Renault Kiger (2025) Price & Specs
The facelifted Renault Kiger has arrived in SA, though only in naturally aspirated form. Still, the starting price has dropped R30 000, making it SA’s most affordable crossover…
- Refreshed Kiger officially hits the market in South Africa
- Only naturally aspirated variants are available at launch
- Now SA’s cheapest crossover thanks to R30k price cut
Unveiled in India as recently as August 2025, the facelifted Renault Kiger – which sports largely cosmetic updates – has already arrived in South Africa. The big news is the fact the French firm’s local distributor has dropped the starting price by a considerable R30 000, giving the Kiger the title of Mzansi’s most affordable crossover.
While the pre-facelift range had comprised 7 derivatives (including an Express-badged panel van), the refreshed line-up interestingly features only naturally aspirated variants at launch, seeing the line-up cut to 3 derivatives. We’re guessing the turbocharged variants will follow at a later stage, though this remains unconfirmed for now.
For the record, the Kiger portfolio – like the repositioned Kwid and the facelifted Triber – adopts the Boulogne-Billancourt-based brand’s latest trim-level naming convention, with Evolution and Techno replacing Life and Zen (with Iconic likely to supplant Intens once the turbo derivatives arrive), respectively.
So, let’s take a closer look at pricing. Whereas the outgoing line-up had bookends of R249 999 and R359 999, the updated range starts at R219 999 and runs through to R254 999 – though, again, keep in mind that doesn’t include turbocharged derivatives.
Therefore, the entry point for this refreshed crossover has dropped by R30 000, with the Kiger 1.0 Evolution 5MT priced at R219 999. It thus becomes SA’s most affordable crossover, undercutting the Suzuki Ignis 1.2 GL (which is currently priced at R237 900).
As before, this base derivative is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre petrol engine that drives the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. In the updated Kiger, this 3-cylinder motor generates unchanged peak outputs of 52 kW and 96 Nm.
The Kiger 1.0 Techno 5MT employs the same powertrain but is priced at R244 999 (down some R20 000 compared to the 1.0 Zen 5MT it replaces). Finally, the Kiger 1.0 Techno 5AMT switches to a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) and comes in at R254 999, likewise representing a R20 000 drop.
To reiterate, we suspect local buyers will eventually again have the option of a turbocharged 1.0-litre 3-pot, which delivers an unchanged 74 kW and 160 Nm via either a 5-speed manual ‘box or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Exactly when this powertrain will become available locally remains to be seen.
According to Renault SA’s brochure for the updated Kiger, the Evolution grade gains items like tyre-pressure monitoring and a reverse-view camera, while the Techno specification adds features like LED headlamps, automatic (rather than manual) air conditioning and a smart access card. In addition, all derivatives have been upgraded to a full complement of 6 airbags (pre-facelift variants had either 2 or 4, depending on the trim level).
As a reminder, the outgoing Kiger range touched down in SA back in September 2021. In 2024, this model was Renault SA’s best-selling nameplate, with 5 164 units registered locally. Year to date at the end of October 2025, some 3 945 units have been sold, making it the brand’s 2nd most popular product behind the Kwid (which is now SA’s cheapest new passenger car).
What does the facelifted Renault Kiger cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Renault Kiger 1.0 Evolution 5MT | R219 999 |
| Renault Kiger 1.0 Techno 5MT | R244 999 |
| Renault Kiger 1.0 Techno 5AMT | R254 999 |
The prices above include a 5-year/150 000 km warranty and a 2-year/30 000 km service plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the starting price of the facelifted Renault Kiger in South Africa and why is it significant?
A: The starting price for the facelifted Kiger in South Africa is R219 999 for the 1.0 Evolution 5MT derivative. This price is significant because it represents a R30 000 drop from the outgoing range’s entry point, making the Kiger the most affordable crossover in South Africa.
Q: Are the turbocharged Kiger variants available at the South African launch?
A: No, the turbocharged variants are not available at launch. The refreshed Kiger line-up in South Africa currently features only the naturally aspirated 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol variants (Evolution and Techno trims). The turbocharged derivatives might follow at a later stage, but this remains unconfirmed.
Q: What are the new trim level names for the facelifted Renault Kiger in South Africa?
A: The facelifted Renault Kiger adopts the brand’s latest trim-level naming convention. Evolution and Techno replace the previous Life and Zen trims, respectively. The Iconic trim is likely to supplant Intens once the turbo derivatives arrive.
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