Renault unveils its brand new SUV, the Rafale

KUALA LUMPUR: For a while now Renault has been busy strategizing its model lineup, however in the process, the automaker unveiled its all-new sports utility vehicle. Called the Renault Rafale, the new car is named after a 1934 racing plan.

“The All-new Rafale is a powerful illustration of the Renault brand’s new design language. It is in keeping with its DNA through generous curves, treated with great precision, combined with lines of tension and technical details that bring character and sophistication to the whole. With its unprecedented style, quality craftsmanship, and proportions, the All-new Renault Rafale asserts its power and personality on the road,” said Gilles Vidal, Renault’s VP of Design.

Renault brand CEO, Fabrice Cambolive added to the car’s intro saying, “The All-new Renault Rafale is central in the Renaulution, symbolizes our move upmarket and shows that we belong in every customer segment. With its captivating coupe-SUV design crafted for intense experiences, it provides unprecedented driving pleasure with its hybrid powertrains and a standard-setting chassis brimming with passion and know-how from Renault engineers.”

Let us get to know the new Renault Rafale in detail -

Design language

The Rafale features the brand’s latest design language which is reflected in its exterior profile. For instance, in its new front grille and new matrix LED light signature.

Powertrain

Powering the new Renault Rafale is the brand's E-Tech hybrid setup that pumps out a maximum power output of 200 hp.

In the future the SUV will benefit from a newly developed plug-in hybrid setup giving out a maximum output of 300 hp. Part of the setup will be Renault’s all-wheel drive system, updated rear-wheel steering, and model-specific chassis tuning.

Features

Not much is known about the all-new Rafale yet, however, the SUV is known to benefit from -

• A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• A 12-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen
• Android Automotive 12 OS
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Are you looking forward to the arrival of the Renault Rafale? Let us know in the comments.

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