Renault is working on revamping its CNG portfolio in India. Currently, the Kwid, Triber and Kiger are offered with CNG powertrain options. These are, however, dealer-level retrofitment kits. The carmaker is now working on introducing major reworks on these models. Three new CNG car launches are expected by 2027
The three upcoming CNG launches will be the heavily upgraded versions of the Kwid, Triber and Kiger. Instead of retrofitment kits, these will get factory-fitted CNG setups. These vehicles will move to Renault’s new RGEP platform.
The current Kwid is based on the CMF-A (Common Module Family – A) platform. This platform was originally developed by the Renault-Nissan alliance for use on small cars in emerging markets like India. The upcoming Kwid will move to the RGEP (Renault Group Entry Platform). This platform will allow the carmaker to mount CNG cylinders on the vehicle’s underbody, liberating a good amount of boot space.
The Kwid’s CNG version uses the same 1.0L petrol engine as the regular car, as its base. The CNG powertrain is only offered with a five-speed manual transmission. It remains to be seen if Renault will offer an AMT automatic with the CNG version of the new Kwid.
Next in the line is the Triber. The current model is based on the CMF-A+ platform. At least five variants now come with CNG option- essentially a dealer-level fitment.
This MPV will also move to the RGEP platform in the near future and will spawn a CNG version with an underbody CNG tank. Doing duty on it will be the same 1-litre petrol engine from the current Triber. The new model will come with underbody CNG tanks and will offer better boot space and a more comfortable third-row. It could also see the addition of an automatic transmission on CNG variants.
The Kiger was Renault’s first product in the sub-four-metre SUV space. It is offered with three powertrain options- 1.0L naturally aspirated petrol, 1.0L turbocharged petrol and CNG. The CNG version uses the naturally aspirated petrol engine as its base, and is a dealer-level conversion kit.
The outgoing Kiger is also based on the CMF-A+ platform. Under the carmaker’s new game plan, it will also move to the RGEP architecture. The new CNG version of the Kiger will come with an underbody tank and more usable boot space. It could also feature a CNG-automatic combination- something that the current model lacks.
Renault first showcased the RGEP platform at its FutuReady event in March, 2026. This platform, it confirmed, would replace the CMF-A and CMF-A+ architectures used in its current mass-market products.
The RGEP is designed to be flexible and future-ready. It will support multiple body styles and vehicle lengths. The wheelbase can be adjusted to suit different vehicles. More importantly, this platform allows the CNG tank to be mounted on the vehicle underbody.
Renault will use a dual-cylinder setup instead of a single, large cylinder. Gas will be stored in two interconnected cylinders mounted under the vehicle. This essentially frees up a lot of boot space, and address one of the major pain points of Renault’s current CNG lineup.
In short, improved packaging, potential inclusion of automatic transmissions, and better integration will all make the upcoming generations of the Kwid, Kiger and Triber more appealing to the Indian buyers, particularly families.
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