New: Change within the Renault vary: the 2024-2025 program

On the daybreak of the 2020s, issues weren’t going effectively at Losange, with gross sales at half mast, a product plan that was not likely thrilling, to not point out the Ghosn “affair”… An actual revolution was wanted at Renault or , no less than, a “Renaulution”, named after the strategic plan established by Luca de Meo to place the group, but in addition the model, again on monitor. This has resulted in a variety which has already advanced considerably, and which continues to vary (see desk reverse).

New fashions and reinvented design

For 3 years, Renault has not been idle! 5 new fashions have been unveiled (Megane E-Tech, Austral, Espace, Rafale and Scénic) – with a sixth on the way in which (Captur XL) – whereas not forgetting to restyle its best-sellers (Clio, Arkana and, quickly , Seize). The Losange additionally cleaned up by ending the careers of the Talisman, the Kadjar, the Koleos, but in addition that of the Espace and Scénic minivans. Their names had been, nonetheless, retained and reassigned respectively to a household SUV (5 and seven seats) and a cross-sedan (between sedan and SUV). The Zoe and Twingo may even disappear from the catalog subsequent 12 months (a reputation which is also “reused”…).

To be extra worthwhile, be a part of modernity and enter a brand new period, Renault presents two households in parallel: a thermal one, with the Clio, Captur, Austral, Espace and Rafale, and an electrical one, with the Megane E-Tech and the all-new Scénic. And the latter will probably be enriched, subsequent 12 months, with the extremely anticipated R5 and 4L… However it’s not solely on the structure of its vary that Renault has carried out its “Renaulution”. By recruiting designer Gilles Vidal (ex-Peugeot), Luca de Meo additionally needed to provide a brand new face to the model. The evolution of the fashion was gradual, in small touches, and commenced to disclose itself on the Rafale with half-diamond daytime working lights and a grille completely completely different from that of the Austral and the Espace (tasks through which Gilles Vidal had not participated). However in the end it’s the Scénic E-Tech which most expresses Renault’s new stylistic language. This may due to this fact be discovered on the following fashions, with the exception, after all, of the longer term R5 and 4L which can stand out from the remainder of the vary with its personal neo-retro look…

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The Rafale would be the new standard-bearer of the model. It would signify Renault’s top quality and can foreshadow the evolution of Renault fashion, later delivered to fruition by Scénic (see subsequent web page). Anticipated subsequent spring, it is going to be a 4.71 m lengthy SUV coupe, with a really dynamic silhouette, which can take up the platform of the Austral and Espace.

However it stands out aesthetically with new stylistic particulars (grille, lights, and so forth.). To begin with, it’s not to be outdone with sporty seats and royal house within the rear seats.

If, at launch, it should solely be provided with a 200 hp full hybrid engine, the supply will probably be enriched within the fall with a 300 hp plug-in hybrid model with four-wheel drive, geared up, in accordance with Renault beneficiant 100% electrical autonomy.

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Arriving at mid-career, the present Captur will quickly profit from a restyling. However above all he could have a “huge brother”. Certainly, between the town SUV (4.23 m) and the brand new Austral (4.51 m), Renault has discovered a strategy to insert a compact format mannequin (round 4.40 m). An alternate for households who really feel cramped within the first, however who don’t want to improve to the bigger dimension of the second. Thus this Captur “XL” (we nonetheless have no idea its closing title) will probably be based mostly on the identical platform because the mannequin “quick”, prolonged for the event. When it comes to look, it should undertake the identical face because the (future) restyled Captur (which needs to be impressed by the brand new Scénic), however with a particular rear half.

Will probably be geared up with gasoline models of 100 hp (LPG), 130 and 160 hp (48V micro-hybrid) and a easy hybrid of 145 hp.

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The Scénic is the newest mannequin formally unveiled. And he now not has something to do along with his predecessor. “ We modified every thing besides the title ” even declares the producer on its web site. It due to this fact abandons the “SUVized” minivan fashion of the Scénic 4 in favor of the extra fashionable cross-sedan fashion (between a raised sedan and an SUV). With a size of 4.47 m (in comparison with 4.41 m for the Scénic 4), it’s 8 cm decrease (1.57 m in comparison with 1.65 m). Notably, its design is just not solely completely different from the earlier mannequin, however it additionally symbolizes the brand new stylistic language of the model. Lastly, this new Scénic is now completely 100% electrical. Designed on the technical foundation of the Megane E-Tech, it’s geared up with a 170 hp unit, related to a 60 kWh battery (introduced autonomy of 420 km), and a 218 hp unit with a 60 kWh battery. 87 kWh for better autonomy (greater than 620 km to be verified).

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It’s absolutely probably the most anticipated mannequin for the reason that announcement of the “Renaulution” plan in January 2021. And for good purpose, it performs the “revival” card to the fullest by drawing robust inspiration from the unique R5 of the Nineteen Seventies. And we will solely fall in love with this pleasant face, these widened wings, these vertical lights and this diminished dimension (round 3.92 m).

It utterly stands out from the remainder of the vary by specializing in this neo-retro fashion (as may even the 4L beneath). However, cleverly, it’s a part of the longer term since it is going to be powered completely by an electrical motor (136 hp) and will probably be geared up with a battery able to transporting extra kilowatt hours in a small quantity (40 and 52 kWh in all probability, for a variety of 300 to 400 km) and to scale back its weight. And for better agility, it is going to be geared up with a multi-link rear axle. Lastly, the final word attraction, it needs to be marketed at an “reasonably priced” value, anticipated to be beneath €25,000 (excluding bonuses).

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Renault has additionally determined to resurrect one other emblematic mannequin from its historical past: the 4L. To make a hyperlink with the flexibility and practicality of the Nineteen Sixties model, it is going to be reincarnated within the type of a small SUV. It would take the “sq.” silhouette, the optics built-in into the grille (the contour of which will probably be illuminated), the vertical tailgate (with a low loading threshold), all in a contained dimension (it needs to be round 4.15 m in size). The brand new 4L will probably be based mostly on the identical platform (CMF-BEV) because the R5 and can undertake the identical 136 hp wound rotor engine, as will the 40 and 52 kWh batteries. It needs to be unveiled subsequent fall and marketed in early 2025, at a value which will probably be increased than that of the town automotive. Lastly, as with the unique mannequin, this 4L ought to have a van-style physique variant.

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