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Renault Kwid, until recently the cheapest car in Brazil, had its value adjusted and lost its position as the most affordable car in the country.
After lowering the price of the Kwid E-Tech model, which now starts at R$ 99,990, Renault announced a measure that goes against this reduction: the company raised the prices of all combustion versions of Kwid, Logan, and Oroch.
According to a table released by the automaker, these adjustments start at R$ 1,300 and go up to R$ 2,270 in some cases. On the other hand, the information is that the other models of the company are being sold this February at the same prices as in January.
At the beginning of this year, due to legal obligations, Renault installed new safety features in the Kwid, Stepway, Logan, and Oroch. Among these items, which increased the price of the cars by about R$ 500, are turn signal lights and a stability control system.
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Price of Renault Kwid
Among the adjustments, the largest was for the model, which rose from R$ 71,190 to R$ 72,640. In other words, the adjustment was R$ 1,450. See the table with the adjustments:
| Model | Price in January | Price in February | Difference |
| Renault Kwid Zen | R$ 71,190 | R$ 72,640 | + R$ 1,450 |
| Renault Kwid Intense | R$ 74,090 | R$ 75,530 | + R$ 1,440 |
| Renault Kwid Outsider | R$ 76,990 | R$ 78,430 | + R$ 1,440 |
| Renault Kwid Pack Biton | R$ 77,190 | R$ 78,630 | + R$ 1,440 |
Characteristics of Renault Kwid
The vehicle, which is no longer the cheapest in Brazil, is a compact that uses a 1.0 SCe three-cylinder aspirated flex engine with 71 hp and 10 kgfm of torque, with dual overhead camshaft but without phase variation.
The vehicle’s transmission, which is always manual, has five gears. According to Renault, the model’s engine is sufficient to take the 818 kg of the Kwid from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.2 seconds. The top speed of the vehicle is 160 km/h.
Other Price Adjustments by Renault
Besides the Renault Kwid, other models from the company have also been adjusted. One of them is the Logan, which had a price variation of up to R$ 1,300. Thus, the cheapest price of the vehicle is R$ 96,110. See the adjustments:
| Model | Price in January | Price in February | Difference |
| Renault Logan Life | R$ 94,810 | R$ 96,110 | + R$ 1,300 |
| Renault Logan Zen | R$ 98,300 | R$ 99,600 + | + R$ 1,300 |
The Logan model comes with a 1.0 SCe flex three-cylinder engine and features variable valve timing. According to the company, it delivers 82 hp and 10.5 kgfm of torque, with a manual five-speed transmission. The vehicle goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.3 seconds.
Finally, the other car from Renault that is now more expensive is the Oroch model, which had an adjustment of up to R$ 2,270. As a result, the vehicle has a minimum price of R$ 116,860. See the updated prices:
| Model | Price in January | Price in February | Difference |
| Renault Oroch Pro | R$ 114,990 | R$ 116,860 | + R$ 1,870 |
| Renault Oroch Intense | R$ 122,990 | R$ 124,960 | + R$ 1,970 |
| Renault Oroch Outsider | R$ 149,490 | R$ 151,760 | + R$ 2,270 |
With a 1.6 SCe engine that develops 120 hp and 16.2 kgfm of torque, the Pro has a six-speed manual transmission, similar to the Intense version. On the other hand, the Outsider model features the 1.3 TCe turbo flex engine with direct injection from the Duster. This vehicle can deliver up to 170 hp and 27.5 kgfm of torque. This version has a CVT transmission that simulates eight gears.
Cheapest Car in Brazil
Finally, as mentioned, the adjustments of the Renault Kwid caused the vehicle to lose its position as the cheapest car in the country. Thus, the question that remains is: which model took this first place in the ranking? Now, the answer: the Fiat Mobi.
Now, the Italian automaker’s model holds the title of the vehicle with the lowest entry price in the country. This is because, according to information available on the company’s website, the Fiat Mobi is being sold at prices starting from R$ 71,990.
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