- Engine
- 999 cc
- Power
- 68 hp
- Torque
- 91 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
RenaultCarHatchbackKwid2016–2024
The most supportable small Renault in Sri Lanka — honest budget city transport, best in 1.0-litre form with a clean history.
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🌎 Latin America
- 🌍 Africa
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Power
- 68 hp
- Torque
- 91 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Renault Kwid is an Indian-built budget hatchback that has run as a single facelifted generation since launch, styled like a miniature SUV and powered by small petrol engines of 0.8 and 1.0 litres. It became one of the more visible Renaults in Sri Lanka, sold through the local operation in the pre-ban years as an affordable, city-friendly first car.
That local sales history is the Kwid's practical advantage over other Renaults here: a real population of cars, familiar servicing and established parts channels via the Indian supply base. The car itself is honest about its price point — light construction, basic refinement, and early versions drew criticism on crash safety — but running costs are minimal and the raised stance handles rough town roads well. As used budget transport with genuine support, it is one of the more sensible small Renaults to own locally.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Genuinely established local population and parts channels
- Very low fuel and servicing costs
- SUV-style stance copes well with rough town roads
- Light controls make city driving easy
What to watch
- Light build and basic refinement
- Early versions rated poorly on crash safety
- 0.8-litre versions feel strained with a full load
Owner reviews
Written by people who have lived with this model.
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
0.8 or 1.0-litre Kwid?
The 1.0 is the meaningfully better drive, coping far more comfortably with passengers and hills for a small running-cost difference. The 0.8 suits solo city use on the tightest budget.
Are parts and service easy to find?
Yes by Renault standards locally — the Kwid sold in real numbers and draws on Indian parts supply, so consumables and common repairs are straightforward. This is its biggest advantage over rarer European Renaults.
How safe is the Kwid?
Early versions received poor independent crash-test ratings, and later updates added airbags and improvements. Prefer the latest, best-equipped example your budget allows and drive accordingly.
Is it reliable?
The simple engines are generally dependable with routine oil and coolant care, and consensus issues are minor trim and electrical niggles rather than mechanical failures. Service history remains the best predictor.
