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Kiger
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Scorpio-N
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Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South Africa Kiger range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
911 kg
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Length
3990 mm
4662 mm
Width
1605 mm
1918 mm
Height
1605 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
205 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
405 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
911 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1373 kg
-
Payload Capacity
462 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.02 m
-
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Front Legroom
1015 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Penta Link rear suspension
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
999 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
96 Nm
400 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
15.2 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.2 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Airbags
Front airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Fabric
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4-6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
205 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
205 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
entry-value
South Africa market model
Price Zar
219999 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
flagship
Starting Price
219999
489999
Starting Price Zar
219999
489999
Spec
Kiger
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kiger and Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Kiger 71 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Kiger 91 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Kiger 65 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Kiger not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Scorpio-N leads by 13 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Kiger remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Kiger
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 62 pts for Kiger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N 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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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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