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Kiger
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Patrol
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Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Model Introduced Year
2026
2013
Generation
Current South Africa Kiger range
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
911 kg
2660 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Length
3990 mm
5165 mm
Width
1605 mm
1995 mm
Height
1605 mm
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
205 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
140 l
Boot/Cargo Space
405 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
911 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1373 kg
3560 kg
Payload Capacity
462 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.02 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1015 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
Not confirmed
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
3-Zone Auto AC
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
13.0
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
3-Zone Auto AC
Sound System
4-6
13
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
999 cc
5552 cc
Cylinders
3
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
52 kW @ 6250 rpm
298 kW
Maximum Torque
96 Nm
560 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
6.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
210.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Gearbox
Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4WD Full-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
9.0 km/l
City Mileage
15.2 km/l
7.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.2 km/l
8.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
140 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
9.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
40
140
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Airbags
Front airbags
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Nappa Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 16-Way
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
4
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
4-6
13
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Standard
Standard
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
205 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance Min
205 mm
272 mm
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Tyre Size
Not Available
285/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full-Size
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km
329 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
2 year / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
2 year / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Ownership Role
entry-value
Not confirmed
Price Zar
219999 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
entry-value
Not confirmed
Starting Price
219999
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
219999
Not confirmed
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Kiger
Patrol
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
17 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
21 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
15.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
5
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kiger and Patrol comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Kiger 27 vs Patrol 97.
Efficiency index: Kiger 71 vs Patrol 37.
Safety-equipment index: Kiger 91 vs Patrol 98.
Practicality index: Kiger 65 vs Patrol 91.
Ownership-cover index: Kiger not separately scored vs Patrol not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Patrol leads by 22 points
Patrol holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Kiger.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Patrol
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
91/100
Kiger
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Patrol
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 62 pts for Kiger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Patrol leads. However, Kiger may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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