0.8	Rs 4.13 lakh
RxT 1.0	Rs 4.33 lakh
RxT AMT	Rs 4.63 lakh
Climber	Rs 4.54 lakh
Climber AMT	Rs 4.84 lakh

With the update, prices of the Kwid have risen by about Rs 7,000-9,000, which is justified considering the new exteriors and increase in equipment levels. Here are all the features that are on offer with each variant of the Kwid facelift:

Kwid Standard 0.8 [Rs 2.83 lakh]

• Driver-side airbag
• ABS with EBD
• Driver & passenger seat belt reminder
• Speed warning system
• Engine immobiliser
• Rear parking sensors
• 13-inch steel wheels with black hub caps
• Body coloured bumpers
• LED DRLs
• Tail-lights with LED inserts
• Passenger side wing mirror
• Heater
• Digital instrument cluster with tachometer
• Gear shift indicator

Kwid RxE 0.8 [Rs 3.53 lakh]

• Decals on the side
• Folding rear seat
• Manual AC
• Two speakers (front)

Kwid RxL 0.8 [Rs 3.83 lakh]

• Remote central locking
• Wheel covers for the 13-inch steel wheels
• Body coloured bumpers
• Contrast wing mirrors
• Power steering
• Front power windows
• Single-DIN audio system with USB, Aux and Bluetooth
• 12V accessory socket (front)

Kwid RxT 0.8 & 1.0 [Rs 4.13-4.63 lakh]

• Rear parking camera
• Passenger side front airbag (option)
• Front fog lights
• Intermittent front wipers
• Chorme grille inserts
• Blacked out B-pillar (1.0 only)
• Creep function (AMT only)
• Rear power windows (option)
• Rear parcel tray
• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and voice recognition
• 12V accessory socket (rear)
• USB fast charger

Kwid Climber 1.0 [Rs 4.54-4.84 lakh]

• Roof rails
• Faux skid plates (front and rear)
• Orange highlights inside and out
• Rear seat armrest

Considering the top-spec Maruti S-Presso is priced at Rs 4.48 lakh (Rs 4.91 lakh for the AMT version), it seems like Renault has priced the new Kwid very well. However, expect prices to rise in the coming months as Renault will roll out the BS6-compliant versions of the current three-cylinder engines.

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Toyota Glanza sales cross 11,000 units

Maruti Suzuki started delivering the Glanza to Toyota Kirloskar Motor in April 2019; between then and end-September 2019, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has taken delivery of 11,499 Glanzas.

Sales of the Toyota Glanza hatchback – the rebadged Baleno which Maruti Suzuki India manufactures at its Gujarat plant for Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) – have crossed the 10,000-unit mark. In fact, they are one short of 11,500 units.

The Toyota Glanza is the first product to result from Toyota and Suzuki’s partnership. Launched in June, the car is seeing an uptick in its monthly numbers. In September 2019, total dispatches from Maruti Suzuki to TKM were 2,952 units – the highest since deliveries began in April 2019 (see stats below). The next in line rebadged product will be the Brezza, followed by the Ciaz and Ertiga; but no timeline has been revealed yet.

Toyota Glanza sales
Month	Units sold
April 2019	360
May 2019	2,142
June 2019	1,919
July 2019	1,804
August 2019	2,322
September 2019	2,952
Total	11,499

The Glanza shares its powertrain with its Maruti sibling, is available only with petrol engines – either the 83hp, 1.2-litre K12B engine or Maruti's new 90hp, 1.2-litre DualJet motor, which gets a bit of an e-boost from a mild-hybrid system. In fact, the Toyota Glanza is officially the most affordable mild-hybrid car you can buy in India.

The Glanza G is priced at Rs 7,22,000 (Rs 7,21,900 ex-showroom, Delhi). At this price, the sole hybrid version of the Glanza undercuts the Baleno DualJet Smart Hybrid in Delta trim – formerly the most affordable hybrid car in India – by all of Rs 3,000.

The DualJet engine develops 90hp – 7hp more than Maruti's K12B motor – and the mild-hybrid setup comes with a lithium-ion battery pack located under the front passenger seat. As its name suggests, the DualJet engine uses two injectors per cylinder instead of one, and, along with the mild-hybrid system, delivers significantly improved fuel efficiency. While the regular Baleno (and Glanza) delivers 21.01kpl under test conditions, this engine has an ARAI-certified fuel economy of 23.87kpl. The higher-spec Glanza V trim uses Suzuki’s 83hp, K12B engine that’s rated at 21.01kpl in manual guise and 19.56kpl with the CVT automatic.

While the aforementioned difference in price might seem unsubstantial, it is worth noting that the Toyota Glanza G matches the higher-spec Baleno DualJet Smart Hybrid Zeta (Rs 787,000) (7,86,712) on features. Spec-to-spec, the Glanza works out to Rs 65,000 cheaper than the equivalent Baleno hybrid. The Glanza G and Baleno DualJet Smart Hybrid Zeta get LED headlights, alloy wheels, keyless go, auto-dimming mirrors and 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systems with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. The Toyota Glanza also one-ups the Maruti Suzuki Baleno with its more extensive three-year/1,00,000km warranty; the Baleno comes with a two-year/40,000km warranty as standard.

TKM sells 10,203 units in September, down 18 percent YoY

Meanwhile, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has reported sales of a total of 10,203 units in the domestic market in September 2019, down 18.45 percent year on year (September 2018: 12,512 units).

Commenting on the sales performance, N Raja, deputy MD, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “The consumer sentiment continued to be subdued in September which has reflected in the sales slowdown in the industry. Thanks to the Navratri and Diwali festive sparkle around, we expect the consumer demand will see the much-needed revival resulting in better retails. To further add to the festive fervour, we have launched the enhanced version of the Yaris and the Celebratory Edition of Fortuner TRD. Customers are appreciating the new products with more style and distinctive looks. With the Navratra beginning, customer orders have been slightly encouraging. We hope the pace continues and the sluggishness in sales withers away in the festive season. The industry expects improvement in customer demand in the month of October.”

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Tork Motors sets up first EV charging station in Pune

The new EV charging station is, according to the company, the first of many that the company plans to install. These stations will incorporate smart EV chargers with secure connectors, to provide a fast-charging facility as well as ensure a seamless payment experience for its users. 

The chargers are developed in line with the standardised Bharat EV specifications. In the months ahead, the company seeks to add a variety of chargers to its charging network that would easily facilitate e-charging for electric vehicles in India.

At the launch, Kapil Shelke, founder and CEO of Tork Motors said, “With the launch of our first EV charging station, we seek to drive the adoption of e-vehicles, especially electric motorcycles, in India. We are excited to unveil the first public fast-charging station in our home city of Pune and consider it to be a step towards creating an easy-to-discover and accessible Tork Charging Network, reflecting our company’s vision. This move is also in line with our growth plans of offering a holistic and hassle-free experience to the consumer.”

Earlier this year, Tork Motors roped in Roy Kurian – who held the position of senior VP in charge of sales and marketing at Yamaha Motor India – as its head of sales and marketing. In addition to introducing the brand's flagship product, the T6X, Kurian will also focus on strategic tie-ups, and marketing and distribution of other forthcoming models.

T6X: the Tork of the town?

Tork Motors is readying the launch of its flagship product – the much-delayed T6X electric motorcycle. Work on the T6X began in mid-2015, received funding from a group of angel investors (including the founders of Ola cabs Bhavish Agarwal and Ankit Bhati, along with a group of angels led by Harpreet Grover, co-founder and CEO of CoCubes) and its first prototype was unveiled in September 2016. With Bharat Forge (the world's second-largest forging company) coming on board as a strategic partner in early 2018, Tork Motors says it has made rapid progress on two fronts – technology and skilled resources.

The T6X has been built after five prototypes spanning 10 years of R&D. With the e-motorcycle in its final stages – a near-production-ready test mule of the T6X was snapped testing, earlier this year – Tork plans its launch in Pune. Bangalore and other cities in India will soon follow. 

Tork T6X e-bike is powered by a 6kW lithium-ion battery and manages 27Nm of torque and a range of 100km on a single charge. Top speed is limited to 100kph at present; and its battery has a company-claimed lifespan of 80,000-100,000km. 

Tork Motors holds more than 40 different IPs with respect to their technology, design and trademarks. According to the company, the yet-to-be-launched motorcycle will solve rider pain-points with value-added features like GPS, utility storage, cloud connectivity and phone charging. The T6X is high on connectivity. Apart from analysis and compilation of data for every ride, power management, real-time power consumption and range forecasts, the bike's system also captures the driving patterns of the rider.

Now that the first of Tork's charging stations has been set up, it looks like wait for the T6X won't be long.

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Renault Kwid facelift launched at Rs 2.83 lakh

Following the introduction of the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, Renault has launched a facelift of its popular Kwid hatchback, priced from Rs 2.83 lakh. The refreshed model arrives in five levels of trim – Standard, RxE, RxL, RxT (O) and Climber – and comes with two petrol engine options. Bookings have also opened online on Renault's website for Rs 5,000.

The updated Kwid borrows styling cues from the Renault City KZ-E electric car that was unveiled in China earlier this year. It gets a split headlamp setup similar to the MG Hector and Tata Harrier SUVs, with the LED daytime running lamps being positioned next to the chrome-embellished front grille. The main headlamp cluster is positioned lower down in the bumper in a deep recess. The outgoing Kwid’s hexagonal radiator grille has been replaced with one that has horizontal slats. At the back, there’s a new rear bumper – which gets reflectors on the sides – and new LED elements in the tail-lights. Additionally, the top-spec Climber variant gets faux skid plates at the front and back, roof rails, gunmetal grey alloys and orange highlights. 

On the inside, the refreshed Kwid gets a tweaked dashboard design, with a newer, and larger, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a new steering wheel – the former has been lifted off the Renault Triber. The AMT variants also see the round gear shifter repositioned to the centre console instead of the dashboard. The new Kwid also gets the Triber’s digital instrument cluster that includes a tachometer.  Further, new seat fabrics and tweaked door pad trim are also part of the package. 

Equipment-wise, the top-spec Kwid’s new touchscreen infotainment system gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-compatibility, 14-inch alloys, LED DRLs, a manual AC and rear centre armrest. Standard safety equipment includes a driver’s airbag, ABS with EBD, seatbelt reminders for driver and passenger, a speed alert system and reverse parking sensors. The Climber variant also gets the added safety net of a passenger airbag.

 Mechanically, the facelifted Kwid remains identical to its predecessor. It continues to be offered with the same three-cylinder petrol engines – a 54hp, 0.8-litre and a 68hp, 1.0-litre. The 800cc Kwid comes with a 5-speed manual only, while the 1.0-litre variant also gets an optional 5-speed AMT gearbox. The engines are BS4-compliant for now, though Renault is expected to introduce BS6-compliant versions closer to the April 2020 deadline. 

The Kwid’s main rival is the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, which was launched yesterday at Rs 3.69 lakh. Alternatively, it will also face competition from the Datsun Redigo (Rs 2.80-4.37 lakh) and the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 (Rs 3.61-4.40 lakh).

All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

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KTM signs joint venture with GasGas

The company says it has successfully concluded negotiations with Black Toro Capital – the owners of GasGas Motorcycles. A co-operation was signed and both partners see this as a starting point for a bright future for GasGas. GasGas, which was set up in 1985, is known for its off-road products and has a presence in over 50 countries, across five continents.

As part of this understanding, GasGas will develop new models alongside its Trial and Enduro bike portfolio.

The production of GasGas products and Torrot electric vehicles continues in Girona, Spain. The new joint venture intends for GasGas products to be added as a third brand to the strong sales network of the KTM Industries (Pierer Mobility) group – alongside the existing KTM and Husqvarna brands.

The deal is subject to the approval of the concerned antitrust authorities.

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Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally returns in November

It’s time for the sixth edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally, which will take place on November 10, 2019. The annual event was first organised in 2014 in partnership with Autocar India, to celebrate 120 years of Mercedes-Benz’s involvement in motorsport. This year’s rally will be special as it will celebrate Mercedes-Benz completing 25 years in India as well as 20 years of Autocar India.

As is the norm, a vast collection of classic Mercedes-Benz cars will be a part of the rally, with some truly remarkable (and rare) examples making an appearance. In recent years, the list of attendees has included a W08 Nurburg, a 300 SL Roadster, a 500K, two different examples of the 300 ‘Adenauer’ limousine and a similarly illustrious line-up is expected to be on display this year too.

Also expected are rare 170V (W136) models in at least three different bodystyles, a rare sight anywhere in the world. Lined up alongside them will be every classic generation of the E-class, S-class and SL-class, and different bodystyles based on the same platform – so coupé, estate, convertible and sedan versions can be spotted aplenty. And to top it off, you can expect to see a handful of modern classics with a couple of pleasant surprises to boot.

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