Two years after launching the KWID into the Kenyan market, Renault have now unveiled the KWID Climber. The Climber is an upgraded version of the city car and comes with a 68 horsepower 1000cc engine with an estimated 24Km/l fuel efficiency. Being that it is a new car, it comes with a 3 year/ 100,000 Km warranty. The new model comes at a time when Simba Corp with its Renault partners is considering local assembly for some of the Renault Models.
The KWID Climber has received a couple of upgrades, that is the bumper over-riders, front and rear terrain protectors with orange accents. Two tone arching roof bars, muscular style wheels and a solid side profile with door protection cladding, two tone orange ORVMs painted in glossy orange. The electric blue body colour is also a new offering.
The interior of the car has also gotten some upgrades like the new orange energy upholstery with “Climber” Insignia. It also has new vibrant orange accents on the AC vents and on the centre fascia, a two-tone orange gear knob and decorative orange door trim accents on the front and rear doors.
Since Introducing the KWID model in Kenya, Renault has sold more than 100 units of Kwid. The entry of the Renault KWID Climber into the market is expected to consolidate Renault’s position as the best value for money offer at the top of the A-Entry segment, due to offering customers a brand new car at an affordable price.
The KWID Climber will retail at a price of Ksh. 1.5 Million inclusive of VAT.