New Models / 17 November 2025 / Michael Taylor

Renault launches the new Kiger – the cheapest crossover in South Africa

Renault has officially launched the facelifted Kiger in South Africa.

The French carmaker has slashed the Kiger’s starting price by R30,000, giving it a new sticker of R219,999.

This makes it the cheapest crossover in the country, undercutting the Suzuki Ignis by R17,901.

It also means that Renault now offers the cheapest crossover, hatchback, and MPV in South Africa, as the company recently launched the updated Kwid and Triber for R178,799 and R218,999, respectively.

Engine

The Kiger lineup has been reduced to three naturally aspirated units, and Renault has yet to confirm if and when the turbocharged models will be reintroduced.

For now, the trio is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine, which sends 52kW and 96Nm to the front wheels.

The base Evolution is exclusively sold with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the Techno is available with either the manual or a five-speed automated manual transmission.

In either case, the crossover manages an average fuel consumption of 5.3l/100km.

Features

The update has given the Kiger a visual overhaul with a new front grille and bonnet, redesigned front and rear bumpers, LED headlights, C-shaped LED taillights, and fog lamps.

It also has a new skid plates and a set of 16-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the crossover has a new two-tone dashboard and ventilated leatherette seats, and the cabin has received better noise insulation.

Additional features now include a multi-view camera system, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a six-speaker 3D Arkamys surround sound system, and an 8-inch floating infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

It also has a cooled lower glove box, automatic air conditioning with rear vents, a multifunction steering wheel, USB ports, a TFT instrument cluster, keyless entry and start, and a 405-litre boot.

Standard safety and assistance fittings now include electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, Isofix child seat mounts, ABS, tyre pressure monitoring, electronic brake force distribution, and six airbags.