
Renault has extensively updated the South American version of its Kwid compact car, according to The Citizen. The report notes it remains to be seen whether the same changes will eventually be applied to the Indian-made Kwid sold in South Africa, leaving local consumers uncertain about potential upgrades to the model available in their market.
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