U forgot 2 mention that its petrol efficient, has sufficient space and drives well on the high way... In my opinion seems like u hate Renault period, magnite also has cheap interior but u mentioned that its not an issue... I own a kiger and am happy

There's a button next to the hazards that unlocks the doors.

Having driven both this and Kwid(in fact I own one) they don't drive the same and is not a bigger Kwid. Very disappointed review in my opinion.

I think there's a bit of brand bias and little bit of nit picking wrt this review. Wireless charger - I bet you that most people who are buying these cars don't have phones that are Suitable for wireless charging + the cable charges are waaaaay faster than any wireless bit, so it shouldn't be a factor Cuppie holders - personally couldn't be bothered by that, use reusable bottles and slip them on the side of your door Unlock / lock - I'll give you that, that feels outdated But I think her hatred for the Kwid and love for Kia is clouding her You could also nit pick the Sonet & magnate .eg. they have awful speed/odometer display and and I don't love this car nor a fan of Renault, but the review felt too negative without substantial reasons to be, based on reasons given Still one of my favorite car reviewers though,

Juliette, at 3:15 you mentioned the interior and that the plastics are not great. Well, that is the truth. HOWEVER, it is interesting that in your review of the Nissan Magnite at 1:57 - 2:31 in that video review (which is in the same price range, same vehicle type etc) you mention that the interior plastics in the Magnite are also not great but then you go on to mention that it is not really a big deal at all because I mean, who touches the dashboard anyway? (which I agree with btw) but I noted that difference. You put (essentially) the same thing in a more positive light for the Magnite than you did with the Renault. But yes, the plastics are not of great quality. I am of the opinion that (depending on the price point of course) some of these "shortcuts" where they do not impact too much on the experience, can be considered reasonable. And on the Sonet, while I have not driven it, looks really great. I think also to bear in mind when comparing these vehicles are the different models. The Kiger Zen turbo manual is 40K cheaper and has the same engine and is nearly entirely the same as the top spec, bar the alloys and the sport mode, fog lights and a few minor cosmetic differences. Then when comparing it to the Sonet in that regard, it kind of warps things because of the price differential. Thanks for the great reviews and keep up the great work!

The footwell area is shocking! Exposed wires are the epitome of cheap and nasty... Any car priced over R200 000 should not be that rudimentary!

A small point: You kept saying competitors like Kia sonet, Urban Cruiser and so on, but you didn't realize that those are not Kiger's competitors. Kiger is priced way below those. Kiger's competition would be with Tata Punch, Nissan Magnite and so on in that range.

I bought me this and I don't have any complaint. I'm really enjoying it so far.

I love my Kiger.

Any engine noise under the cabin hoom hoom while driving ???? Reply me please sister

i must add , those shape of door unlocking knobs , with the holes in them , just makes it easier to get a wire coat hanger or similar hook thru it to unlock , faster for thieves to steal your stuff. you had me at cupholders. my daily driving daihatsu has cupholders in each door , two in front of gear lever , two behind the handbrake. it also has a light in the boot and no exposed wiring.

I love your honest review… you don’t hold back punches…

My gf bought a Nissan Micra at R300000 price point and I really wanted her to get a second Duster, unfortunately this wasn't out as yet because this looks way better than the vehicle she got. So maybe this segment is way bigger than comparing it to budget suv's. I saw onsle of these in the traffic yesterday and it looks fantastic. Don't underestimate the fact that you getting a turbo charged motor, the other manufacturers won't be giving you the same performance. Cup holders to me isn't a thing, never had anything that can spill in my vehicle

I have unfortunately bought this car and I have a lot of regret. The built quality is terrible. I've had to take it back to the dealership 3 times within a month of buying it. The wireless android auto doesn't work half the time. The absence of cup holders is a disaster (I've spilled my coffee a couple of times already). The driver's side window doesn't go down completely (I was told that's how the car is made and I must accept it). I've had gear issues. Poor paint job on the bonnet. No light in the boot. I can't fit a tow bar on it for my bike rack. The not unlocking thing is very annoying. The only good thing is the fuel efficiency

I hear you on the door locks - they're like from 1997 (like push a wire through the door rubber 1997)

You were not that harsh on nissan magnite 🤣

Love your honesty!!!! 😊keep up the great work.

Thanks for the honest review! I would have preferred to see the new Sandero being brought to SA - that had very positive reviews worldwide. However, Renault in their questionable wisdom decided to bring this instead... Anyway.

what's with the door knob with a nice hole in it??? criminals delight.....piece of wire through the door jam and the vehicle is open! Most vehicles today have door knobs at the door handle making it almost impossible to open! Good vid Juliet , always honest. :)

The Kiger has just scored a higher NCap safety rating of 4, compared to all its rivals including Kia Sonet which is 3

@Juliet When are you doing Chery Tiggo 4 review

You totally hate Renault , this review is way too biased

Great review. You managed to talk me out of adding this to my list for my change in 2022. Any chance of you reviewing the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro? It's been popping up all over social media and the specs vs price seem appealing but the brand makes me nervous.

Nice review. When you going to test the Haval H6

Is this or the Kia Sonet better? The outside shape of the Kiger is fabulous

Why do the carpets inside it look like it was cut and fitted by Barney the Dinosaur 🦖 messy!

"It costs probably R4 to put in a piece of plastic" 😂

Here in india people are going gaga over it and the main issue is its underpowered 999cc for a SUVmy hyundai i10 hatchback is 1200cc.

Your personality just makes you such a relatable and smile fulled person. You always bring a smile to my face during my anxious nights and might be one of the best motoring journalists I’ve come across. Thank you Juliet, I’m looking forward to you reviews to come!😀

I bought a Triber last year and all I can say is.... I have cup holders but it's SQUARE shaped. Like wtf none of my cans fit in there I have to squash the can to squeeze it in.

That reaction @ 2:42 "...when last...!!!" priceless 🤣🤣🤣 I hope Renault get to see that, & they'll be like 'oops'. That lock function is outright a design flaw, child-lock with a twist 😂 locking the driver this time...

I've been waiting

Appreciate the honestly pop

😂😂😂 Juliet spitting bars "aah the kiger like tiger"

Lol 😆 you just don't like Renault most of you are bought by certain brands.

That door lock button is designed to be opened with a coat hanger.

You can unlock the car with the button in the center console !? With a review it would be nice to explain more when you are so negative towards something. Amt is a different driving style, doesn’t mean it’s no good. Also depends on your climate.

I could feel the Kwidness of this car from the back seat. Someone said they want to buy this as an upgrade from a Clio 4 and I cringed (I also drive a Clio 4 and happy) it would be a huge downgrade.

So today i passed by the iconic parking and took pictures

How does it sound when putting pressure on the accelerator

that door lock thing is absolutely not good for our notorious country.

It is not widely promoted in India

lol no ways, this car is way better than the urban cruiser. from the on set

Man… quite harsh dude!!

I think we can all appreciate how honest you are

1:18 We get wireless charging in India in kiger

This vs Magnite?

Oi we were about to look at one tomorrow for my daughter now its not happening after this review.

i dunno if its available in sa but try the mahindra scorpioN. i am planning to buy it.

after driving a few cars in the segment, this review is highly biased if you look at things you dont mind on cars in the same segment...

R290 000 is really not a budget price bracket for me. Especially not if its being powered by a one litre engine

My dear there’s a unlock button there 😂

Thought this thing was India only. You sure do get some whacky cars in SA.

yea yea we got it you know how to sing now you do your duty and do test....ah you forgot

The pigeons having fun 😂😂

This is an opinion, not a review. My daughter has been driving her Clio .9T for the last 7 years without any hassle or breakdown. I believe this is a fake blonde opinion that is more interested in vibration than in a technical review of capabilities. Most of this video centres around face exposure than the actual car. I drove the car for my wife, because that is affordable while having children at university. Fake blondes should not test drive highly technical equipment. Did you tell your mother that the car you approved for her has a fatal engine flaw? There is an Indian lady doing a review on this car, watch it, that's the benchmark for ladies doing car reviews. I believe women are more than capable. Do not impress us with kitch. We are interested in the car, not some Juliet.

Not even knowing the basic functionality of the car you came here to review. Keep a car technician and ask for any your doubts then do review.

Thanks for your honesty

My dad once drove around with my brother in law in a rented KWID and commented that the ride was as crap as a 1972 Datsun 1500. And he has MANY cars under his belt. MANY MANY!!I hope this is not as crap as that.

My brother bought it 😞. Btw why isn’t Tata launching cars in SA . Would love to hear ur review on Tata harrier . Haha

Not my first time hearing a negative review... It looks nice on the outside and is very spacious and has a big boot but seems cheaply made inside... So I will no longer be considering it.. Looking into buying Kia sonet or Hyundai venue or Chery tiggo 4 pro or Haval jolion..

Jeez you make this car sound so kuk. 😔 We need to change from a Toyota Corolla quest to a more fuel efficient, decent car. Any ideas?

You're not a fan of Renault thats for sure,you can find a hundred reasons not buy any of these x over models,the kiger is money well spent, you even trying to compare this car to a Kwid which is extremely odd cos the cars are nothing a like,you didn't talk about the engin the fuel efficiency nor do you mentioned the kWh or the torque This is an very biased review.

Road roller will fit for u.

Not realising the purpose of the product, not realising the price and expecting it to be a BMW. your review is gone in the wrong direction women 🙏.

But this car has wireless charging and cup holders

hope you were not on weeds to compare a Kia Sonet which is a lot more expensive car with the Kiger. you get what you pay for. seems Kia gave a pretty fat cheque. toyota urban cruiser is a rebadged sukuzi brezza, somebody told you that & a segment higher than this compact SUV. got get a life

She really hates Renault yhea?

Those wheels look comically small on that car when i saw the sideview

Honest review and I loved it. Looks good outside but I knew from the launch that something is not right about this car. Anyway Renault cars are not for me

The cheerful Juliet is more fun, the car is cheap so It would fail Juliet's expectations, Juliet is higher maintenance than a cheap car 🚗, a dacia sondero would be Juliet's idea of hell! much love Juliet!👍❤️🇬🇧

Yho! Juliet you really hate this car and it's sibling Kwid.. but I agree quality is questionable,I only like the instrument cluster of Kiger, I wish Nissan Magnate had the same...

Yes, it may be a budget car, but that carpet issue at 3:23 is still unforgivable! I mean how much are they REALLY saving by not finishing that bit?! Anyways, I don't think you were too critical at all! If anything it shows us that you are honest, are not afraid to call out the manufacturers (brave in this industry but HIGHLY respectable), and that you won't take bribes! Although Terence with Kia... hmmmm... that explains that I guess ;)! Joking obviously joking! Great video! :D

Wow thanks for this review I won't be buying this anymore. Haval Jolion here I come 😊😄

FRONX ALL THE WAY GUYS❤❤❤❤

😂 Thanks for the honest review Juliet I was about to request quotation for the car🤦🏽

Juliette, the lack of cupholders is actually a very special achievement by Renault. In the greater scheme of things, it should not be an absolute deal breaker but it is weird. Did you notice how awkward the seatbelt clips in the front are, they're positioned tightly between the seat and the centre console. I thought you might have mentioned it. Also the lack of any sort of lighting in the boot compartment. Yes, it the interior build quality could be better but it is not terrible, considering the price point and the necessity to save on costs somewhere and having a plasticky interior is not a deal breaker for me, so long as it is not a datsun go or Toyota etios type plasticky interior. The crucial part in this regard and I think, is that the fine points, the finishes which one utilises (and touches most often), perhaps the touch points if I can say, are in decent nick. Like the control dials and buttons are of an acceptable quality. Cabin confort is generally fine and legroom is good. Storage compartments all-round but particularly in the front (apart from the lack of front cupholder abomination/horror) are actually quite abundant. The centre storage console is deep and the storage compartment at the passenger side is deep too. The drive is okay, middding. It handles capably enough for what it is but of course, for what it is, people can't expect to fly around corners with it either. The different driving modes are interesting but the eco mode tortures the cars output to the point of strangulation. I think it is worth mentioning the fuel economy, which is impressive and is surely, these days, crucially important. The turbo model is a no brainer, when considering that this vehicle is only available with a 1 litre engine. You will comfortably get below 7 litres per 100km for combined cycle, possibly closer to 6l per 100km and it can be better or worse. The exterior styling is ace, that's however subjective.

I'd rather get that new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro instead of this. 🤦🏾‍♂️

Kigarrrr like Tigaaar 😂😆😆

5:07 LOL Is anyone a Kwid Fan? If I had to choose between a Kwid or a DDT (Datsun's Death Trap) I'd take a Bajaj Qute. Here's Auto Trader's review of the Qute for reference ---> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8ddqsynzdzchGw.html

Yerrrrrrr, is it not just this test unit that looks dodgy?

Yours is indeed not an honest review. You seem to have chosen to review Kiger with an already negative mindset, may be due to its name that resembles "Tiger". It would however, have made more sense, had you been unbiased and then pointed out the flaws. And it is definitely not a fat version of Kwid. That said, there was something really interesting in the way you said things.

Best review ever😂

"I'm so lazy I'm such a Diva" 🤣🤣 Maan I actually thought kiger was a nice car, I'm confused now....

Omg please don't quit your day job

hey

Ah finally! And now I’m hella disappointed. Definitely keeping the ‘urban brezza’ on my list! And ONLY not going for the sonet because it doesn’t have split rear seats… tsk

XUV 700 pla

Basically ur review is zero.. She knows nothing about cars..all her facts are topsy tervy..

It is better to buy a second hand car than to buy such cars.

There are clearly Renaults and Renaults. Renault should do the right thing and rebrand the cheaper models (Kwid, Sandero, Triber, Kiger, Duster) as Dacias while keeping the Renault name for the more expensive models (Clio, Megane, Koleos, etc.) just like Nissan did with Datsun. (By the way, when are we getting the new Clio? The current one has been on the market longer than the Citi Golf...) And I agree with you on the door locking mechanism - I last did that in my Mazda 323...

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Thanks for a great review I agree it’s a crap car

Kadjar much better and build quality to match.😊

You are souf african ,you must like Toyota and hate Renault's

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

xD! Jajaja

sonnet is a shit car. in india that model has got such a bad rep. they discontinued it. the built quality of sonnet is questionable.

The cringe in this video

Wonder you could blame French for this.