Renault Austral

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Renault Austral
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Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Model code HHN
Also called Renault Espace (LWB)
ProductionJuly 2022 – present
AssemblySpain: Palencia (Renault España)
Designer Michael Han, Marco Brunori, Pierre Sabas, Alexis Martot, Andrey Basmanov, Alan Derosier
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Renault–Nissan CMF-CD
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor 67 hp (68 PS; 50 kW) (E-Tech Hybrid)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual
  • Multimode clutchless automatic hybrid transmission
  • X-Tronic CVT
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery
  • 12V (1.3 mild hybrid)
  • 48V (1.2 mild hybrid)
  • 400V (1.2 full hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,667 mm (105.0 in)
Length4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,644 mm (64.7 in)
Kerb weight 1,421–1,517 kg (3,133–3,344 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor

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] It was publicly exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. [3] [4] Production began in July 2022 in Spain at the Palencia plant. [5]

Contents

Its derivatives include the sixth-generation Renault Espace, a long-wheelbase family-oriented version of the Renault Austral with three-row seating, and the Renault Rafale, a coupé SUV. [6] The three vehicles are sharing 75 percent of their parts. [7]

Overview

The "Austral" name was derived from the Latin word "australis", and has been trademarked since 2005. [8]

The Austral has the new retro-inspired Renault logo that debuted on the Mégane E-Tech, has full-LED headlights using Renault's C-shaped signature daytime running lights, and boomerang-shaped LED taillights 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”. [9]

The dashboard of the Austral, called OpenR, is largely inspired by that of the Mégane E-Tech, but the layout is slightly revised. [10]

Facelift

The facelifted Austral was revealed on 2 April 2025. The model adopts a similar front end to the Renault Rafale as well as new seats, a brand new hood, new tailgate, new door seals, and new rear lights. [11]

Powertrain

ModelCodeTypeDisplacementPowerTorqueTransmissionBatteryTop speed0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)Fuel consumptionCO2 emissionsNotes
Petrol hybrid:
1.3 Mild Hybrid 12VH5Ht [12] I4 turbo 1333 cc140 hp (142 PS; 104 kW)260 N⋅m (26.5 kg⋅m; 192 lb⋅ft)6-speed manual
X-Tronic CVT 		12V Lithium-ion 175 km/h (109 mph)10.7 s6.2 L/100 km (16.1 km/l; 45.6 mpg‑imp; 37.9 mpg‑US)139–142 g/km (7.9–8.1 oz/mi) Euro 6d compliant
160 hp (162 PS; 119 kW)270 N⋅m (27.5 kg⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft) at 1800 rpmX-Tronic CVT9.7 s6.2–6.3 L/100 km (16.1–15.9 km/l; 45.6–44.8 mpg‑imp; 37.9–37.3 mpg‑US)141–142 g/km (8.0–8.1 oz/mi)
1.2 Mild Hybrid Advanced 48VHR12 [13] I3 turbo1199 cc130 hp (132 PS; 97 kW)205 N⋅m (20.9 kg⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft)6-speed manual [14] 48V Lithium-ion8.4 s5.3 L/100 km (18.9 km/l; 53.3 mpg‑imp; 44.4 mpg‑US)123 g/km (7.0 oz/mi)
1.2 E-Tech Full Hybrid200 hp (203 PS; 149 kW) ICE engine: 205 N⋅m (20.9 kg⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft)
Electric motor: 205 N⋅m
Combined:410 N⋅m (41.8 kg⋅m; 302 lb⋅ft)		Multimode clutchless automatic hybrid transmission400V Lithium-ion, 1.7 kWh4.7 L/100 km (21.3 km/l; 60.1 mpg‑imp; 50.0 mpg‑US)105–106 g/km (6.0–6.0 oz/mi)

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Renault Austral 1.3 TCe (LHD) (2022) [15]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:33.688%
Child occupant:40.783%
Pedestrian:37.769%
Safety assist:13.987%

Renault Espace

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Renault Espace

Unveiled on March 28, 2023, the sixth-generation Espace is heavily based on the Austral, sharing most of the body panels including the front end. [16]

It features an extended wheelbase and is available in five and seven-seater versions. [17] It is 140 mm (5.5 in) shorter in length and 215kg lighter than the previous generation. [18]

The Renault Espace orders started in spring 2023, [19] and is produced at the Palencia plant in Spain alongside the mechanically-related Austral and the Rafale. [20] However, it will not be available in the UK market. [21] [22]

Renault Rafale

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Renault Rafale

The Rafale (codenamed DHN) is a coupe SUV unveiled on June 18, 2023 at the 54th Paris Air Show in Le Bourget. [23]

While sharing the CMF-CD underpinnings with its Austral and Espace counterparts, it features a distinctive design with unique body panels, being the brand's first production vehicle designed entirely according to the new visual language penned by Gilles Vidal. [24]

The Rafale is named after the C.460 Rafale monoplane introduced in 1934 by the Caudron-Renault aviation company, although the name was also used more recently on the Dassault Rafale fighter jet. [25] [26] The car received a new plug-in hybrid powertrain with 300 hp (304 PS; 224 kW) and all-wheel drive by installing an electric motor at the rear. [26]

Awards

The Renault Austral received the Autobest 2023 trophy, [27] awarded by a jury from 31 European countries. [28]

References

  1. ↑ "Renault Austral Debuts With 200 HP, Four-Wheel Steering, But No Diesel". Motor1.com. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ "New Renault Austral SUV replaces Kadjar in brand's 2022 line-up". Auto Express. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  3. 1 2 Chilton, Chris (October 17, 2022). "2022 Renault Austral SUV Makes Paris Debut As Kadjar Replacement". Carscoops.
  4. ↑ "Renault Austral : tarifs, équipements... à partir de 33.400 €, vaut-il le coup ?". turbo.
  5. ↑ "Renault Palencia comienza la producción en serie del Austral". El Correo (in Spanish). July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Renault annonce son nouveau SUV Coupé, le Rafale". planete renault.
  7. ↑ Ciferri, Luca (2023-07-21). "How Renault made the Espace relevant in the EV era". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  8. ↑ "Renault unveils the name of its future SUV". www.renaultgroup.com. December 6, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Renault Austral : il sera officiellement dévoilé le 8 mars". Auto Moto (in French). February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Futur Peugeot 3008 face au Renault Austral". Auto Moto (in French). April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  11. ↑ "The Renault Austral has a fresh new face and some comfy cabin upgrades". top gear.com. April 2, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Présentation du 1,3 TCe (HR13 DDT) conçu avec Mercedes". Planète Renault (in French). March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  13. ↑ "De nouveaux moteurs hybrides 1.2 et 1.5 (2022 - 2025)". Planète Renault (in French). Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid". www.renault.fr.
  15. ↑ https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/renault/austral/46615
  16. ↑ "Renault Espace 6 (2023). À bord du SUV familial, rival du Peugeot 5008". www.largus.fr. March 28, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Renault Espace returns as extended, seven-seat Austral". Autocar. March 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Renault Espace (2023): Familienvan-Klassiker wird zum SUV". autobild.de. March 28, 2023.
  19. ↑ "2024 Renault Espace Debuts As Seven-Seat SUV Replacement Of Iconic Minivan". Motor1.com. March 28, 2023.
  20. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (March 28, 2023). "New Renault Espace Debuts As A Longer Austral SUV With Seven Seats". Carscoops.
  21. ↑ "New 2023 Renault Espace breaks cover as an SUV". Auto Express. March 28, 2023.
  22. ↑ "This is the new Renault Espace, and of course it's now an SUV". Top Gear. March 28, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Renault Rafale (2024). A bord du SUV coupé haut de gamme en vidéo". www.largus.fr (in French). June 18, 2023.
  24. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (June 18, 2023). "2024 Renault Rafale Is Brand's New Flagship Coupe-SUV With Up To 296 HP". Carscoops.
  25. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (2023-05-16). "Renault Rafale Is An Austral-Based Hybrid Coupe-SUV, Debuts On June 18". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 2023-07-06.
  26. 1 2 "2024 Renault Rafale Coupe-SUV Debuts With 300 Horsepower". Motor1.com. June 18, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Autobest : Renault Austral remporte le prix « Best Buy Car Of Europe 2023 »". business news.
  28. ↑ "Le SUV Renault Austral remporte le prix « Best Buy Car of Europe 2023 » Autobest". la tribune auto.


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