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2026 Renault Austral

After expanding its fleet a few years ago with the new family-friendly Austral, Renault has decided to launch a refreshed version of this model. The new Austral is Renault’s compact SUV that brings a visual change but also greater passenger comfort compared to the current model.

The design changes are inspired by the Rafale model, and include a new front end, a new hood, a new multi-angled radiator grille with the Renault logo, narrow headlights, while the DRL lights in the shape of an airplane wing are located in the bumper. The rear lights are smaller despite the trend of long light lines.

The cabin features more ergonomic seats with additional cushions, a 12.3-inch dashboard and a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which will be familiar to anyone who has been behind the wheel of the current SUV. However, more apps are available via Google’s media system.

“Renault Austral has a key role to play in our C-segment market offensive. Unique on the market, it is a compact car that thinks big, with the exceptional interior space provided by the sliding rear seat, the highly efficient full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain, as well as onboard equipment rivaling higher market segments with 4Control Advanced, driver recognition with automatic profile loading and OpenR Link with Google built-in. Ultra-versatile and even more desirable with its contemporary looks, New Renault Austral has all the qualities to reach even more buyers,” said Bruno Vanel, VP Product Performance, Renault Brand.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Austral is powered by a 1.2-L gasoline engine combined with electric motors, with a total power of 200 hp, paired with a clutchless multi-mode automatic gearbox. Outside France, the range also includes a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine (160 hp) assisted by a starter-alternator, and a 12V lithium-ion battery mated to a CVT-type automatic gearbox.

Renault claims that the new Austral is quieter thanks to the Alpine equipment package, which includes laminated glass for the front doors, which further reduces noise, and new engine mounts that reduce vibrations in the cabin.

Source: Renault

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Refreshed Renault Espace

In 2023, Renault unveiled the sixth generation Espace, which shares most of its components with the Austral model. Two years later, the French manufacturer launched a refreshed version of the model.

Renault increased the length of the refreshed Espace to 4.74 meters, added a new Renault design language, a new Baltic blue-gray exterior color, and an exclusive Light Sand interior. This design language was first seen with the arrival of the flagship Rafale model, and was quickly adopted by the smaller Captur and Symbioz models. It includes a redesigned front end with new LED lights, redesigned daytime running lights, a new radiator grille, and simplified bumper air intakes that give it a more elegant look.

The cabin features ergonomic front seats and improved soundproofing. The refreshed Espace is the first Renault model to feature a new driver recognition system, which activates a user profile with personalized settings that include seat position, favorite radio stations, and infotainment system applications. A large glass roof is available as an option and comes with Solarbay technology that allows it to be transparent or darkened according to the driver’s wishes. In front of the driver is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch infotainment system screen, while a 9.3-inch head-up display is optional.

Renault also offers three equipment packages: Techno, Iconic and Espirit Alpine, which differ in their radiator grilles and slightly smaller rear lights.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Espace is powered by a 1.2-L three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine combined with two electric motors with a total power of 200 hp, and offers a range of 1,100 km. The same hybrid powertrain is used in the current version.

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