Renault Austral 2025: Hybrid SUV, how it is done and how it goes, prices and consumption

Passes from a stylistic renewal, with a facilift completely renewed in the sign of continuity with the current design of the brand and with the other medium and large SUVs of the range, the debut on the restyling market of Renault Austral, coming to dealerships in two completely electrified versions, Mild Hybrid from 160 HP And Full Hybrid e–Tech from 200 hp. In addition to the production line, which has its beating heart inside the Palencia plant, in Spain, both variants are united by a platform CMF–CD also shared with the most sporty Rafale and the spacious Espace. And even if, in future perspective, for the French house led by Luca de Meo The password is dare (the strategic plan will be presented by the end of the year Futuramain force until 2030 to replace the current Renaulution) there are no further extensions, or new models, on a platform that, for a few months, has been seeing the Italian engineer at the head of the project Fabio di Muro, former Stellantis with a past between the Fiatfor the 500, theAlfa Romeo and the Jeep (for the Renegade). Here are all the details on the most recent update of this segment SUV C produced and marketed by the Casa della Losanga.

Renault Austral: battery, engines, versions

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In a transversal proposal that contemplates two electrified versions, Renault look with satisfaction net increase in your market share in the C-SUV segment, rather than doubled within four years and currently beyond the 5% of the total, with further growth prospects, and to the choices of a customers that mainly rewards the most equipped versions (with 44% of buyers goes on the top of the range Esprit Alpine) and with motorization Full Hybrid e–Tech from 200 hp (which represents 80%). The latter is equipped with an endothermic engine powered by 3 -cylinder petrol from 1.199 cc of displacement from 130 HP (96 kW) e 205 nm maximum torque combined with two electric engines, respectively from 70 HP (50 kW) e 205 nm pair, powered by a lithium ion battery from 2 kWhand from a High–Voltage Starter Generatora high voltage generator from 25 HPwith a couple of 50 Nmwhich guarantees the start of 1.2 liters and change them. On this front, however, the Losanga house confirmed that it had carried out some interventions on the calibrations of the multimodal automatic transmission capable of improving and reducing the times of the transition from one gear to another in order to guarantee a decrease in impact and to make the guide more fluid. And even if the entire range has an anterior traction, in this case it is possible to take advantage of a system 4Control Advanced with steering rear wheels which, especially in the most insidious curves, or took at a higher speed, offers greater stability and the handling of a city car to an SUV of 4.533 mmwith a diameter of steering between sidewalks is only 10.1 meters. Alternatively, you can opt for a Mild Hybrid from 160 HP And 270 nm with a couple with, under the hood, with a turbo 4 -cylinder from 1.333 cc of direct injection cylinder coupled to an alternator-star and a lithium-ion battery from 12 Vwith CVT type automatic transmission. The latter option will be available in Italy, and not in France, while the light hybrid disappears from 130 HP which characterized the French SUV since the introduction on the 2022 market.

Renault Austral, the test: how it goes, consumption, performance

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Think about Barcelona And immediately the main monuments, the Ramblas and above all the sea come to mind. Yet in just over half an hour it is possible to reach the heights placed by less than 100 kilometers north of the city center. If the departure is then set directly near Martorella center of across 28 thousand inhabitants To strong industrial traction, then to reach the winding mountain roads of the hinterland just a dozen kilometers that traveled on the highway is enough. And to say that, as of autonomy, the Renault Austral Full Hybrid e–Tech from 200 hp is able to reach the 1,100 km Thanks to a tank from 55 literswhile the battery recharges during the trip. And even if, on a future perspective, this model should represent a sort of Trait d ‘Union among the most performance Rafale and a New Espace Designed above all for long travel, the impression is that the winning card of this sport utility vehicle is mainly represented by low consumption, equal to 4,7 l/100 km (the Mild Hybrid comes to 6.2 l/100 km), with CO2 emissions in the combined WLTP mixed cycle equal to 106 g/km (against the 140 g/km of the younger sister). Both are able to reach a maximum speed of 180 km/hwith the full hybrid that, while serving a greater mass (up to 1,612 kg empty in travel order), is able to shoot from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds (9 clear Mild Hybrid). Good stability of this car, even in the most insidious curves taken at high speed while, if placed under stress, the automatic transmission mete He loses a pinch of brilliance. Four driving methods (Echo, Sport, Comfort And Lost) available for a model capable of offering high comfort inside the passenger compartment even on an almost long journey 200 kilometers.

Renault Austral: design, size, exterior

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Practically does not change anything in terms of size (the length stands on 4.533 mmwith a step of 2,667 mma width equal to 1,830 mm and a height of 1,645 mm), while it is in the design that the new Renault Austral presents the main innovations. In particular, the design of the new hood, of the bumper and the grille is significantly approaching that of the SUVs Rafale And New Espacewith small 3D losanghe impressed in the bumper and standard headlights LED Adaptive Vision or Matrix Visionscattered around the central logo. Also renew the sides, especially in the lower part, and the upper and central part of the tailgate placed in the back and characterized by a more elegant design. The trunk of the version Full Hybrid E-Tech from 200 hpInstead, boast a load capacity between the 527 he is 1,736 literswhile on Mild Hybrid we start from 555 liters To get to 1,761 Available by lowering the row of the rear seats.

Renault Austral: infotainment, interior, technology

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Inside the passenger compartment Renault Austral It offers new ergonomic seats and an important renewal from a technological point of view. In particular, the occupants of the front row can count on a double screen of Openr (the famous reversion that occupies a good part of the dashboard) which combines the digital digital display driver 12 ” with the multimedia one from 9 “ or from 12.3 “depending on the versions. Among the confirmations, a Head-up display stands out from 9.3 inches already present in the previous version. It is unpublished for the entire range, however, the driver’s recognition system which is operated through a special camera integrated in the left upright. Once the registration of a user profile is completed by means of the multimedia display, the driver will be enough to go on the vehicle for Activate a personalized initial menufavorite radio and media stations, automatic driving seat adjustment (with electrically adjustable external rear views, according to the options set) and Google applications via the Openr Link system with integrated Google. The latest generation ADAS range available is particularly rich, with 32 possible options among the driving security systems.

Renault Austral: fittings, prices and technical data sheet

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With the advent of this restyling, Renault goes to streamline the range of an SUV Austral Available in two electrified engines, Mild Hybrid from 160 HP or Full Hybrid e–Tech from 200 hpand in three arrangements (Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine). The opening of the orders is scheduled for the month of June, with the beginning of marketing in various European countries that will take place by the summer. The price list has not yet been officially communicated, but should start from 35,600 euros For the light hybrid, while for the most performing variant you should get to 38,600 euros.