Renault India has just launched the 2026 Renault hatchback in the Indian market. The new Kwid gets a revised range of variants, exterior and interior design updates, additional features and more. Interested buyers can reserve a car online or by visiting the nearest dealership. Deliveries will begin shortly. The updated hatchback is now offered in two variants – Evolution and Climber – with manual and AMT transmissions. The 2026 Kwid gets a handful of styling updates, including a new 3D Renault logo, redesigned two-tone 14-inch steel wheel covers and a silver Kwid badge with a revised font on the tailgate. Apart from these changes, the hatchback’s exterior remains unchanged, retaining the eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs, halogen headlamps, front and rear bumpers and halogen tail lamps. Its dimensions are also unchanged.The 2026 Renault Kwid is still powered by the same naturally aspirated 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 69 PS and 92.5 Nm. The engine comes mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. In this article, let’s take a quick look at the features and pricing of the variants. Evolution Rs 4.52 lakh (MT)Rs 4.89 lakh (AMT)(Both prices without showroom)The Evolution is the entry-level trim and has features like LED DRLs, 14-inch wheels with covers, gray melange interior theme, electric front windows, central locking, 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, digital cluster, reversing sensors, ESP, traction control, dual airbags, multiple airbags, ABS. Climber Rs 5.14 lakh (MT)Rs 5.60 lakh (AMT)(Both prices without showroom)Next comes the Climber, which has features like two-tone wheel covers, two-tone body insert, chrome interior trim, power ORVM, all four power windows, steering wheel controls, quick USB charger, fake front and rear skid plates, Climber branding on the C-pillars, door trims, IRVM day/night camera, and more. Talking about the powertrain, the 2026 Renault Kwid is still powered by the same naturally aspirated 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 69 PS and 92.5 Nm. The engine comes mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT.Renault also offers a retrofitted CNG kit for the manual variants at an additional cost of Rs 70,450. The kit will be installed at authorized Renault workshops and is covered by a standard warranty of three years or 1 lakh km, whichever comes first. Customers can contact their nearest Renault dealer for more information
