New Renault Austral with more comfort and hybrid efficiency
London, April 03, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) ––Launched in 2022, Renault Austral is a unique SUV. Compact on the outside, spacious and modular on the inside, it is the most versatile vehicle available in the C segment. Positioned alongside New Renault Espace and Renault Rafale, it supports the hybrid arm of the Renault range in the C- and D-segment offensive announced in the Renaulution Strategic Plan.
New Renault Austral has received a contemporary makeover, with a fully transformed front end. The cues of Renault’s new design language are visible on most of the body features, giving it an overall look that is consistent with the other C- and D- segment models in the hybrid range, Rafale and New Espace.
The interior ambience echoes the elegance of the exterior styling, with new front seats and upholstery. It also gains technology rivalling higher market segments, with driver recognition and new apps available via the OpenR Link system with Google built-in.
Ultra-versatile, New Renault Austral delivers an exceptional driving experience on both long journeys and the daily commute. With its full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain and clutchless multi-mode automatic gearbox, it offers one of the best power / fuel efficiency / driving comfort ratios on the market.
4Control Advanced, Multi-Sense and 32 new-generation ADAS also contribute to a level of driving comfort and onboard safety on a par with the best.
New Renault Austral is available in three trim levels: Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine.
Still built at the Palencia plant (Spain), New Renault Austral will be available in several European countries before the summer.
Major changes have been made to the exterior design of New Renault Austral. The new bonnet, bumper and grille gain more character, in the same way as on Rafale and New Espace. Reflecting the brand’s new design cues, the bumper features small embossed 3D diamonds scattered around the central logo. The precision of these details is matched by the high-tech design of the new front and rear lights.
The styling update also extends to many other body features. At the rear, in particular, the upper and central sections of the tailgate gain more elegant lines.
Still available in Gloss Schist Grey, Starry Black, Pearl White and Flame Red, New Renault Austral offers two new body colours, Ultramarine Blue and Satin Pearl White. Satin Schist Grey and Satin Pearl White are reserved for the Esprit Alpine finish.
The two-tone finish with a Starry Black roof has proved highly popular with customers and is now available from the Techno trim.
Powertrains and ADAS: performance, efficiency and safety
Improved driveability
The new shock absorbers have improved damping capabilities for roadholding on a par with the best.
Alongside the 19- and 20-inch diamond-cut wheels, the standard tyre size is now 18 inch on the Evolution trim level. At the same time, the Extended Grip system is now compatible with 18- and 20-inch tyres.
New all-season 18″ and 20″ tyres are also now available.
Mild Hybrid 160 hp powertrain
The Mild Hybrid 160 hp powertrain comprises a 4-cylinder 1.3-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine assisted by a starter-alternator, and a 12V lithium-ion battery mated to a CVT-type automatic gearbox.
This powertrain has combined consumption of 6.2 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 140 g/km*.
*homologation pending
Full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain
The full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain is mated to an intelligent clutchless automatic multi-mode dogbox. Fitted with new software, the gearbox is more responsive, eliminating flat-spots on kick-down or acceleration.
The full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain comprises a 3-cylinder 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine developing 130 hp (96 kW) with 205 Nm of torque, and two electric motors:
the main electric motor has a capacity of 50 kW (70 hp and 205 Nm) and is powered by a 2 kWh/400V lithium-ion battery. This motor is for electric driving.
the secondary electric motor or high-voltage starter generator (HSG) develops 25 hp for 50 Nm of torque. This motor starts the internal combustion engine and manages gear changes.
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