Renault has been riding the crest of the wave recently, having launched a raft of key models, including the Kadjar and Megane, which are sterling products in their own right. Earlier in May 2016 the India-made car also scored zero stars safety rating in the crash test conducted by the Global NCAP. It’s only when you look at its low list price and that personal mobility is an essential in the modern age that you understand the demand created by the Kwid. VW launches new special edition Polo Vivo Mswenko, Fuel price decreases will bring cheer for motorists, We celebrate 10 cars manufactured on home soil, Brawn's advice to Hamilton: Lick your wounds and learn, SA's driving card system in dire need of renewal. For the latest auto news and reviews, follow carandbike.com on Twitter, Facebook, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. The infotainment system it uses has many apps but I suspect smartphone-savvy owners may want to have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added to allow the on-hand voice-commanded assistant to dial contact numbers, read out messages and navigation instructions and play music to them while driving. Well, it’s among the first five cheapest new cars you can buy in SA and it gets sub-par materials, a wheezy engine, ABS and EBD equipped brakes, two airbags but just a single star rating for crashworthiness in the Euro NCAP crash testing programme. It’s an unrefined motor that grinds along and the ride also suffers on rough surfaces. Renault Kwid AMT in big demand despite horrible safety ratings Mark Jones A driver’s airbag was fitted, but no ABS, and the car still did horribly in any safety test anywhere. The car was tested with and without an airbag. 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Different regions and double standards from Renault is deeply disappointing!". The Renault Kwid achieved a total score of 24.68 points in which it is rated as Zero-Star. Picture: SUPPLIED, It has an attractive colour theme and features are plentiful, including built-in navigation. Published by Arena Holdings and distributed with the Financial Mail on the last Thursday of every month except December and January. Questions or problems? Now in its second generation, it’s the Kwid Climber on test which gets its styling tweaked to reflect more as an SUV rather than a budget hatch. But if you hurry somewhere on more flowing, smoother roads the Kwid is surprisingly plucky and engaging. Matric exam dates announced, non-contact sports may resume and more from ... Former ANC MP Vincent Smith appears in court after turning himself in. © Copyright Fifth Gear Ventures Ltd 2020. If safety is a priority, then I will understand if you skip it. Renault Kwid scored 10.12 points for adult occupant protection (AOP) in ASEAN Crash Test, ASEAN NCAP Secretary-General, Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim said, "We are truly disappointed to find that there are still cars out there that do not offer high degree of safety levels to its occupants in the ASEAN region. Simply sign in below. Despite being a small and narrow car, Renault has made sure the Kwid has plenty of room inside. Already subscribed? The Kwid’s three-cylinder makes a meagre 50kW and 91Nm and what it lays down on the road is best described as tepid. The model tested was in the Indonesian-spec. The Renault Kwid Climber is among the best looking budget cars on the market and this helps draw the customers. The steering is light and not precise, and it’s noticeably unstable but get tuned into the driving, gearing down early on its five-speed transmission before hitting steep inclines and it can be good fun. Many will argue that the very reason for the Kwid and the Datsun Go is to offer cheap motoring and independence.
If you prefer style over safety. The Kwid excels in living it up in city conditions. Redeem it now. ", Also Read: Made-In-Brazil Renault Kwid Scores 3 Stars In Latin NCAP Crash Test, Renault Kwid scored 14.56 points for child occupant protection (COP) in ASEAN Crash Test, In terms of safety equipment, Renault Kwid tested by the ASEAN NCAP featured a driver's side airbag and pretensioners and load limiter for the driver-side seatbelt alone. Motor News star rating. Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. This horrifying video shows the devastating results when a car with a zero-star safety rating crashes at just 40mph. The Kwid's score can be broken down into 10.12 points for adult occupant protection (AOP) category, and 14.56 points for child occupant protection (COP) category.