Renault Kiger Facelift 2025: Which Variant Offers the Best For You?

Renault’s Kiger facelift has raised the bar in the sub-4-m compact SUV segment with refreshed styling, upgraded interiors, and enhanced safety. Available in four trims—Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion—each offers a distinct blend of features tailored to different buyer priorities. Here's a polished, variant-wise comparison to help you choose the model that fits your lifestyle and budget.

Authentic: The Well-Rounded Starter

Design-wise, the base Authentic model retains the core Renault SUV identity—LED headlights, LED DRLs and tail-lights, black skid plates, ORVMs, and a rear spoiler. Inside, the cabin includes black fabric upholstery, front and rear armrests, adjustable headrests, and basic comfort such as manual AC, power windows, keyless entry, and a 12V outlet. No infotainment system is offered in this variant, though safety doesn’t suffer—six airbags, ESP, traction control, hill start assist, rear parking sensors, TPMS, seatbelts for all occupants, and ISOFIX anchors are standard.

Evolution: Tech and Convenience Take Center Stage

Stepping up to Evolution adds tangible in-car technology and convenience. The exterior gains a shark-fin antenna and color-matched door handles. Inside, it introduces a rear parcel tray, tilt-adjustable steering wheel with audio controls, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and rear AC vents. Most notably, an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay appears alongside a four-speaker setup, complemented by a rear parking camera.

Techno: More Premium Tech and Comfort

Techno delivers feel-good upgrades. Projector LED headlights, dual-tone steel wheels with covers, roof rails and contrasting skid plates sculpt its presence. The cabin adopts premium touches—chrome AC knobs, seat-back storage, dual gloveboxes, and vanity mirror. Climate control upgrades to auto AC, while push-button start, an electrically-folding ORVM, driver seat height adjustment, and an anti-pinch one-touch power window elevate practicality. The infotainment system now supports wireless smartphone connectivity. A rear wiper and washer are added safety touches.

Emotion: The Range-Topping Experience

At the top sits the Emotion model, which embraces luxury. Dual-tone alloy wheels, chrome tailgate accents, and red brake calipers (on turbo variants) refine its style. Inside, leatherette upholstery, ambient lighting, a cooled glovebox, and a 7-inch digital driver display enhance ambience. Digital perks include ventilated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, auto-folding ORVMs, cruise control (on select variants), wireless phone charging, and remote start for turbo models. An upgraded six-speaker Arkamys-tuned audio system, multi-view camera, auto headlights, and rear defogger further raise comfort levels.

Powertrain and Pricing Snapshot

Mechanically, all facelift trims continue with Renault’s 1.0-litre petrol engines. The familiar naturally aspirated version (72 PS/96 Nm) is paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT, while the 100 PS/160 Nm turbo option pairs with a manual or CVT gearbox. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.83 km/l (NA) and 20.38 km/l (Turbo). Introductory pricing starts at ₹6.30 lakh for the Authentic variant and peaks at ₹11.29 lakh for the Turbo-CVT Emotion. Notably, Renault includes dual-tone finishes at no additional cost for Turbo trims and offers limited-time pricing deals on Techno CVT and Emotion Turbo MT.