- More assertive and with stronger contemporary edge, New Renault Austral adopts the brand’s new design language. Featuring completely redesigned front and rear ends and a new light signature, its overall look is now more consistent with Rafale
- Illustrating the continuing C-segment offensive, the onboard experience is upgraded in terms of both comfort and useful technologies. New features include a new digital rear-view camera and the introduction of contextual cruise control
- The interior gains new, more ergonomic front seats, new upholstery and improved soundproofing. The folding, reclining rear bench seat slides over 16 cm, allowing the driver to adapt load capacity as required (from 527 litres to 1,736 litres)
- New Renault Austral pairs the full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain with a clutchless multi-mode automatic gearbox for a performance/efficiency ratio on a par with the best: fuel consumption of 4.7 litres/100 km and 106g of CO2/km*
- Built on the CMF-CD platform, New Renault Austral has up to 30 new-generation driving aids
Launched in 2022, Renault Austral is a unique SUV. Compact on the outside, spacious and modular on the inside, it is the most versatile vehicle available in the C segment. Positioned alongside Renault Rafale, it supports the hybrid arm of the Renault range in the C- and D-segment offensive announced in the Renaulution Strategic Plan.
New Renault Austral has received a contemporary makeover, with a fully transformed front end. The cues of Renault’s new design language are visible on most of the body features, giving it an overall look that is consistent with the Renault Rafale.
The interior ambience echoes the elegance of the exterior styling, with new front seats and upholstery. It also gains technology rivalling higher market segments, with new apps available via the OpenR Link system with Google built-in.
Ultra-versatile, New Renault Austral delivers an exceptional driving experience on both long journeys and the daily commute. With its full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp powertrain and clutchless multi-mode automatic gearbox, it offers one of the best power / fuel efficiency / driving comfort ratios on the market.
Multi-Sense and up to 30 new-generation ADAS also contribute to a level of driving comfort and onboard safety on a par with the best.
New Renault Austral is available in three trim levels: techno, techno esprit Alpine and iconic esprit Alpine. Still built at the Palencia plant (Spain), New Renault Austral will be available in the UK in the second half of the year.
“Renault Austral has a key role to play on 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 rivalling 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.”
Bruno Vanel, VP Product Performance, Renault Brand