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Renault had showcased the Kwid 1.0 Easy-R at the 2016 Auto Expo and since then buyers have been waiting for the two-pedal variant of the hatchback. Now, building further on the success of the Kwid, the French manufacturer has launched the AMT variant at an introductory price of Rs 4.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Notably, the option of the is available only in the top-end RXT (O) trim and costs a mere Rs 30,000 more than the manual version.
Under the hood, the 5-speed AMT is paired to the 1.0-litre mill that churns out 68PS of max power at 5500rpm and 91Nm of peak torque at 4250rpm. Driving modes can be changed with a twist of the dial located below the centre console. It gets modes Reverse, Neutral and Drive.
The Kwid was an instant hit thanks to its SUV-like design and of course the space, comfort and that feature list. So how does the AMT add to the Kwid’s credentials? We drove it for a while to find out.
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