The facelifted Renault Kiger has been unveiled in India, with the refreshed version of this small crossover scheduled to launch in South Africa in the final quarter of 2025…
- Refreshed Renault Kiger unwrapped in India
- Revised styling but engine line-up carries over
- Due to hit South Africa before end of 2025
Meet the facelifted Renault Kiger. Freshly revealed in India (where it’s built), this updated version of the small crossover is scheduled to touch down in South Africa in the final quarter of 2025, the French firm’s local arm has confirmed to Cars.co.za.
As was the case with the refreshed Triber revealed in July, the mid-cycle updates to the Kiger appear largely cosmetic. The little crossover’s front end, for instance, gains a thoroughly overhauled design.
The latest Renault logo is positioned in the middle of the (narrower) upper grille, while the lower bumper now includes chunky silver-painted cladding. The triple-element headlamps and daytime running lights appear similar to those of the pre-facelift model, though new LED foglamps have been added.
Round back, you’ll find a redesigned rear bumper (with yet more silver-painted cladding) as well as the new logo, while the taillamp design seems to have been retained. Renault has also rolled out a fresh alloy-wheel design and new paint colours (such as the “Oasis Yellow” hue pictured here).
Inside, the cabin’s general layout seems largely similar to before, though the Indian-spec model shown at the reveal switches to a black-and-light-grey colour scheme. New equipment offered in the world’s most populous nation includes ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera system, while all derivatives in that market now feature electronic stability control and 6 airbags as standard.
From what we can tell, the pre-facelift powertrains carry over unchanged. That means engine options again include naturally aspirated and turbocharged 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol mills, offering 52 kW/96 Nm and 74 kW/160 Nm, respectively. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard, while the free-breathing motor can be specified with an automated manual transmission (AMT) and the forced-induction unit with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Having touched down in South Africa in September 2021, the outgoing Renault Kiger range comprises 7 derivatives (including the Express-badged panel-van variant), with current pricing running from R249 999 to R359 999. In 2024, the Kiger was Renault SA’s best-selling model, with 5 164 units registered locally. Year to date at the end of July 2025, a further 2 943 units have been sold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the facelifted Renault Kiger be available in South Africa?
A: The refreshed Renault Kiger is scheduled to launch in South Africa in the final quarter of 2025.
Q: What are the new features of the refreshed Renault Kiger?
A: The updated Renault Kiger features revised styling, including a new front end with a different grille and bumper, along with a redesigned rear bumper. New LED foglamps have been added, and the vehicle will be available in new colours and with a new alloy-wheel design. Inside, new equipment for the Indian-spec model includes ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera system.
Q: What engines will the facelifted Renault Kiger have?
A: The refreshed Renault Kiger will carry over the pre-facelift powertrains. Engine options include a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine (52 kW/96 Nm) and a turbocharged 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine (74 kW/160 Nm).
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