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Hyundai Santro vs Renault Kwidin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 17 Aug 2026Comparing Santro (all variants) vs 1.0 RXT-O MT variants
The short answer

Renault Kwid costs रु 1,57,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai Santro if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Choose the Renault Kwid if
Renault Kwid costs रु 1,57,000 less ex-showroom.

Best value for buyers wanting features without Climber styling price premium. Suitable for city users prioritizing affordability, efficiency, and basic safety kit.

Pros
Most affordable current Kwid variant with top-end equipment.
Higher ground clearance than typical city hatchbacks.
Touchscreen and convenience features at a competitive price.
Renault brand presence with multiple urban showrooms.
Cons
Safety equipment still behind newer rivals with multiple airbags.
Manual-only; no automatic convenience in this trim.
Interior quality and refinement feel basic for the price.
Limited engine power for highways and full loads.
As of 26 Jul 2026
10 rows compared
Hyundai
रु 28,36,000
Renault Kwid price in Nepal
Renault
रु 26,79,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 28,36,000
रु 26,79,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 28,36,000
रु 26,79,000 – रु 28,49,000
Variants on sale
1
3
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Renault Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No specific cash discount publicly detailed for this variant.
2 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
999 cc
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
front-wheel drive
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
61Better
16
Service centres
42Better
6
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Top-end RXT(O) gets premium features vs lower trims
·Fabric seats with front headrests
·Manual AC standard on RXT
As of 26 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Touchscreen infotainment with smartphone connectivity on RXT
·Power windows and central locking on RXT
As of 26 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Driver airbag standard; passenger airbag likely on RXT
·ABS with EBD likely standard
·Rear parking sensors present on top variants
As of 26 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·Styling aligned with MY21 Kwid facelift
·Halogen headlamps with DRL-like elements
As of 26 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Sold officially in Nepal via Advanced Automobiles
·Listed as 1.0 RXT ‘O’ MT at Rs 26.79 lakh
As of 26 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai Santro
Renault Kwid

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 28,36,000
रु 26,79,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 22,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 7,355
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 28,69,985
≈ रु 27,08,855
EMI / month
≈ रु 34,097 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 32,209 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai Santro vs Renault Kwid — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Santro or Renault Kwid?

As of August 2026, the Renault Kwid starts at Rs 26.79 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.57 lakh less than the Hyundai Santro at Rs 28.36 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Santro and Renault Kwid in Nepal?

The Hyundai Santro costs Rs 28.36 lakh and the Renault Kwid costs Rs 26.79 lakh to Rs 28.49 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Santro or the Renault Kwid?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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