Renault's upcoming cars in India- expected launch, price & specs

After entering into the MPV segment, Renault India is all set to make its strong presence in the highly competitive entry-level hatchback segment. The company will launch the Kwid small car to rival against the likes of the Maruti Alto and the Hyundai Eon. Adding to it, the French automaker is also planning to explore new segments to further strengthen its position in the highly competitive Indian car market. Here is a list of upcoming Renault cars to be launched in the Indian car market-

Published: May 22, 2015, 1:56 PM IST

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Renault Kwid- The French automaker will launch all-new entry-level hatchback- the Kwid in the country to rival the Maruti Alto and the Hyundai Eon. Based on the CMF-A platform, the small car will get a newly developed 800cc petrol engine. This engine is expected to produce about 50PS of power, and is likely to be highly fuel efficient as well. A five-speed manual transmission will come as standard, while the top-end model will get an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) option. The Kwid hatchback will be equipped with a host of segment first features including 7-inch color touchscreen MediaNav system with Bluetooth, AUX-in and USB.

Read more: 2026 Renault Kwid walkaround: Worth buying as a budget AMT?

Expected Price- Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh

Expected Launch Date- Festive season, 2015

Renault's upcoming cars in India- expected launch, price & specs

New generation Renault Duster- Renault is working on the next generation Duster SUV, which is likely to share styling cues with the Oroch concept showcased at the Sao Paulo Motor Show. The next model is expected to be lengthier than the current model to accommodate an additional bench type seat at the rear. If reports are to be believed, the next Duster will measure about 4.5 metres in length as the current model is 4.31 metre long. The vehicle is likely to get improved version of the 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine and a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol motor.

Expected Price- Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 13 lakh

Expected Launch Date- 2016-17

Renault's upcoming cars in India- expected launch, price & specs

Renault Captur compact SUV- Seeing the growing demand for sub-4 metre compact SUVs, the French automaker is also planning to launch mini-crossover. The mini SUV will be positioned below the Duster SUV. It is expected that the company's globally popular crossover- the Captur will make its way to our market. The crossover will see some upgrade to fit into the sub-4 metre category. The international model measures about 4.1 metre in length, and the company could chop the boot to make keep its length under 4 metre. It is expected to be offered in two engine options- a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel.

Expected Price- Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh

Expected Launch Date- 2016-17