Renault starts sales of locally produced Kwid in Colombia On May 26, Renault-Sofasa announced the start of local production and sales of the Renault Kwid in Colombia. The Colombian-made Kwid features a lightweight design, ideal for city driving, and boasts improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, 80% less CO and 68% less hydrocarbons than models from a decade ago. It includes 14” dark alloy wheels, a 290-liter trunk, 4 airbags, hill-star...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Renault starts production of Kwid at Envigado plant in Colombia On April 2, Renault-Sofasa officially launched local production of the Renault Kwid at its Envigado plant in Antioquia, marking a major milestone for Colombia’s automotive industry. Previously imported from Brazil, the Kwid now joins the lineup of locally assembled models alongside the Duster, Sandero, Logan, and Stepway. This project, part of a USD 100 million investment plan anno...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

and Ford sold 2,662 units (6.8%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 7,961 units, followed by the VW T Cross with 6,555 units, Fiat Argo with 6,305 units, Fiat Mobi with 5,549 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 5,351 units, Hyundai Creta with 4,962 units, and Renault Kwid with 4,907 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in February with 10,265 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 4,701 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

nault sold 2,129 vehicles (5.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 7,961 units, followed by the VW T Cross with 6,555 units, Fiat Argo with 6,305 units, Fiat Mobi with 5,549 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 5,351 units, Hyundai Creta with 4,962 units, and Renault Kwid with 4,907 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in February with 10,265 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 4,701 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

3%), Ford sold 3,985 units (8.4%) and Toyota sold 3,828 units (8.0%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in November with 14,711 units, followed by the Hyundai HB20 with 12,353 units, Fiat Argo with 10,298 units, Chevrolet Onix with 10,253 units, VW T Cross with 9,468 units, Renault Kwid with 6,812 units, and Hyundai HB20S with 6,652 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in November with 12,361 units, foll...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

Renault Brazil resumes Kwid exports to Argentina On December 4, it was announced that Renault Argentina will resume marketing the Kwid model manufactured in Brazil, which stopped being shipped to the country since 2022. The 2025 Kwid that has begun to be exported from the Curitiba plant at the Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex is available only in the version with a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder engine that generates 66hp and 93 Nm of torque and has a 5-sp...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/07

nault sold 2,399 vehicles (5.1%), and RAM sold 1,989 vehicles (4.2%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in November with 14,711 units, followed by the Hyundai HB20 with 12,353 units, Fiat Argo with 10,298 units, Chevrolet Onix with 10,253 units, VW T Cross with 9,468 units, Renault Kwid with 6,812 units, and Hyundai HB20S with 6,652 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in November with 12,361 units, foll...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

its (45.7% share), VW sold 4,373 units (12.4%), GM sold 4,006 units (11.4%), Toyota sold 3,437 units (9.8%), Ford sold 2,290 units (6.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 8,063 sales, followed by the Fiat Argo with 6,507 sales, Fiat Mobi with 6,288 sales, Renault Kwid with 6,046 sales, Hyundai HB20 with 5,287 sales, Hyundai Creta with 4,385 sales and Chevrolet Onix with 4,299 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/11

, Toyota sold 3,437 units (9.8%), Ram sold 2,574 vehicles (7.4%), Ford sold 2,311 vehicles (6.6%), and Renault sold 1,810 vehicles (5.2%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 8,063 sales, followed by the Fiat Argo with 6,507 sales, Fiat Mobi with 6,288 sales, Renault Kwid with 6,046 sales, Hyundai HB20 with 5,287 sales, Hyundai Creta with 4,385 sales and Chevrolet Onix with 4,299 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/05

Renault India to launch five new models in three years, introduces 2024 vehicles range On January 9, Renault India announced its plans to launch five new products in the next three years. It would include the next generation of Kiger and Triber and entirely 3 new models including a B+ SUV, a C SUV, and a localized electric vehicle.  Renault also introduced its 2024 range with updated Kwid, Triber, and Kiger. The vehicles are updated with 10 new ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/10

.9%), Ford sold 2,603 units (6.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in November with 10,197 sales, followed by the Hyundai HB20 with 10,057 sales, Chevrolet Onix with 9,802 sales, Hyundai Creta with 6,989 sales, VW T-Cross with 6,525 sales, Fiat Mobi with 6,367 sales, and Renault Kwid with 5,972 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling LCV in November with 11,518 sales, followed by the Fiat Toro with 4,418 sales, Toyota Hilu...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/08

Renault sold 1,714 vehicles (4.2%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in November with 10,197 sales, followed by the Hyundai HB20 with 10,057 sales, Chevrolet Onix with 9,802 sales, Hyundai Creta with 6,989 sales, VW T-Cross with 6,525 sales, Fiat Mobi with 6,367 sales, and Renault Kwid with 5,972 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling LCV in November with 11,518 sales, followed by the Fiat Toro with 4,418 sales, Toyota Hilu...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/06

s (11.2%), Renault sold 2,252 units (5.8%).The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in July with 16,471 sales, followed by the Hyundai HB20 with 12,126 sales, Chevrolet Onix with 10,260 sales, Fiat Mobi with 8,582 sales, VW T-Cross with 8,553 sales, Fiat Argo with 7,159 sales, and Renault Kwid with 6,602 sales.The Fiat Strada was the best-selling LCV in July with 10,387 sales, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,337 sales, Toyota Hilux wi...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/08

), and Mitsubishi sold 964 vehicles (2.5%).The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in July with 16,471 sales, followed by the Hyundai HB20 with 12,126 sales, Chevrolet Onix with 10,260 sales, Fiat Mobi with 8,582 sales, VW T-Cross with 8,553 sales, Fiat Argo with 7,159 sales, and Renault Kwid with 6,602 sales.The Fiat Strada was the best-selling LCV in July with 10,387 sales, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,337 sales, Toyota Hilux wi...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

, with a return projected to occur on June 19.In a note, Renault said that the adjustment measures may continue in July, with the possibility of a lay-off for a staff of 1,000 employees.This will be the second application of collective vacations at the São José dos Pinhais plant that produces the Kwid, Logan, Sandero, Captur, Duster, Oroch and Master models. (multiple sources on June 12, 2023)Keyword: plant operating status...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/16

Renault grants vacations, halts production of five models in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Beginning May 15, Renault has granted collective vacations for approximately 3,700 employees at its plant in São José dos Pinhais, Brazil.Vehicle production has stopped on the Kwid, Logan, Sandero, Captur and Duster lines, as well as the engine plant, and will not resume until May 22.The halt in production is for the purpose of adapting inventories to do...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/18

for testing at the São José dos Pinhais plant in Brazil, according to Plant Director Vagner Mansan.New equipment was installed on the production line to accommodate the new model at the plant.The new SUV is built on the new global CMF-B (Common Module Family) platform, unlike the platforms of the Kwid (CMF-A), and Logan, Sandero, Duster and Oroch models (B0, Dacia origin).Details have not yet been released for the new SUV, including the name, p...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/17

egy of simple cross-badging in the form of the Nissan Micra/Renault Pulse, Nissan Sunny/Renault Scala, and Renault Duster/Nissan Terrano in India. We have assumed the three new vehicles from Renault will be the third-generation Duster, the Bigster, and the electrified version of the next-generation KWID, which is now assumed to go into production by Q4 2025. In the case of Nissan, we have a placeholder model called C-SUV in our database. Yet, it ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/31

as temporarily halted production at its São José dos Pinhais plant in Brazil due to a lack of components, especially chips. The stoppage began on March 13, and will last until March 17.The company granted collective vacations during the downtime to the 6,000 employees at the plant that builds the Kwid, Sandero, Logan, Duster, Captur, Oroch and Master utility.Upon return, the company will be prioritizing the assembly especially of the Sandero an...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/16

Renault India, upgrades its entire vehicle range to BS VI Step 2 emission norms On February 2, Renault India upgraded its entire range including Kiger, Triber, and Kwid to meet the new BS-VI Step 2 emission norms. Further, all the vehicles will be equipped with a self-diagnostic device. The device will constantly monitor the vehicle’s emission levels while driving, along with other critical emission devices such as the catalytic converter and o...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/02