Renault Kiger, heading for the Himalayas

Last February, Kiger, Renault's small Indian SUV, tackled the demanding roads of the mountainous state of Sikkim on the edge of the Himalayas. Eleven employees from the Renault Nissan India technical centre participated in planning this extraordinary mission in the North-East of the country. The goal ? To put Kiger's toughness to the test.

A rugged 1,243-mile (2,000-km) route with off-road sections, steep inclines, very high altitudes and dangerous traffic. Kiger really was pushed to the limit! From 15 to 27 February 2021, an Indian team made up of quality and durability engineers tested the robustness of Renault's new small Indian SUV on the Himalayan roads to study the strength of the chassis and wear on the vehicle's parts in extreme conditions.