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The Renault Kwid is an A-segment urban subcompact vehicle or city car from the French manufacturer Renault. It is a vehicle similar to the Renault Twingo, but focused on the South American and Indian markets. It has been manufactured since 2015 and replaced the Renault Clio Mio.

The Kwid is a hatchback developed by the Renault-Nissan alliance. It is based on the group's CMF-A platform and features a crossover body style. The manufacturer's idea with this model is none other than to compete with the Suzuki Alto and the Hyundai Eon.

The Kwid is manufactured in both India and Brazil, although the Brazilian version is more modern and has some additional improvements. In terms of safety, this vehicle has better equipment in its Latin American version, as it complies with the regulations required by Mercosur. In this market, an electric variant called the Renault Kwid E-Tech, launched in 2022 (also known as the Renault City K-ZE), is also sold. Additionally, in 2019, the Kwid received a minor redesign with exterior changes and improvements to the infotainment system.

Regarding its engines, the Renault Kwid is equipped with two different engines that vary depending on the market. The Asian variant features an 800-cubic-centimeter three-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts. On the other hand, the South American alternative has a 1-liter three-cylinder engine from the sCe family. This is the same engine carried by the Renault Twingo and the Smart Forfour in Europe.