If you’re thinking cars are simply getting too big with each passing generation, you’re not alone. What was considered a midsize vehicle 20 years ago is now nothing more than a compact car, and the same holds true for other segments of the market. Truly small vehicles are somewhat of a dying breed, but there are a few exceptions.

Japan has its kei car market where all vehicles must be 3.4 metres (113.8 inches) long and owners benefit from both tax and insurance benefits. A relevant example is the Suzuki Jimny, although the international version is bigger. In India, vehicles shorter than 4 metres (157.4 inches) also come with lower taxation levels, and this segment has blossomed in recent years.

Nearly a month after Nissan unveiled the Magnite, Renault is introducing its own pint-sized crossover for the world’s second-most populous country. The Kiger is officially labelled as a showcar, but the road-going model will look nearly the same, except for those 19-inch wheels and the smart-looking headlights. It will also likely do without the neon green accents and beefy side cladding on the wheel arches, but this showcar remains faithful to the production version.

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