Price cut! The Renault Kwid is now South Africa’s cheapest new passenger car – by the smallest of margins. Here’s a look at the pricing for this repositioned 5-strong range…
- Renault SA cuts Kwid’s starting price by R18 000
- Kwid thus becomes SA’s cheapest new car by R1
- Base and mid-tier grades renamed for SA market
The Renault Kwid is now officially South Africa’s cheapest new passenger car. Yes, the French firm’s local distributor has repositioned its 5-strong budget hatchback range, cutting its starting price by a considerable R18 000.
As such, the Indian-built Kwid line-up now kicks off at R178 799, making it the most affordable passenger vehicle in Mzansi (undercutting the previous holder of this title, the Toyota Vitz 1.0, by a mere R1).
In addition, Renault SA has introduced a new trim-naming convention for its almost-decade-old budget hatch, with the base “Life” grade rechristened “Evolution” and the mid-tier “Zen” specification renamed “Techno”. The range-topping “Climber” moniker, however, stays in place.
The local portfolio starts with the Kwid 1.0 Evolution 5MT for R178 799 (down R18 000), while the Kwid 1.0 Techno 5MT is now priced at R199 999 (down R7 000). The Kwid 1.0 Techno 5AMT costs R209 999, which likewise translates to a R7 000 price cut.
Finally, the Kwid 1.0 Climber 5MT now comes in at R212 999, while the Kwid 1.0 Climber 5AMT is available at R222 999. In each case, that represents a R5 000 saving over the previous pricing.
Interestingly, the Boulogne-Billancourt-based automaker’s local division has also announced that “new feature updates” will be introduced to the entry-level Evolution and flagship Climber derivatives “from the end of November 2025”. These include an 8.0-inch touchscreen for the Evolution grade, as well as an upgrade to 6 airbags (from the current dual-front items) for the Climber derivatives.
As a reminder, all 5 variants in the Kwid range employ a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which delivers 50 kW and 91 Nm to the front axle. Cog-swapping duties are taken care of by either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).
Year to date at the end of September 2025, the Kwid stands as Renault SA’s best-selling nameplate, with 4 785 units registered (translating to an average of 532 units a month). In total, Renault says it has sold more than 70 000 units in Mzansi since the Kwid’s local launch way back in November 2016.
What does the Renault Kwid cost in South Africa?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Renault Kwid 1.0 Evolution 5MT | R178 799 |
| Renault Kwid 1.0 Techno 5MT | R199 999 |
| Renault Kwid 1.0 Techno 5AMT | R209 999 |
| Renault Kwid 1.0 Climber 5MT | R212 999 |
| Renault Kwid 1.0 Climber 5AMT | R222 999 |
The prices above include Renault’s 5-year/150 000 km warranty and a 2-year/30 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the starting price of the Renault Kwid in South Africa after the price cut?
A: Following a considerable price cut of R18 000, the starting price for the Kwid line-up is now R178 799 for the Renault Kwid 1.0 Evolution 5MT, making it the cheapest new passenger car in South Africa.
Q: How many variants are in the Renault Kwid range and what are the new trim names?
A: The repositioned Kwid range in South Africa is 5-strong. The base “Life” grade has been renamed “Evolution”, and the mid-tier “Zen” specification is now called “Techno”. The range-topping “Climber” moniker remains unchanged.
Q: What are the key feature updates coming to the Renault Kwid range from the end of November 2025?
A: From the end of November 2025, the entry-level Evolution derivative will receive an 8.0-inch touchscreen. Additionally, the flagship Climber derivatives will be upgraded to include 6 airbags, up from the current dual-front items.
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