The Kwid facelift continues with its familiar 1,0-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing around 67-69 PS of power and roughly 91-92.5 Nm of torque.

It is offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed Easy-R AMT, the latter operated through Renault's distinctive rotary dial selector rather than a conventional lever.

Renault has not published a fresh ARAI-certified figure specifically for this facelift at launch.

Going by the outgoing Kwid's certified numbers, which use the same engine and transmission combinations, the manual variant returns roughly 21.5-22 kmpl, while the AMT is marginally more efficient at around 22-22.5 kmpl.

The Kwid facelift’s cabin features the redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with piano black inserts and the updated Renault emblem, shared with the Triber and Kiger.

Ahead of it sits a semi-digital instrument cluster, while the centre console houses an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with USB and Bluetooth connectivity.

Climate control remains manual across the range, operated through simple rotary dials.

Upholstery wise, the Climber variant adds dual-tone one and cabin trim for a slightly more upmarket feel over the Evolution.

At the rear, passengers get a reasonably upright seating position for the segment, and the boot provides a best-in-class capacity of 279 litres, ensuring high practicality for its segment without unnecessary compromise.

Up front, the Kwid facelift features Renault's new 2D logo on a familiar split headlamp arrangement, retaining LED daytime running lights and a chunky, chrome-highlighted grille. The bumper carries the same muscular styling as before, with skid plate detailing that reinforces the SUV-inspired look.

Along the sides, black plastic wheel arch cladding, body-coloured ORVMs, and dual-tone wheel covers stand out as the most visible changes over the outgoing car. Roof rails now feature white inserts, adding a fresh visual touch to the silhouette.

Ground clearance stays at a class-leading 184mm, one of the Kwid's enduring strengths on uneven urban roads.

At the rear, the tailgate carries the updated logo as well, flanked by LED tail lamps and a roof-mounted spoiler. Specifically, the Climber gets its own bumper treatment and dual-tone paint as standard, distinguishing it visually from the Evolution.

Standard safety equipment on the new Kwid includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and seatbelt reminders across the range, with the Climber trim stepping up to six airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Other features include rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera with guidelines, and three-point seatbelts for all occupants.

However, there is no ADAS suite on offer, keeping the safety approach centred on core passive and basic active systems rather than driver-assistance tech.

On the ratings front, this facelifted, India-spec Kwid has not yet been independently crash tested by Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP at the time of writing.

Notably, earlier Kwid generations, including international-spec versions, have historically scored between 1 and 2 stars in Global NCAP testing, though those results do not necessarily carry over to this specific update.

The Kwid's closest rivals in its segment are the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and S-Presso, as.

The Alto K10 counters with a torquier engine option and Maruti's dominant service network, though the Kwid answers back with a larger touchscreen, a rear camera as standard on higher trims, and noticeably more boot space.

The S-Presso brings a more compact footprint that's easier to park in tight city lanes, but falls behind the Kwid on cabin tech and ground clearance, where the Renault's SUV-styled stance has long held an edge.

A third name worth cross-shopping is the new Tata Tiago, which sits slightly above the Kwid on price but offers a roomier cabin and superior crash-test credentials, an area where the Kwid has traditionally lagged its rivals.