Featuring a shiny new jewel studded front grille, a sporty two-tone bumper, roof rails and anthracite-alloy five-spoke wheels with stylish arch cladding, the all new Renault Lodgy Stepway is ready to roll on the streets in India. The french automaker's subsidiary, Renault India has announced the launch of the new premium MPV variant in the country. There are a lot of remarkable features in the pumped-up car to look forward to. For instance, on the interiors you will find an 8-way adaptable driver's seat, MediaNav system with rear view camera, speed limited & cruise control as well as cabin wide air-conditioning with adjustable vents. Proudly being called 'India's first crossover car in the MPV segment', Stepway variant boasts of ErgoDrive to give the engine an efficient powertrain and effortless handling.

The Renault Lodgy Stepway is powered by a 1.5 litre dCi engine that delivers 110 PS of power and 245 Nm of torque at 1750 RPM. It is mated with a 6-speed transmission and is said to deliver a fuel efficiency of 19.98 kmpl (as per Renault's tests).


On the rider's safety segment, the new MPV features driver & passenger side airbags as well as ABS and EBD with brake assist.

The car is set to arrive in two versions: The Lodgy Stepway RxZ (8-seater) for Rs. 11.99 lakh and the Lodgy Stepway RxZ (7-seater) for Rs. 12.29 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom Delhi). The pricing suggests that the premium MPV is priced at about Rs. 60K higher then the regular trims.

Renault India has had a boost in sales ever since Renault Lodgy was launched in April this year. We recommend reading about is Renault Lodgy - Specs, Mileage And Booking Details Out Ahead of April Launch.

The company also revealed its new television commercial for the Lodgy Stepway yesterday. Watch it here:

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