Renault lands in Jamaica: Kwid, Triber and Kiger at CAR Jamaica

A new dealer on Lady Musgrave Road brings three budget-friendly Renaults with a 5-year warranty

Jamaica's new-car market has a fresh face. CAR Jamaica introduced the Renault brand with a pop-up at Cafe Blue, New Kingston on March 14, 2026, ahead of an official April 2026 launch from its Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston showroom. General manager Mellisa Bailey's team is leading with three small, sharply priced models: Kwid, Triber and Kiger, backed by a five-year warranty and a loaner car during servicing.

Renault Kwid: the entry ticket

The Kwid is a city hatchback with SUV-style cladding, built in India. It runs a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol making about 68 PS and 91 Nm, with a 5-speed manual or AMT automated manual, and returns roughly 22 km/L in Indian ARAI testing. It is small (3.73 m long) with a 279-litre boot. Worth knowing: the India-spec Kwid holds a 1-star Global NCAP adult-occupant rating. If safety kit matters to you, ask the dealer exactly what the Jamaica-spec car ships with. CAR Jamaica's launch advertising (Instagram, July 2026) lists the Kwid from J$2,995,000. Confirm current pricing with the showroom.

Renault Triber: seven seats under four metres

The Triber is the clever one: a sub-4-metre MPV with a genuinely flexible seven-seat layout. The third row lifts out entirely ('EasyFix'), taking the boot from about 84 litres with all seats up to roughly 625 litres as a five-seater. Power comes from a 1.0-litre petrol (about 72 PS / 96 Nm) with manual or AMT. It carries a 4-star Global NCAP adult rating, which is strong for the class. Advertised at J$3,795,000 at launch.

Renault Kiger: the compact SUV

The Kiger is a compact SUV offered in India with either the 72 PS 1.0 or a 100 PS / 160 Nm 1.0-litre turbo (the turbo pairs with a CVT). It also carries a 4-star Global NCAP adult rating and a 405-litre boot. Advertised at J$4,695,000 at launch. Ask which engine and gearbox Jamaica units carry, since the turbo/CVT combination changes the drive substantially.

The dealer and the coverage

CAR Jamaica is a new dealership operation; the launch package includes a five-year warranty and a loaner vehicle during servicing. Those coverage moves matter more, not less, with a brand re-entering the market. As with any new franchise, parts pipeline and service capacity will prove themselves over time; the warranty is your bridge.

The bottom line

These are honest budget cars, not premium metal. The draw is a new-car warranty at used-import money. Compare the Kwid against a 3-year-old used Swift or March at similar spend: the Renault wins on warranty and first ownership, the used Japanese car usually wins on refinement and resale certainty. On any launch-priced model, confirm the current price, the exact Jamaica spec (airbags, stability control), and service intervals in writing.

Frequently asked questions

Are the advertised prices official?

The J$ figures come from CAR Jamaica's own launch advertising on Instagram (July 2026). Dealer advertising can change, so always confirm the current price and what it includes at the showroom.

Where do these Renaults come from?

The Kwid, Triber and Kiger sold in most right-hand-drive markets are built in India by Renault. Ask the dealer to confirm the source market and spec sheet for Jamaican units.

What about safety?

India-spec Global NCAP results: Kwid 1-star adult, Triber and Kiger 4-star adult. Spec can differ by market, so ask exactly which safety equipment Jamaican units carry.