A Decade of Affordability: Renault Launches Kwid 10th Anniversary Edition

The Renault Kwid was introduced to South Africa in November 2016 with a starting price of R119,900 making it the most affordable new car available at the time, a title it still holds.

Now, a decade later, Renault has launched the Kwid 10th Anniversary Edition to celebrate.

The Special Edition

Based on the mid-spec Techno model, the 10th Anniversary Edition features:

• A dual-tone colour scheme: Fiery Red or Shadow Grey with a contrast black roof

• Yellow accents on the grille, doors, and C-pillar

• “10th Anniversary” decals

• Gloss black wheels

• Puddle lamps and illuminated scuff plates

Inside, it gets:

• Crossway fabric upholstery

• A leather-wrapped steering wheel with yellow stitching

• Yellow interior trim accents

• Model-specific embroidered headrests

The Powertrain

The special-edition Kwid is powered by the same 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine as the standard model.

• Power: 50 kW

• Torque: 91 N.m

• Transmissions: Five-speed manual or five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

• Fuel consumption (claimed): 4.9 L/100 km

Pricing

The Renault Kwid 10-Year Anniversary Edition is priced as follows:

• Manual: R209,799

• AMT: R219,999

That’s R9,800 and R10,000 more than the standard Techno manual and AMT models respectively.

Full Kwid lineup pricing:

Warranty and Service

Included in the price:

• 5-year/150,000 km warranty

• 2-year/30,000 km service plan

The Bottom Line

Ten years ago, the Kwid changed the entry-level market in South Africa.

Today, the 10th Anniversary Edition celebrates that legacy with yellow accents, black wheels, and a few extra touches.

It’s still the most affordable new car in SAand now, it’s also a celebration.