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2025 Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4

Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4 is the first version of Renault’s flagship SUV coupe with four-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid drive. With the Atelier Alpine version, you get a custom chassis that was worked on by the brand’s experts who also worked on the A110 model.

The Rafale was introduced last summer, but the only available model was powered by a 1.2-L engine with 200 hp (149 kW) assisted by two electric motors (one starter generator and one larger motor integrated into the gearbox) and all-wheel drive. However, Renault added a third engine (136 hp/101 kW) to the rear axle in the Rafale E-Tech 4×4, and now the power total is 300 hp (224 kW). That’s more than enough to accelerate the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.4 seconds. It is equipped with a 22 kWh battery that provides an electric range of 100 km. The battery can be charged to 80 percent capacity in 130 minutes, and a full charge takes 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Customers can choose between two equipment packages, Espirit Alpine and Atelier Alpine. The Espirit Alpine gets branded floor mats and 20-inch wheels, while the Atelier Alpine version is adorned with Satin Summit blue bodywork, a Starry black spoiler and a set of 21-inch Chicane wheels. Atelier Alpine brings adaptive suspension, a road scanning camera in front of the car, Chasis Control on the infotainment system screen, which is used to select one of three settings (Comfort, Dynamic and Sport) that adjust the shock absorbers and steering angle of the rear wheels.

The car will go on sale in Europe in Q3 2024, and the price is currently unknown.

Source: Renault

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Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Roland Garros

For years, Renault has produced special editions of its Renault 5 model inspired by one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, Roland Garros. The same path was continued with the new electric version of this model, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric.

The special edition will be offered in three body colors: Pearl White, Midnight Blue, Starry Black and Matt Slate Gray. Each car will be equipped with a Satin Black roof trimmed with chrome trim, featuring Roland Garros logos and a St. Andrew’s Cross pattern inspired by the stadium’s architecture. There are also 18-inch Ecrou Diamond Black wheels with Matt Slate Gray center caps.

Inside, the seats are covered in recycled textiles, inspired by the fabric used to make sports equipment. There’s also plenty of Roland Garros logos, even on the e-pop shifter shaped like a tennis racket handle. Also, the dashboard lighting displays the inscription “Roland Garros Paris” and pays homage to the clay surface of the court.

When it comes to the powertrain, the 40 kWh battery version is powered by an electric motor with 95 hp (71 kW) and 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) of torque or 120 hp (89 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) of torque, which is enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10 seconds. It weighs 1,350 kg. The slightly heavier version (1,450 kg) is equipped with a 52 kWh battery, and is powered by an electric motor with 150 hp (110 kW) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 7.5 seconds with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) and a range of 400 km.

Source: Renault

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The new generation of Renault Clio is coming in 2026

In 1990, Renault launched its supermini B-segment car, the Renault Clio. It is a popular model of the French manufacturer, which has been produced in five generations so far, and soon a new generation should arrive on the market as the only Renault hatchback with an internal combustion engine.

The new generation should fill the gap between the R5 and Megane, and the hybrid option will play a major role at least until customers get used to fully electric cars. It will use an upgraded version of the existing CMF-B platform. The Ampr Small platform (CMF-BEV) used by the all-electric R5 shares about 60 percent of components with the CMF-B platform, meaning a crossover is possible. This would mean that the hybrid and all-electric versions will have an identical design.

Speaking about the design, the new Clio will stand out from the current offer with its aesthetics, and the goal is to attract the attention of young families. Also, the sixth generation will face strong competition from rivals such as the Peugeot 208 and Opel Corsa, models that offer electric and hybrid variants.

It is now certain that Renault will continue to develop the hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options used by both the existing E-Tech-badged Clio and Captur. By 2026, electrified cars could offer greater range while reducing fuel consumption.

Source: Renault