Renault Austral
| Renault Austral | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | July 2022 – present |
| Assembly | Spain: Palencia (Renault Spain) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform |
| Related | Nissan Qashqai (J12) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | 67 hp (68 PS; 50 kW) (E-Tech Hybrid) |
| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain |
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| Battery |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm (105.0 in) |
| Length | 4,510 mm (177.6 in) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 1,618 mm (63.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,490–1,696 kg (3,285–3,739 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Kadjar |
The Renault Austral is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by Renault. It was unveiled in March 2022 as a successor to the Kadjar, and built on the third-generation CMF-CD platform.[1][2][3] Production began in July 2022 in Spain at the Palencia plant.[4]
The "Austral" name was derived from the Latin word "australis", and has been trademarked since 2005.[5]
It was publicly exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.[6]
An extended version of the SUV that will indirectly replace the Espace is also planned,[7] with prototypes spotted testing several times throughout 2022.[8][9]
Overview
It carries the new retro-inspired logo, the LED lights are in Renault's C-Shape signature, and the cockpit is in the form of an entirely digital "L", in order to "surround the driver". A long LED strip joins the logo on either side of the tailgate. The Austral adopts Renault's new design, called Sensual Tech.
According to Agneta Dahlgren, Renault design project director, "the result is materialized by the combination of generous shapes, curved shoulders, projecting sides and the integration of subtle technical details such as high-tech headlamps. which reinforce its identity design”.[10]
The dashboard of the Austral, called OpenR, is largely inspired by that of the Mégane E-Tech Electric, but the layout is slightly revised.[11]
Safety
In autumn 2022, the Renault Austral was tested for automotive safety by Euro NCAP. It received five stars out of a possible five.[12]
Powertrain
| Model | Code | Type | Displacement cm3 | Power hp (kW) | Torque (N⋅m) | Transmission | Battery & capacity (kWh) | Top speed (km/h) | 0–100 km/h (s) | Fuel consumption (l/100 km) | CO2 emissions (g/km) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid: | |||||||||||||
| 1.3 Mild Hybrid 12V | H5Ht[13] | I4 turbo | 1333 cc | 140 hp (103 kW) | 260 N⋅m | 6-speed manual X-Tronic CVT |
12V Lithium-ion | 175 km/h | 10,7 s | 6.2 l/100 km | 139–142 g/km | Euro 6d compliant | |
| 160 hp (118 kW) | 270 N⋅m at 1800 (tr/min) | X-Tronic CVT | 9,7 s | 6.2–6.3 l/100 km | 141–142 g/km | ||||||||
| 1.2 Mild Hybrid Advanced 48V | HR12[14] | I3 turbo | 1199 cc | 130 hp (96 kW) | 205 N⋅m | 6-speed manual[15] | 48V Lithium-ion | 8,4 s | 5.3 l/100 km | 123 g/km | |||
| 1.2 E-Tech Full Hybrid | 200 hp (147 kW) | ICE engine: 205 N⋅m Electric motor: 205 N⋅m Combined: 410 N⋅m |
7-speed automatic | 400V Lithium-ion & 1.7 kWh | 4.7 l/100 km | 105–106 g/km | |||||||
References
- ^ "Renault Austral Debuts With 200 HP, Four-Wheel Steering, But No Diesel". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "New Renault Austral SUV replaces Kadjar in brand's 2022 line-up". Auto Express. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "2022 Renault Austral SUV Replaces Kadjar, Debuts New Esprit Alpine Trim Level". Carscoops. 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "Renault Palencia comienza la producción en serie del Austral". El Correo (in Spanish). 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "Renault unveils the name of its future SUV - Renault Group". www.renaultgroup.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ "2022 Renault Austral SUV Makes Paris Debut As Kadjar Replacement". Carscoops. October 17, 2022.
- ^ "Renault Grand Austral Spied Previewing Future Three-Row Model". Motor1.com.
- ^ "Renault Could Launch A Stretched Austral As An Espace Replacement". Carscoops. September 26, 2022.
- ^ "Stretched Renault Austral Spotted Again, Set To Replace The Espace". Carscoops. October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Renault Austral : il sera officiellement dévoilé le 8 mars". Auto moto : magazine auto et moto (in French). 2022-02-23. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
- ^ "Futur Peugeot 3008 face au Renault Austral". Auto moto : magazine auto et moto (in French). 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2022-04-25.
- ^ "Fünf Sterne am laufenden Band: EuroNCAP". welt.de. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ "Présentation du 1,3 TCe (HR13 DDT) conçu avec Mercedes". Planète Renault (in French). Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ "De nouveaux moteurs hybrides 1.2 et 1.5 (2022 - 2025)". Planète Renault (in French). Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ "Nouveau SUV Renault Austral E-Tech hybride".
