Renault is renewing its offer in the SUV category with hybrid engines with the new Austral, from €30,900
The new Renault Austral continues the offensive started with the Arkana and the 100% electric Megane E-Tech in this segment, with a more resounding, attractive and technological exterior design that encompasses all SUV codes. The range has three finishes: Equilibre, Techno and Iconic. It also offers, for the first time in a Renault vehicle, an Esprit Alpine version with a sporty look, available in the two higher power finishes, with 160 or 200 hp.
The refined interior of the new Austral, in turn, offers a comfort befitting the family models that have marked Renault’s history. The jewel of a spacious cabin, the Open R display combines the display of data on the instrument panel with that of navigation and multimedia by integrating the best of Google services. The two large 12-inch diagonal screens, in addition to the 9.3-inch head-up display, offer a total of almost 1,000 cm2 for an intuitive and connected driving experience. In addition, a “head-up display” system is available to project the most important driving data onto the windscreen.
With a length of 4.51 meters, a width of 1.84 meters and a height of 1.62 meters, the Austral has a long wheelbase of 2.67 meters, providing great stability and stability when driving and at the same time a large luggage space of up to 575 liters with the sliding rear seat system. The tailgate can be optionally equipped with the “hands-free” system.
In total, the new Renault Austral offers up to 32 driving aids, divided into three categories: driving, parking and safety. In addition, it also introduces the “4 CONTROL Advanced” system, the third generation of Renault’s four-wheel steering, which has been continuously improved over 15 years. Unique in its segment, it offers the agility of a city car and unparalleled agility on all types of roads.
The new Austral offers a new version of the E-Tech full hybrid system, more powerful and efficient, and a 12V Mild Hybrid petrol engine. To highlight the new-generation E-Tech Full Hybrid engine with consumption from just 4.6 liters and CO2 emissions from 104 g/km, with the best fuel-to-performance ratio on the market. The prices of the Austral series start at 30,900 euros for the 140 hp Mild Hybrid version.
To provide a driving experience that combines dynamism and efficiency, Renault has developed a new-generation E-Tech Full Hybrid engine for the Austral, with 160PS (available in 2023) or 200PS versions. In its most powerful version with 200 hp, this propulsion system consists of a new 1.2-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine producing 130 hp and 205 newton meters of torque, combined with a new electric motor, a lithium-ion battery (2 kWh / 400V ) and an intelligent multi-mode gearbox that offers up to 15 combinations, two of which are in 100% electric mode. Its fuel consumption, starting at 4.6 litres, and its CO2 emissions, starting at 104 g/km, are unrivaled in its category.
A Mild Hybrid 12 Volt engine completes the engine range, based on a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection delivering 140 hp (manual/automatic) or 160 hp (automatic). This engine achieves lower fuel consumption from 6.1 liters and CO2 emissions from 138 g/km.
The New Austral range has three trim levels: Equilibre, Techno and Iconic. The two upper levels can be configured with a very special finish: Esprit Alpine. First introduced to the brand, this finish inherits the sporty DNA of the Alpine brand and reflects it with a unique design. The Alpine versions enhance the Austral’s appeal with its sporty front bumper in satin gray foil, 20-inch diameter alloy wheels, gloss black window trims, 3D-effect rear lights, Alcantara fabric upholstery with blue stitching and nappa leather steering wheel with blue, white and red stitching.
As a top model, the Equilibre version offers an elegant and attractive design, both on the outside, with a large chrome grille and high-gloss black wheel arches, and on the inside, with an attractive dashboard and a central display of 9 inches." and a large 12.3 driver display". This trim level is fully equipped, including rear parking assist, hands-free access and map start and LED lighting.
The Techno finish is enhanced by a host of styling cues, including 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, leather/fabric upholstery and custom mood lighting. It offers state-of-the-art equipment as standard, such as the Open R link system on a 12.3 screen" with Google connectivity and services, including navigation via Google Maps. Techno upholstery offers the best interior space in its class, thanks to the rear row of 1/3 – 2/3 sliding seats with center armrest.
The iconic finish includes 20 diamond-cut alloy wheels", two-tone paint with a black roof, chrome roof racks and 3D effect LED taillights. In addition, it includes standard comfort elements such as the electric driver’s seat with massage function, heated front seats and the electric tailgate. It is also equipped with a 3D camera with 360-degree view and stop & go adaptive cruise control.
Engine: Petrol + Electric
Displacement: 1,199 cm³
Power: 200 hp
0 to 100: 8.4 seconds
Speed: 175 km/h
Consumption: 5.6 liters
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Automatic switch
CO2 emissions: 104 gr/km
DGT label: ECO
Length: 4.51 meters. Width: 1.84m. Height: 1.62m.
Trunk: 575 liters
Price: 39,600 euros
Source: La Verdad
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