Renault Austral

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.[3][4][5] It was publicly exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.[5] Production began in July 2022 in Spain at the Palencia plant.[6]

Renault Austral (RHN)
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Also calledRenault Espace (LWB version)
Renault Rafale (coupe version)
ProductionJuly 2022 – present
AssemblySpain: Palencia (Renault España)
DesignerMichael Han
Marco Brunori
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault–Nissan CMF-CD platform
RelatedNissan Qashqai (J12)
Renault Espace VI
Renault Rafale
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor67 hp (68 PS; 50 kW) (E-Tech Hybrid)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery
  • 12V (1.3 mild hybrid)
  • 48V (1.2 mild hybrid)
  • 400V (1.2 full hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,667 mm (105.0 in)
2,738 mm (107.8 in) (Espace)[1]
Length4,510 mm (177.6 in)
4,722 mm (185.9 in) (Espace)[1]
Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,644 mm (64.7 in)
Kerb weight1,421–1,517 kg (3,133–3,344 lb)
1,587–1,698 kg (3,499–3,743 lb) (Espace)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor

The "Austral" name was derived from the Latin word "australis", and has been trademarked since 2005.[7]

Overview

The Austral carries the new retro-inspired logo, the LED lights are in Renault's C-Shape signature, while 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”.[8]

The dashboard of the Austral, called OpenR, is largely inspired by that of the Megane E-Tech, but the layout is slightly revised.[9]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Austral Esprit Alpine
    Austral Esprit Alpine
  • Interior
    Interior

Safety

In autumn 2022, the Austral was tested for automotive safety by Euro NCAP, receiving five stars out of five.[10]

Other models

Renault Espace
Espace Esprit Alpine (front view)

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.[11]

It features an extended wheelbase and is available in five- and seven-seater versions.[12] It is with 140 mm (5.5 in) shorter in length than the previous generation.[13]

The Renault Espace will be available to order from spring 2023,[14] and will be produced at the Palencia plant in Spain alongside the mechanically related Austral.[1] However, it will not be available in the UK market.[15][16]

Renault Rafale

An Austral-derived coupe SUV (codenamed DHN) has been revealed as the Rafale,[17] due to go on sale from 2024.[18]

The world premiere will take place on June 18, 2023 at the 54th Paris Air Show in Le Bourget.[19]

It is quite odd that it took its name from a Dassault Rafale, fighter aircraft from the same country.

Powertrain
ModelCodeTypeDisplacementPowerTorqueTransmissionBatteryTop speed0–100 km/hFuel consumptionCO2 emissionsNotes
Petrol hybrid:
1.3 Mild Hybrid 12V H5Ht[20] 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 rpm X-Tronic CVT 9.7 s 6.2–6.3 L/100 km 141–142 g/km
1.2 Mild Hybrid Advanced 48V HR12[21] I3 turbo 1199 cc 130 hp (96 kW) 205 N⋅m 6-speed manual[22] 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
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  2. "Renault Espace gets an SUV makeover, goes on a diet". Automotive News Europe. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  3. "Renault Austral Debuts With 200 HP, Four-Wheel Steering, But No Diesel". Motor1.com. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  4. "New Renault Austral SUV replaces Kadjar in brand's 2022 line-up". Auto Express. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
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  6. "Renault Palencia comienza la producción en serie del Austral". El Correo (in Spanish). July 15, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  7. "Renault unveils the name of its future SUV". www.renaultgroup.com. December 6, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  8. "Renault Austral : il sera officiellement dévoilé le 8 mars". Auto moto (in French). February 23, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  9. "Futur Peugeot 3008 face au Renault Austral". Auto moto (in French). April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  10. "Fünf Sterne am laufenden Band: EuroNCAP". welt.de. November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  11. "Renault Espace 6 (2023). À bord du SUV familial, rival du Peugeot 5008". www.largus.fr. March 28, 2023.
  12. "Renault Espace returns as extended, seven-seat Austral". Autocar. March 28, 2023.
  13. "Renault Espace (2023): Familienvan-Klassiker wird zum SUV". autobild.de. March 28, 2023.
  14. "2024 Renault Espace Debuts As Seven-Seat SUV Replacement Of Iconic Minivan". Motor1.com. March 28, 2023.
  15. "New 2023 Renault Espace breaks cover as an SUV". Auto Express. March 28, 2023.
  16. "This is the new Renault Espace, and of course it's now an SUV". Top Gear. March 28, 2023.
  17. "2024 Renault Rafale Large Coupe-SUV Teased Prior To June 18 Debut". Motor1.com. May 16, 2023.
  18. Pappas, Thanos (May 14, 2023). "2024 Renault Rafale: Sexier Looks, Electrified Powertrains, And Everything Else We Know". Carscoops.
  19. Pappas, Thanos (May 16, 2023). "Renault Rafale Is An Austral-Based Hybrid Coupe-SUV, Debuts On June 18". Carscoops.
  20. "Présentation du 1,3 TCe (HR13 DDT) conçu avec Mercedes". Planète Renault (in French). March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  21. "De nouveaux moteurs hybrides 1.2 et 1.5 (2022 - 2025)". Planète Renault (in French). Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  22. "Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid". www.renault.fr.
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