Promotional campaign for Renault XBA (Renault Kayou) kicks off - Video
Announced to get "state-of-the-art technologies".
Ahead of its world premiere on May 20, 2015, Renault India has stared the promotional campaign for its all-new entry-level small car codenamed the Renault XBA, and reported to be called the Renault Kayou.
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"A bold, striking design complemented by a host of state-of-the-art technologies", is how Renault describes the small car on its website.
Based on the modular CMF-A platform, the Renault Kayou will be powered by a 0.8-liter three-cylinder petrol engine matched to a 5-speed manual and automated manual transmission. A diesel variant will not be offered on the small car.
The Kayou will be priced under INR 4 lakhs, Renault India's CEO, Mr. Sumit Sawhney confirmed to Indian Autos Blog. Spyshots have shown the Maruti Alto-rival to ride on 13- or 14-inch wheels wrapped on slim rubber, much like its competitors. A single wiper at the front highlights the budget positioning of the car, but in terms of design, the Kayou will be inspired by Renault's global language.
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The Kayou will be manufactured at the Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Chennai, though it remains to be seen if this plant caters to export markets in Europe as well.
Rivals: Hyundai Eon,Tata Nano variants, Maruti Alto, Datsun redi-Go
Expected Price: INR 3-4 lakhs, ex-Showroom
Launch date: May 20, 2015 (unveiling)