Renault Kardian
| Renault Kardian | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | November 2023 – present[1] |
| Assembly | Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Renault do Brasil) |
| Designer | Thomas Félix, Luiz Antonelli, Yuri Hayek, Gabriel Sfiazof[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | RMP |
| Related | Dacia Sandero III |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol flex-fuel: 1.0 L I3 turbo |
| Transmission | 6-speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm (102.5 in) |
| Length | 4,119 mm (162.2 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Stepway (Latin America) |
The Renault Kardian is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment), unveiled by Renault on 25 October 2023.[3] It will be manufactured in Curitiba, Brazil for the South American market, with future plans for production in Casablanca, Morocco.[3][4]
Overview[edit]
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The model is built on a new iteration of the CMF architecture, called RMP (Renault Modular Platform).[5][6][7] It shares some parts with the third generation Dacia Sandero.[8]
Powertrain[edit]
A new 125 hp (93 kW) flexfuel engine debuts, an evolution of the 1.0 TCe found on the Sandero.[9] For the first time, this engine can be equipped with an all-new dual-clutch automatic transmission (codename DW23), which is due to be available in Europe with the launch of the third-generation Duster, scheduled for spring 2024.[9]
Design[edit]
During the presentation of the model, Gilles Vidal, the design director, emphasized that the Kardian was the result of joint work between the Renault styling teams in France and Brazil.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Comment Renault modernise son usine au Brésil pour produire le Kardian". 20 November 2023 – via www.usinenouvelle.com.
- ^ Thomas Félix (26 October 2023). "Renault Kardian" – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Chilton, Chris (25 October 2023). "The Renault Kardian Is A Stylish Baby SUV That Even The French Can't Buy". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Renault Kardian: a compact, modern and tech focused SUV set to conquer international markets". Automotive World. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "A la découverte du Renault Kardian, cousin sud-américain de la Dacia Sandero Stepway". www.largus.fr. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Comparación: "¿En qué se diferencia el Renault Kardian del Dacia Stepway?"". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Andrea Malan (2 November 2023). "Renault plan's global push with help from China's Geely". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Renault Kardian : très séduisant, mais pas pour nous". Caradisiac.com. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "A la découverte du Renault Kardian, cousin sud-américain de la Dacia Sandero Stepway". www.largus.fr. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
External links[edit]
- Official website (Brazil)
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