Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid: taking control
The brand to the diamond expands its range of SUV with the new Renault Austral E-Tech. An ambitious model, 100% hybrid, which offers powerful acceleration, efficiency and impressive stability. It is in the tradition of “cars for everyone's comfort”.
New design for the Renault Austral E-Tech SUV
In the continuity of the Megane E-Tech electric and the first SUV-coupe Renault Arkana hybrid, the Renault Austral 2022 starts from scratch with a new design. New design means new personality, new engine, and new technologies of course.
“Sensual Tech” exterior
This new Renault Austral SUV adopts the brand's new “Sensual Tech” design. The lines are generously shaped with sculpted surfaces and prominent rear flanks. The front end is assertive thanks to a checkered grille dominated by chrome with the new “Nouvel'R” logo.
Finally, the full-LED C-Shape lighting at the front and rear is Renault's signature light feature. On the tailgate, a long LED strip joins the logo on both sides, giving it a rather dynamic style!
Interior
Enter a 100% modern Austral Renault. The interior is spacious and well cared for. Fully digital, the cokpit is “L” shaped. Innovative, it gives an enveloping aspect for the driver.
The dashboard, named OpenR, is equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument panel, with the extension of a 12-inch screen vertically, dedicated to multimedia.
The space between the front seats is generous. This last one includes a central console with a fairly large, sliding handrest, and above all, comfortable. Great for long trips! Also, you will find an induction charging station for your smartphone. 35 liters of storage space, easily accessible and flexible, are located at the front of the vehicle.
Dimensions and trunk volume
The dimensions are generous and this is the common point with the Citroën family SUV. The new Renault Austral E-Tech is 4.51 m long, 1.83 m wide and 1.62 m high. On board, this new Renault Austral SUV can accommodate up to 5 passengers.
The trunk volume is 430 liters and climbs to 555 liters thanks to the sliding rear seats. Also, these 16 cm of possible backwardness, allow to offer a bigger space for the legs.
Alpine Spirit Version
“Esprit Alpine” is the new top-of-the-range version that the diamond-shaped brand is launching. It is distinguished by its sporty design. Dressed in an exclusive Gris Schiste Satin matte finish, it has a front bumper with a sporty blade, 20-inch Daytona aluminum wheels and “3D moiré” effect taillights.
The upholstery is in Alcantara fabric with blue stitching and embroidery on the headrest. The steering wheel is in nappa leather/Alcantara with blue, white and red stitching. Finally, the side badges Esprit Alpine do not fail to recall the level of finish.
Where is the Renault Austral 2022 manufactured?
The Austral of the French car manufacturer Renault is produced in the plant of Palancia in Spain, like the Kadjar. The brand with the diamond has bet everything on this SUV, the competitor of the family SUV Peugeot 3008.
Engines, performance and consumption
The Renault Austral E-Tech replaces the Kadjar produced from 2015 to 2022 and is based on the CMF-CD3 technical platform of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi group. This allows the submission of three types of motorization: “E-Tech Full Hybrid”, “Mild Hybrid”, and “Mild Hybrid Advanced” :
The new finishes
The Renault Austral E-Tech is available in five trim levels, including two “Alpine Spirit”. Discover the details of the different finishes available in the catalog:
Equilibre
Entry-level finish
Techno
In addition to the Equilibre finish
Techno Esprit Alpine
In addition to the Techno finish
Iconic
In addition to the Techno finish
Iconic Esprit Alpine
In addition to the Iconic
All you have to do is choose the level of finish that meets your expectations.
When is the Renault Austral E-Tech coming out?
Renault says it is ready to begin marketing its new SUV, the Austral, in September 2022. Pre-orders have been open since June 30, 2022, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in early December 2022.
The prices
A few days before the start of its marketing in France, Renault unveils the prices of its SUV. The starting price for the Austral Renault is €33,400 for the entry-level Equilibre trim level, with the 130-horsepower Mild Hybrid Advanced engine.
The most expensive model is the 200 horsepower E-Tech hybrid version with the Iconic Esprit Alpine trim. Its price is €44,900.
Prices of the Renault Austral Mild Hybrid Advanced 130 hp (2022)
Prices of the Renault Austral Mild Hybrid 160 hp automatic (2022)
Prices for the Renault Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 hp (2022)
Prices for the Renault Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 hp (2022)
Our opinion
So €33,400 is the minimum price you need to spend to afford the Renault Austral E-Tech 2022. The new family SUV that replaces the Kadjar is available for order from September 20, 2022. Pre-orders are already possible. This hybrid model comes in five different trim levels.
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