5 Things We Learnt About The 2025 Renault Kiger Facelift After Driving It
The facelifted Kiger comes with a refreshed exterior and interior design and a few new features, with a price tag that ranges between Rs 6.30 lakh and Rs 11.30 lakh
After the Renault Triber was updated with a facelift in July 2025, the French carmaker, on August 24, introduced the facelifted Renault Kiger, which is priced from Rs 6.30 lakh and Rs 11.30 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan-India). This midlife update has brought subtle changes to the exterior and interior design of the sub-4m SUV, while also adding some convenience and safety features to it.
Recently, we had an opportunity to drive the updated Kiger and here’s a list of 5 things that stood out during our time with the sub-4m SUV:
7 Features Maruti e Vitara Will Get Over The Maruti Grand Vitara
Published On Aug 31, 2025 10:01 AM By Dipan
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Along with featuring bigger screens on the dashboard, the e Vitara will also feature an improved safety suite over the Grand Vitara
The Maruti e Vitara is one of the most-awaited cars to be launched by the carmaker in India, and it will debut a lot of new features for Maruti. Hence, it will get some features over the Maruti Grand Vitara, some variants of which are expected to overlap the e Vitara’s trims upon launch. Here’s a list of those features:
Bigger Touchscreen & Driver’s Display
The Maruti e Vitara will feature a 10.1-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch driver’s display. In comparison, the Grand Vitara comes with a smaller 9-inch touchscreen and a 7-inch digital driver’s display.
7 airbags
The Maruti e Vitara will be the carmaker’s first offering in India to feature 7 airbags. However, it is speculated that the lower variants of the upcoming EV will pack in 6 airbags, while the extra unit will be exclusive to the top-spec trim, which will enhance the safety it offers. The Grand Vitara, in contrast, features 6 airbags as standard.
Level-2 ADAS
While a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) is not new in mass-market cars, with even sub-4m SUVs like Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO packing the assistance features in their safety suites, this feature is not offered on any Maruti Suzuki car. That is slated to change as the carmaker has equipped the upcoming e Vitara with a Level-2 ADAS suite featuring amenities like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking (AEB).
10-way powered driver’s seat
The Maruti Grand Vitara is equipped with an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, which makes it convenient to find the ideal driving position for all individuals. The e Vitara, however, goes a step further and offers more adjustability in the form of a 10-way powered driver seat.
Active air flaps on the bumper
Active air flaps were seen first on mass-market EVs like the Hyundai Creta Electric and then the Kia Carens Clavis EV. Now, Maruti is going to debut this feature with the e Vitara too. Notably, the air flaps in the mass-market cars are still specific to EVs, but some luxury and performance cars also get this amenity to cool the internals of the cars.
An Infinity sound system
The Maruti Grand Vitara comes with a 6-speaker Clarion sound system in its higher-spec variants. The e Vitara, on the other hand, will be equipped with an Infinity sound system, and while the number of speakers is yet to be revealed, some online leaks suggest that it will have 10 speakers.
Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof
While the Grand Vitara gets a panoramic sunroof that lets in a lot of light and air into the cabin, the e Vitara features a fixed panoramic glass roof, most probably to not hamper the aerodynamics of the EV. While this does not make a significant difference, it is also one of the ways in which the e-Vitara differs from the Grand Vitara.
The Maruti e Vitara is expected to be priced from Rs 17 lakh and will be an alternative to the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV.
The Maruti Grand Vitara is priced between Rs 11.42 lakh and Rs 20.68 lakh. It locks horns with other compact SUVs, including Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
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Michelin And Its Specialised Tyre Technology For High-performance Electric Cars
Modified On Aug 30, 2025 08:59 AM By CarDekho
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Michelin’s specialised EV tyres are engineered to handle added weight and instant torque, while also providing low rolling resistance for optimal driving range
Michelin, the French multinational tyre brand, marked its entry into India almost a decade ago. It is known for offering some of the best specialised tyres tailored to several driving requirements. Be it for performance cars, comfort in family cars, offroading in SUVs or a balance of these driving demands, there’s a Michelin for everyone. Michelin is also one of the first tyre makers to recognise the limitations of regular tyres on high-performance electric cars. To address this, the brand introduced a range of EV-ready tyres, specifically designed for EVs from luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Tesla.
Understanding Michelin’s EV Ready Tyres
Electric cars are generally heavier than ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, mainly because of the added weight of their battery packs. On top of that, EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQS or BMW i7 have powerful motors that provide instant torque, which puts additional strain on tyres and makes them more prone to wear.
Michelin tyres take these factors into account and are engineered with specialised structures and materials to withstand them. In simple words, Michelin’s EV tyres are heavy-duty, built to resist the wear caused by instant torque rush, making them one of the best choices for EVs regardless of whether it’s a hatch, sedan or SUV. With features like symmetric and asymmetric tread patterns, advanced silica compounds, and 360-degree variable sipe technology, they are also the preferred choice for high-performance EVs like the EQS AMG by delivering excellent grip at high speeds in both wet and dry conditions.
Low Rolling Resistance For Optimal Range
External driving forces play a very important role in the driving range of your EV, which can be reduced by rolling resistance. Rolling resistance is nothing but rolling friction that occurs between the tyre and the road surface when the vehicle is in motion, causing the electric motors to draw more battery power. Michelin’s EV-specific tyres are engineered with an exclusive tread design to minimise this power loss, helping your EV deliver maximum range.
As Silent As Your EV
Although electric cars lack engine noise, tyre sounds become more noticeable inside the cabin. But not if you are running on Michelin’s EV-specific tyres. The tyre maker addresses this with its Michelin Acoustic Technology – a polyurethane foam ring that absorbs vibrations – combined with precision tread patterns to suppress the tyre noise.
Performance Made To Last
With Michelin, it’s not just about the drive experience – it’s also about ensuring safety. Engineered to offer the maximum performance and grip for their entire lifespan, Michelin has ensured that their EV tyres deliver the best braking, traction, grip and handling right from when they’re brand new down to their ultimate wear limit. Extensively tested over varied terrains and conditions for longevity without a drop in performance and safety, this also ensures that you’ll change your tyres less often and that means lesser spends for you while having a lower impact on the environment too!
There’s A Michelin For Everyone
Based on your requirements, Michelin offers a range of EV-specific tyres:
- Pilot Sport Family: These tyres are specially designed for high-performance EVs like Mercedes EQS AMG and Porsche Taycan. These tyres can handle fast acceleration and presided steering feedback, and at the same time they provide excellent grip as well.
- Primacy Family: Prefer these tyres for optimal driving range and low noise. These tires can not just be used with EVs like Tesla Model Y, but also with electric SUVs like Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e, Tata Harrier EV, and MG ZS EV.
You can also find the right tyres for your vehicle using the tyre selector feature on the Michelin website. Which electric car do you drive, and which Michelin tyre would you upgrade to? Let us know in the comments.
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Design Appeals To The Youth
Renault has not radically changed the exterior design of the Kiger sub-4m SUV, and it gets a lot of similarities to the pre-facelift model. However, to keep things modern, the French carmaker has also introduced some new elements, especially to the front profile.
While it continues with the same horizontally-placed 3-piece projector LED headlights, which are now placed in a black housing. It also gets slimmer eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs that merge into the restyled 10-slat grille that also carries a 2D Renault logo. It also gets a rugged-looking bumper with a massive black portion outlined by silver trims. All of these changes make the Renault Kiger look sharp and sleek now.
Not just this, but Renault has equipped the facelifted Kiger with dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels, which look elegant. There’s a thick black body cladding on the wheel arches that enhances its SUV stance, while the door handles and outside rearview mirrors are black for added contrast to the otherwise simple side profile.
The rear bumper has also been redesigned with a massive black portion that makes it look rugged and is highlighted by a faux silver skid plate. The tail lights, however, have been borrowed from the pre-facelift model.
All of these new design elements merge well with the overall silhouette of the sub-4m SUV and make it look modern while still carrying the typical Kiger-like design, which will appeal to the youth.
Dual-tone Interior Makes The Cabin Feel Roomier
Before the facelift, the Kiger featured an all-black cabin theme that looked sporty but felt a little drab after some time. Renault has cleverly changed this by offering the facelifted model with a white and black cabin theme that adds the much-needed contrast in the sub-4m SUV’s cabin, while also making it feel roomier than before.
Not just this, but Renault is offering a leatherette seat upholstery on the Kiger for the first time, which matches its overall interior theme. One tiny detail that elevates the cabin’s premium feel is the inclusion of gold-coloured Renault logo embossing on the seats, which makes it look rich.
However, the premiumness is not maintained for long, especially at the major touch points, as Renault has used a lot of hard plastics in the cabin that feel scratchy and a bit economical. However, the quality of these plastics is good, and they feel durable. The fit and finish levels inside the cabin are acceptable too.
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Gets A More Modern Feature Pack
The facelifted Kiger borrows key amenities like an 8-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, a wireless phone charger and a 6-speaker Arkamys-tuned sound system from the pre-facelift model. However, Renault has made the feature suite even more interesting by offering ventilated front seats, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers, which will appeal to a wider range of masses, especially the youth.
The safety suite has also seen an update with the inclusion of 6 airbags (as standard) and a 360-degree camera. Features like a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM) and ISOFIX child seat anchors have been carried over from the old model.
Similar Performance As Before
All these aforementioned changes, but what has not been altered are the powertrain options that are offered with the Kiger. It continues to come with a 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a similar-sized turbo-petrol engine option. Here are the details:
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol engine | 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine |
| Power | 100 PS | 72 PS |
| Torque | 160 Nm (MT), 152 Nm (CVT) | 96 Nm |
| Transmission Options* | 5-speed MT, CVT | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT |
*AMT = Automated manual transmission, CVT = Continuously variable transmission
Notably, the ride quality and handling are also unchanged, as the facelifted Kiger offers the same experience as before out on the roads. While driving, you will barely notice any major difference in the driving dynamics of the Kiger.
Overall Package Is More Lucrative Now
All these changes have not made a major difference in the Kiger, but it has made the overall package even more lucrative. The design has become modern, the cabin feels more premium, and the feature suite has received some updates, all of which will keep it relevant in the coming times.
And all of this comes at a reasonable price tag too. While prices of the pre-facelift model ranged between Rs 6.15 lakh and Rs 11.23 lakh, the facelifted sub-4m SUV is priced between Rs 6.30 lakh and Rs 11.30 lakh, which is a small increment for a reasonable amount of additions. All of this makes the Renault Kiger facelift offer a lot of value for the money you pay across all variants.
All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
What are your initial thoughts on the 2025 Renault Kiger facelift? Let us know in the comments below.
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