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Today, Renault lifts theveil on a future all-new model in its range in India with the Kiger show car:an original SUV, translating the expectations and needs of a clienteleincreasingly fond of style, dynamism, newness and distinction.
India has been one of themost attractive automobile markets in the world for several years. Renaultrecognized this potential and has been present in India since 2005. It hasadapted successful models to the local market like Duster and hasrevolutionized certain segments with original products such as Kwid and Triber.Kiger show car is a new step consolidating Renault's presence in India.
An eye-catching little SUV with a devastating look
Born from the cooperationbetween Renault's French and Indian Design divisions, the Kiger show car is an SUV with an adventurous look exuding an attractive energythat catches both the eye and the mind. With its DNA it is predestined for theurban jungle as well as the great outdoors.
At first glance, the Kiger show car stands out with its sculpted bonnet, slender windscreen and asemi-floating roof with a roof rack. On both sides, the tapered mirrors havebeen designed like airplane wings. At the rear, the roof drop is topped by aspoiler, giving the vehicle a very airy look. The lower section is moremuscular and stockier, resting on four 19-inch wheels framed by large squarearches that give strength to the exterior styling. The 210-mm ground clearancewith reinforced lower flaps and prominent shoulders confirm the escape spiritof the SUV. The sporty side is accentuated by the dual centrally locatedexhaust tailpipes and the honeycomb patterns distributed around the vehicle.
"The creativeassociation of French and Indian designers was the best way to meet the needsand expectations of a clientele increasingly fond of style, dynamism andnovelty. As with Triber, we are once again demonstrating our ability toinnovate, by offering a new model with a dual personality, both urban andoutdoor. KigerShow-caris very close to the future production model.”.
Laurens van den Acker, EVP, Corporate Design ofGroupe Renault
Specially developed in Indiafor the show car, the green ‘Aurora Borealis’ color of the Kiger show car, changes according to the light and the angle from which it isobserved. It is adorned with mysterious blue and purple reflections that makethe car as intriguing as it is seductive. Fluorescent touches highlight certainaluminum elements such as door handles, bumper inserts, strapping with inlaiddecoration, logo contours and brake calipers.
Finally, the Kiger show car is completed with double-stage LED spotlights, similar to thosethat appeared on the New Kwid last year, and green turn signals. At the rear,the double ‘C’ headlights signal Kiger’s place under the Renaultbrand and form a light signature that prefigures that of the production model.
An asset for Renault in India
As the leading Europeanmanufacturer distributed in India, Renault continues to strengthen its marketpresence. It anticipates the transformations in the automotive industry andremains attentive to the Indian customers' requirements.
Renault is entering a newphase with the Kiger show car. The production model it prefigures willaim to attract customers looking for novelty and modernity in a B-segment thatrepresents 51% of the Indian market. Compact enough to fit in anywhere, andsurprisingly spacious to accommodate a whole family, it will make the city itsmain playground while being able to cross rural terrain.
"India is the secondmost populous country in the world and also one of the fastest growingcountries. Thanks to the Duster, Kwid and Triber models, Renault is the leadingEuropean brand in India. Renault Kiger, this compact SUV of less than 4 meters,different from the ones we see on the roads today, will strengthen our presenceand help us to win new customers".
Fabrice Cambolive, SVP, Chairman of AMI-PacificRegion – Groupe Renault
The series version of Kiger show car, designed and developed for India, is the answer to customers'needs in terms of compact SUVs and allows Renault to reach a new clientele. Thevehicle will also be exported to markets outside of India.
