Renault has refreshed the Kwid urban hatchback for South America, giving it a new face and larger screens.
However, the Brazilian model starts at $16,000, more than triple its Indian counterpart's price.
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The facelift is the second major update for the Kwid since its 2016 debut.
It brings the design closer to Renault's current language with a redesigned front bumper, slimmer grille, and new skid plate.
Interior Upgrades and Trim Levels
Inside, the South American Kwid gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a 7-inch digital cluster, along with new climate vents and a fresh steering wheel emblem.
The entry-level Evolution trim, however, lacks the screen and color accents.
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The range includes the mid-level Techno and the top-spec Outsider, which adds roof rails, body cladding, and 14-inch two-tone alloys.
Mechanicals and Pricing Gap
Under the skin, the Kwid retains the aging CMF-A platform and a 1.0-liter three-cylinder flex-fuel engine producing 68 hp on gasoline and 71 hp on ethanol.
A five-speed manual is the only transmission.
In Brazil, prices range from R$ 82,790 ($16,000) for the Evolution to R$ 91,890 ($17,800) for the Outsider.
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In India, the updated Kwid costs between Rs 4.53 lakh ($4,700) and Rs 5.61 lakh ($5,900), thanks to local manufacturing.
