- Renault Kwid has the lowest waiting period in the entry-level segment
- It now gets many active safety features as standard
- Kwid is one of the most value-for-money cars in its segment
The small entry-level hatchback segment is the most competitive and volume-generating segment in the Indian car market. Among all the players in this segment, the Renault Kwid currently has the lowest waiting period in the top 15 major cities of India. Moreover, with the recent BS6 phase-2 update, the small hatchback from Renault now gets some advanced active safety features as standard. Along with that, it also offers some first & best in-segment comfort & convenience features, which most other hatchbacks in the segment do not offer. These two reasons make the Renault Kwid a truly sensible buy, a value-for-money product, and a good choice compared to other hatchbacks in the segment.
Renault Kwid Has The Lowest Waiting Period
In the top 15 major cities of India, the average waiting period for Renault Kwid is around 1 month whereas most other hatchbacks in the segment carry an average waiting period of around 2 to 3 months. Moreover, in some cities like Pune, Chennai, & Surat, the Renault Kwid has zero waiting period. The main rivals of Renault Kwid are the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Alto K10, & S-Presso. Well, all these Maruti cars have an average waiting period of around 2 to 3 months. Here's a table showing the waiting period for these three Maruti cars and Renault Kwid in the 15 major cities of India.
| 20 Major Cities | Maruti Alto 800 | Maruti Alto K10 | Maruti S-Presso | Renault Kwid |
| New Delhi | 1 - 2 months | 2 - 3 months | 2 months | 1 month |
| Mumbai | 2 - 3 months | 2 - 3 months | 2 months | 1 - 1.5 months |
| Chennai | 3 months | 2 - 3 months | 3 months | No Waiting |
| Kolkata | 3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 0.5 - 1 month |
| Hyderabad | 3 months | 3 months | 2 - 2.5 months | 1 month |
| Bengaluru | 2 months | 2 months | 2 months | 1 month |
| Ahmedabad | 2 months | 2 - 3 months | 1 - 2 months | 1 - 1.5 months |
| Surat | 2 - 3 months | 2 - 3 months | 2 - 3 months | No Waiting |
| Pune | 2 months | 2 - 3 months | 1 - 2 months | No Waiting |
| Jaipur | 2 - 3 months | 2 - 2.5 months | 2 - 2.5 months | 1 - 1.5 months |
| Lucknow | 2 months | 2 months | 2 months | 1 month |
| Gurugram | 3 months | 3 months | 2 - 2.5 months | 0.5 - 1 month |
| Noida | 1 - 2 months | 2 - 3 months | 2 months | 1 - 1.5 months |
| Indore | 2 months | 2 months | 2 months | 1 week |
| Ghaziabad | 1 - 2 months | 2 - 3 months | 2 months | 1 month |
Renault Kwid Gets Some First & Best In Segment Safety, Comfort & Convenience Features
Recently, as a part of the BS6 phase-2 update, Renault added a number of advanced active safety features to the Kwid as standard. These features include ESP (electronic stability program), traction control, and TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system). Also, it gets Hill Hold as standard on the Easy-R AMT variants. Moreover, the Renault Kwid offers several first & best in segment comfort & convenience features like steering-mounted audio & phone controls, electrically adjustable ORVMs, reverse camera, rear center armrest, rear power windows, and a digital instrument cluster with monochrome TFT MID & digital tachometer. Most of the rivals of the Renault Kwid miss out on many of these features.
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Verdict: Renault Kwid also offers the best-in-segment ground clearance of 184 mm and the best-in-segment boot space of 279 litres. With segment-unique features like TPMS, reverse camera, rear center armrest, ESP & traction control, Kwid truly shines as a value-for-money offering from Renault and a sensible choice for buyers.
