The past two years have seen a good demand for Renault cars in Nepal. The French company started distributing cars from 2016, after finding success in India.
The Kwid and the Duster were the first two Renault cars that the people got their hands on. These cars delivered more than what people expected from a brand many has not even heard of. That scenario has changed and Renault is now in the race with all the other top brands in the market.
What led to the success of Renault in such a short time?
Quality! Affordability! Fuel Efficiency!
All these properties are key ingredients to attract customers in the automotive industry. Renault cars offer them all.
This article will talk about all Renault cars available in Nepal, with its key specs.
Renault Car Price in Nepal
| Model | Variant | Fuel | Price (NRS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWID 0.8L | Rxl | Petrol | 19,89,700 |
| RxT | Petrol | 21,07,100 | |
| Rxt ‘O’ | Petrol | 21,53,700 | |
| Kwid 1.0L | Rxt | Petrol | 23,30,730 |
| Rxt ‘O’ | Petrol | 24,58,556 | |
| KWID AMT | RXL | Petrol | 21,96,613 |
| Rxt ‘O’ | Petrol | 24,11,663 | |
| Duster | RxE | Petrol | 37,78,306 |
| RxL | Petrol | 41,66,871 | |
| RXS CVT | Petrol | 51,46,085 | |
| RXS DSL | Diesel | 45,15,676 | |
| RxZ | Diesel | 50,68,658 | |
| RxZ AMT | Diesel | 53,46,313 | |
| RxZ AWD | Diesel | 58,62,553 | |
| Lodgy | RxE | Diesel | 45,05,500 |
| RxL | Diesel | 48,24,000 | |
| RxZ | Diesel | 56,67,000 | |
| Captur | RxE | Petrol | 48,14,345 |
| RxL | Petrol | 50,45,582 | |
| RXT Mono | Petrol | 53,92,670 | |
| RXT Dual | Petrol | 55,32,814 | |
| RxE | Diesel | 51,63,704 | |
| RxL | Diesel | 55,84,987 | |
| RXT Mono | Diesel | 59,28,351 | |
| RXT Dual | Diesel | 60,49,116 | |
| Platine Dual | Diesel | 64,89,307 |
Renault KWID
The Kwid is an entry-level hatchback from Renault. It has a fine SUV design and some nice features you wouldn't expect from a car in this segment.
Renault first launched the Kwid with the 0.8L engine in Nepal. Since it got a positive response from its customers, they brought the Kwid with a 1.0L engine. Renault even threw in an automatic transmission variant to the existing Kwid fleet.
Ever since it has been making good sales and is one of the top contenders in the small car segment.
Kwid has the best-in-class cabin space, mileage and ground clearance. It is also the first budget car to get a digital instrument cluster and AMT transmission.
The top end variants get more features like fog lamps, keyless entry, and a 7-inch touchscreen system.
The price of the base version of Kwid in Nepal is under 20 lakhs.
Key Specs
Body Type: Hatchback
Displacement: 999 cc
Number of gears: 5
Max Power: 68 PS/ 5500 RPM
Max Torque: 91 Nm/ 4250 RPM
Vehicle Weight: 660 kg
Ground Clearance: 180 mm
Fuel Capacity: 28 Litres
Highway Mileage: 24 kmpl
Boot Space: 300 Liters
Renault Duster
In Nepal, if you think of Renault, the Duster comes to mind. This could be because of how Renault chose to promote the Duster. This rugged compact SUV quickly became the ideal choice for many customers in Nepal.
The Duster gets an aggressive stance and a unique outer body design. The design is well suited for an off-roader vehicle. The Duster handles some of the rough terrains of the country. But without 4-wheel drive feature, it is best not to test it in more extreme off-road.
The Duster is available in 7 trims with petrol and diesel option. The RxZ diesel trims have an option of an All-Wheel Drive and or an Automatic Transmission.
The starting price of the Renault Duster in Nepal is 37.78 lakhs.
Key Specs
Body Type: Compact SUV
Displacement: 1498 cc
Number of gears: 5
Max Power: 104 PS/ 5600 RPM
Max Torque: 148 Nm/ 4000 RPM
Vehicle Weight: 1170 kg
Ground Clearance: 205 mm
Fuel Capacity: 50 Litres
Highway Mileage: 13 kmpl
Boot Space: 475 Liters
Renault Lodgy
The Lodgy is Multi-Purpose Vehicle from Renault. As you'd expect from an MPV, the Lodgy has a long body and can seat 7/8 people and offers plenty of space.
The Lodgy has got a bold design and Renault has crafted it with a lot of practical features.
It comes with a 1.5L dCi engine with 5-speed manual and 6-speed manual transmission. The 5-speed is capable of producing 85 PS of power while the 6-Speed can do 110 PS.
ABS, EBD and Brake Assist for better braking control are also integrated into the system. Other safety features include dual airbags and cruise control. It also has engine immobilizer, touchscreen infotainment system, and steering mount controls.
Apart from all the practicality and performance, it has a great fuel economy of 21 km per liter.
Renault Lodgy comes with 6 color options, and the entry-level costs 45 lakhs in Nepal.
Key Specs
Body Type: MPV
Displacement: 1461 cc
Number of gears: 5/6
Max Power: 85 PS/ 3750 RPM
Max Torque: 200 Nm/ 1900 RPM
Vehicle Weight: 1337 kg
Ground Clearance: 180 mm
Fuel Capacity: 50 Litres
Highway Mileage: 21 kmpl
Boot Space: 207 Liters
Renault Captur
The Captur is the latest and most premium offering from Renault in Nepal.
It is a sleek looking compact SUV that grabs a lot of attention. The attractive design of this SUV is further enhanced by its dual tone body paint.
The interior of this SUV provides great comfort and hosts new technologies. Speed limiter, Cruise Control, wheel control, and rain-sensing wipers are a few of them. The Captur also gets the same braking safety features available in the Lodgy.
The unique part of this car is that it gets a smart key card instead of a conventional key.
Renault Captur is available in 9 trims, with the price starting at 48 lakhs. ‘Platine Dual’, which is the top end variant of Captur, will costs you 64.89 lakhs in Nepal.
On the downside, an automatic transmission isn't available on any of these variants.
Key Specs
Body Type: Compact SUV
Displacement: 1498 cc
Number of gears: 5/6
Max Power: 105 PS/ 5600 RPM
Max Torque: 142 Nm/ 4000 RPM
Vehicle Weight: 1184 kg
Ground Clearance: 210 mm
Fuel Capacity: 50 Litres
Highway Mileage: 14 kmpl
Boot Space: 392 Liters
All four of these Renault cars have two things in common.
High ground and great fuel economy.
That is exactly what most Nepali customers look for in a car. Hence it comes as no surprise that Renault has made a big impact on the market.
Within a span of two years, the Kwid and the Duster have managed to make outstanding numbers in regards to sales. These two cars have done justice to its owners and to Renault.
Now it's up to the Captur and the Lodgy to live up to the brand name.