Renault Presents Lodgy Stepway Cover Story

Renault India has announced Stepway variant of the Lodgy MPV, it is offered on the top-end version of the MPV  RxZ, equally with 7 and 8 seat options. Likewise this variant is only obtainable with the 110 PS variant of the 1.5-liter K9K dCi diesel. Furthermore, this Stepway would be marginally overpriced than the Renault  Lodgy RxZ 110PS 7 and 8 seaters.

 

How is the Stepway different that the Lodgy

 

Talking about the differences while comparing the two, likely the Renault Lodgy Stepway getting a round body clad and also platters a two tone fender scheme. The Fore and the hind fenders get faux silver detail skid plates. The grille looks quite modern and sporty, being known as the jewel embedded grille. It also acquires a satin chrome touch on the rooftop railings along with Chrome highlights at the door clads. The alloy wheels are quite similar, while the Renault Lodgy Stepway  acquiring the gun metal color.

 

One can also not miss on the chrome detailing and the claddings at the door. Other than these, the striking interiors in stunning black, adding a touch of the European variants, inshore looking quite identical to the Lodgy RxZ. Speaking on the mechanics, the 110PS variant of the 1.5 L dCi endured unchanged, the 4 cylinder oil burner along with adjustable geometry turbocharger with an intercooler produces segment best 108 bhp  4,000 rpm and 245 Nm of maximum Torque  1,750 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed manual transmission granting power to the fore wheels and derives with an ARAI certified fuel competence of 19.98 kmpl.

 

While the name did not quite work much on the previous version in terms of profit at the market, however this new addition looks quite interesting and promising, as innovation is the key to success these days.