2025 Renault Kiger Facelift vs Old Model: Key Differences, Features and Price Changes

The Renault Kiger has been one of the most accessible compact SUVs in India since its launch in 2021. After nearly five years, Renault has introduced the much-awaited 2025 facelift. While the new Kiger builds on the strengths of the original, it also brings significant design and feature upgrades. If you’re considering buying the Kiger, here’s a detailed look at how the new version compares to the outgoing model across pricing, design, interiors, and safety.

Price Comparison

The new Renault Kiger sees a price hike of up to ₹35,000 across variants. The older lineup of RXE, RXL, RXT(O), and RXZ has now been replaced with the new nomenclature—Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion.

• The base Authentic trim is ₹15,000 costlier than the outgoing RXE.
• The Evolution and Techno trims carry a ₹20,000 hike, while the Techno Turbo remains unchanged.
• The top-spec Emotion Turbo CVT sees the largest increase, up to ₹35,000.

While prices have gone up, Renault has justified this with added safety and premium features.

Exterior Updates

The facelift brings sharper styling cues. The front has been reworked with a sleeker gloss-black grille, redesigned bumper, silver surround trims, and for the first time, fog lamps. The bonnet sheet metal is also new. On the side, a fresh set of 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and functional roof rails enhance the SUV’s appeal. At the rear, subtle changes include a revised bumper with a dark grey skid plate, new badging, and updated ‘KIGER’ lettering.

The older Kiger lacked fog lamps, featured simpler alloy designs, and carried a more conservative bumper layout. The facelift’s cosmetic tweaks make it look more premium and aligned with Renault’s updated design language.

Interior and Feature Enhancements

Inside, the dashboard now comes with a dual-tone black and light grey theme instead of an all-black setup. The layout remains familiar but quality has been improved with better insulation for reduced NVH levels.

The highlight of the new Kiger is its enriched feature list: ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, a 360-degree camera, and automatic headlights and wipers on the higher trims. These additions make the cabin feel more modern and convenient.

Key features carried forward include the 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a fully digital driver’s display, ambient lighting, auto climate control, Arkamys 3D audio, PM 2.5 filter, and the spacious 405-litre boot.

Safety Improvements

Perhaps the most impactful change is safety. The outgoing model offered up to 4 airbags, while the new Kiger provides 6 airbags as standard across all variants. In addition, every trim now gets ESP, traction control, TPMS, rear parking sensors, and hill start assist. The top-spec trims add a multi-view camera and auto headlights for enhanced protection.

Engines and Gearbox Options

Renault has retained the proven powertrains from the old model. Buyers can choose between the 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 72 PS and 96 Nm, with either a 5-speed manual or AMT, and the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 100 PS and 160 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual or CVT. Efficiency remains competitive, with up to 20.38 km/l claimed for the turbo variants.

Carbae Takeaway

For customers evaluating whether to buy the new or old Renault Kiger, the facelift clearly stands out with improved safety, richer features, and sharper styling—at a justifiable premium. At Carbae, we simplify this choice further by enabling buyers to compare new car offers from authorized dealerships and maximize exchange value for their old car with doorstep evaluation and transparent pricing.

If you’re still deciding between trims, check out our detailed article on the variant-wise comparison of the 2025 Renault Kiger, or explore our upcoming blogs where we’ll stack it against segment rivals like the Nissan Magnite and Maruti Fronx.