Renault Kardian

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Renault Kardian
Renault Kardian 2024 Evolution 1.0 TCe in Montevideo (front) 01.jpg
2024 Renault Kardian Evolution
Overview
Manufacturer Renault
ProductionNovember 2023 – present [1]
Assembly
Designer
  • Thomas Félix
  • Luiz Antonelli
  • Yuri Hayek
  • Gabriel Sfiazof [3]
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform RMP
Related Dacia Sandero III
Renault Taliant
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,604 mm (102.5 in)
Length4,119 mm (162.2 in)
Width1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Renault Stepway (Latin America, Ukraine)

The Renault Kardian is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Renault since 2023. [4] The vehicle is based on the third-generation Dacia Sandero, and mainly sold in Latin America, South Africa and Ukraine (East Europe).

Contents

Overview

Rear view Renault Kardian 2024 Evolution 1.0 TCe in Montevideo (rear).jpg
Rear view

The Kardian is built on a new iteration of the CMF architecture, called RMP (Renault Modular Platform). [5] [6] [7] It shares some parts with the third generation Dacia Sandero, and the dashboard with the Renault Taliant. [8] It is manufactured since November 2023 in Curitiba, Brazil for the South American market, and from late 2024 in Casablanca, Morocco for North African, Middle Eastern and Eastern Europe markets (Ukraine, Moldova). [4] [9] [10] [11]

Design

During the presentation of the model, Gilles Vidal, the design director, emphasized that the Kardian was the result of joint work between the Renault styling teams in France and Brazil. [5]

Powertrain

A new 125 hp (93 kW) flexfuel engine debuts, an evolution of the 1.0 TCe found on the Sandero. [5] For the first time, this engine can be equipped with an all-new dual-clutch automatic transmission (codename DW23), which is due to be available in Europe with the launch of the third-generation Duster, scheduled for spring 2024. [5]

In some countries such as Mexico, the Kardian is powered by a 1.6-litre engine producing 114 PS (112 hp; 84 kW). [12]

Safety

Latin NCAP

2024

2024 Renault Kardian
Latin NCAP 3.0 scores (2024, similar to Euro NCAP 2014)
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2025

2025 Renault Kardian
Latin NCAP 3.0 scores (2025, similar to Euro NCAP 2014)
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Production and sales figures

Sales

YearBrazilArgentinaColombiaMexicoMoroccoUkraine
202424,402 [13] 3,145 [14] 1,993 [15] 1,312452 [16] /
202519,350 [17] 11,343 [14] 5,046 [15] 2,125 [18] 9,220 [16] 200 [19]

Total production

YearBrazilMorocco
2023117 [20] / [21]
202444,019 [22] 1,067 [23]
2025

References

  1. ↑ Corot, Léna (20 November 2023). "Comment Renault modernise son usine au Brésil pour produire le Kardian". www.usinenouvelle.com (in French). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  2. ↑ "Renault Kardian production kicks off in Morocco". 7news.ma. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Félix, Thomas (26 October 2023). "Renault Kardian" – via Instagram.
  4. 1 2 Chilton, Chris (25 October 2023). "The Renault Kardian Is A Stylish Baby SUV That Even The French Can't Buy". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Foultier, Vincent (25 October 2023). "A la découverte du Renault Kardian, cousin sud-américain de la Dacia Sandero Stepway". www.largus.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Cristófalo, Carlos. "Comparación: "¿En qué se diferencia el Renault Kardian del Dacia Stepway?"". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  7. ↑ Malan, Andrea (2 November 2023). "Renault plan's global push with help from China's Geely". Automotive News Europe. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Bertaux, Julien (25 October 2023). "Renault Kardian : très séduisant, mais pas pour nous". Caradisiac.com (in French). Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "Renault Kardian: a compact, modern and tech focused SUV set to conquer international markets". Automotive World. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "Usine de Casablanca (SOMACA)". Renault Group (in French). 23 October 2025. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  11. ↑ "SUV Renault Kardian | Renault Moldova". renault.md (in Romanian). Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  12. ↑ "Renault Kardian chega ao México mais barato e com motor que Brasil não tem". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  13. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2024". AUTOO (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 January 2025.
  14. 1 2 Gasnier, Matt (8 January 2026). "Argentina Full Year 2025: Toyota Hilux returns to #1 in market up 48.3%". Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  15. 1 2 Gasnier, Matt (23 January 2026). "Colombia Full Year 2025: Kia and K3 post first ever wins, market up 21%". Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  16. 1 2 Gasnier, Matt (23 January 2026). "Morocco Full Year 2025: Record market, Dacia Logan back to #1, Renault Kardian up to #6". Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  17. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2025". AUTOO. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  18. ↑ Arco, Luis Hernández del (22 January 2026). "Los 100 autos más vendidos en México: Ranking 2025 de sedanes y hatchbacks". Diario AS (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  19. ↑ Gasnier, Matt (13 January 2026). "Ukraine Full Year 2025: Toyota and Renault Duster #1, BYD up to 26.3% share in December". Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  20. ↑ "Usine de Curitiba - Renault Group". www.renaultgroup.com (in French). Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  21. ↑ "Usine Renault de Casablanca (Maroc) - Renault Group". www.renaultgroup.com (in French). Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "Brésil - Usine de Curitiba". Renault Group (in French). Archived from the original on 20 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  23. ↑ "Usine de Casablanca (SOMACA)". Renault Group (in French). Archived from the original on 20 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
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