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The
2014 New Dehli Auto Expo is turning into a big show for tiny crossovers.
Chevrolet showed off its
Adra Concept, and here is Renault's quirky little Kwid Concept. In a great example of how important the
Indian market is becoming, this is the first concept the French company has ever debuted outside of Europe.
Despite its awkward name, the Kwid is aimed at young, Indian buyers who want to a cheap, fun car tailored for India's roads. It has a chunky, compact design with short overhangs to make it look ready to go off-road. However, you would not want to go too far off road - for this concept,
Renault installed a front-wheel drive, 1.2-liter turbocharged engine with a dual-clutch transmission and a plug-in charging port behind the Renault logo in the front.
The interior is inspired by a bird's nest with overlapping straps to form the bench seat in the front. The driver sits in the center with a passenger on either side, and two can sit in the rear. The gauges are replaced by a TFT touchscreen.
The concept does have one major gimmick -
a drone hidden in the roof that can be piloted from inside the car. It is controlled on the tablet to the left of the steering wheel, and while the feature would likely never make it into the production car, it is a neat way of keeping an eye on traffic jams.
Renault is not even hinting about whether the Kwid will go into production, but it shows that emerging markets are becoming a major focus.
Scroll down to check out three videos of the Kwid and the full press release.
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