The French automaker announced the arrival of the new Renault Kwid in Ecuador, through a launch event full of lights and colors in Guayaquil, where they presented it as the “compact SUV”. This vehicle in less than a year became number 1 in its segment in the Colombian marketwith an approximate participation of 40% in the year 2021. Now it enters the Ecuadorian automotive fleet aimed at a target youthful, with technological design focused on safety, connectivity and comfort, for which the brand expects it to be one of the leaders in sales in the country.
Engine
The Kwid, which will be available in three versions: Zen, Intens and Outsiderpresents an economic 1.0L 3-cylinder enginewith 66 horsepower power, which is complemented by a 5-speed gearbox. “Fuel optimization, low maintenance cost and lower emission of polluting gases are characteristics that stand out from this model,” says Javier Muñoz, commercial director of Renault Ecuador.
Security
This modern vehicle is equipped with 4 airbags (2 in the front and 2 on the sides), 3-point seat belts, Isofix anchorages for baby seats and alerts for forgetting seat belts in all seats.
Muñoz adds that the electronic steering, the traction control system, electronic stability control, will provide greater peace of mind to the user, adapting to their driving style, as well as the hill start assistant that is automatically activated when a slope or inclination. “”.
When the driver lifts their foot from the brake pedal and prepares to drive off, the system holds the vehicle stationary for a few seconds, preventing any risk of rolling back. Tire pressure monitoring and a reversing camera are also features geared towards passenger safety.
Javier Muñoz, commercial director of Renault Ecuador.
space and comfort
Muñoz explains that the design of the Kwid is inspired by an SUV, for this reason it has a large interior space, an outstanding trunk capacity of 290 liters with the option of increasing it to 1,100 liters by folding down the rear seat, allowing passengers to carry everything they need. on every trip.
It has 185 mm of ground clearance and a wheelbase of 2,423 mm. It also presents a renewed front grill where the new LED lights with a modern and radical design stand out.
Technology and connectivity
Technology is also visible inside, with the Multimedia Media Evolution entertainment center with an 8″ screen and mirroring smartphonethrough Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®, while the audio volume level can be controlled with two controls integrated into the steering wheel.
Warranty and after-sales
This is one of the sections where the diamond mark emphasizes. Muñoz comments that after-sales is a service that consists of the best technology in its national workshops, qualified labor, a wide stock of spare parts and accessories and “mainly support and warranty, which applies to the new vehicle for three years or 100,000 km in authorized workshops.”
The new Renault Kwid has a base price of $14,345 and it is available in all cities where the brand is present: Guayaquil, Samborondón, Quito, Cuenca, Manta, Ambato, Loja, Azogues, Macas, Ibarra, Riobamba and Machala.
Source: Eluniverso
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