# Turbocharged Track Cars The Renault KWID Racer Features a Sporty, Racing-Centric Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-kwid-racer References: [topgear](http://www.topgear.com/car-news/concept/renault-has-built-kwid-racer-concept-car) & [media.renault](http://media.renault.com/global/en-gb/renault/Media/PressRelease.aspx?mediaid=75278&nodeid=253&utm_campaign=accreditednewsalert_75292&utm_medium=email&utm_source=media.renault.com&pagetomediaid) The [Renault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-rafale) KWID Racer is a new vehicle, one of two new introductions to the Renault KWID line recently publicized at the New Delhi Auto Show, that stays true to its name with a host of features that make it ideal for ripping around the race track. This vehicle comes equipped with a new 1-liter powerplant that is hooked up to Renault's Easy-R five-speed automated manual transmission. This engine is designed to offer boosted power output as well as performance. In addition, the Racer features sporty design and tech features including a widened air intake, spoilers and a diffuser. Interior highlights include [Alcantara](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dab-1-transparent-edition) seat coverings and carbon detailing. The Renault KWID Racer is targeted at the Indian market, where [race-ready cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance) are steadily growing in popularity among the millennial first-time car buyer segment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sporty Cars:** Designing vehicles with sporty features like air intake wideners and spoilers can appeal to younger, trend-focused audiences. - **Automated Manual Transmissions:** Developing more advanced automated manual transmissions can improve performance and driving experiences. - **Carbon Detailing:** Incorporating carbon detailing into car design can give a sleek, modern look that appeals to design-conscious drivers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers can focus on developing vehicles with sporty, race-inspired features to appeal to younger buyers and car enthusiasts. - **Automotive Performance Parts and Accessories:** Manufacturers of automotive performance parts and accessories can focus on creating parts that enhance the sporty look and performance capabilities of cars. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** Companies specializing in carbon fiber manufacturing can capitalize on the trend of incorporating carbon materials into car design for a sleek, modern look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Power Hybrid SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-rafale.md) - [Electric Five-Door Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fivedoor-cars.md) - [Limited-Run Flagship Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-a110-r-ultime.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-race-car.md) - [Classic Modernized Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r17-restomod.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-rn22e.md) - [Retrofuturism Split-Body Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traroca-v1.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md)