The Renault Rafale is a mid-size crossover SUV in coupe SUV form that will be produced by French manufacturer Renault from 2024. Built upon the Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform, it shares about 75 percent of its parts and design features with the SUV Espace and Austral models.[2]
Codenamed 'DHN', the vehicle is the second coupe SUV produced by the brand after the Arkana compact crossover. In Renault's lineup, the vehicle is positioned between the Arkana and the slightly larger Espace V.[3]
The Rafale is named after the C.460 Rafale monoplane introduced in 1934 by the Caudron-Renault aviation company, although the name was also used more recently on the Dassault Rafale fighter jet.[4][5]
Overview
The vehicle is 4,710 mm (185 in) long, meaning it belongs to the British D-segment size segmentation, and will have a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid available.
The Rafale received a new plug-in hybrid powertrain with 300 hp (220 kW) and all-wheel drive by installing an electric motor at the rear.[5] Despite being smaller than the Espace, the Rafale is still considered the flagship for the brand.[6] The Renault Rafale E-Tech full hybrid version has an autonomy of 1,100 km with a full tank of petrol, according to WLTP data.[7]
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Powertrain
Available in both full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, the full-hybrid model includes an engine and one traction motor at the front axle 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) for a FWD layout (combined output of 146 kW (196 hp; 199 PS)). An additional electric motor run only as a generator produces 25 kW (34 hp; 34 PS).
The PHEV model adds an electric rear axle (100 kW) for an AWD layout. The motors create a combined output of 224 kW (300 hp; 305 PS) and 450 N⋅m (45.9 kg⋅m; 332 lb⋅ft).[8]
| Type | Model | Engine code | Displacement | Power | Torque | Combined system output | Electric motor | Battery | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Transmission | Layout | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol full hybrid | 1.2 E-Tech | HR12 | 1,199 cc (73.2 in3) I3 turbo | Engine: 96 kW (129 hp; 131 PS)
Electric Motor: 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) |
Engine: 205 N⋅m (20.9 kp⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft)
Electric Motor: 205 N⋅m (20.9 kp⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft) |
146 kW (196 hp; 199 PS) | - | 400 V, 2 kWh lithium-ion | N/A | 8.9 | MultiMode automatic | FWD | |
| 2024–present | |||||||||||||
| Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1.2 E-Tech 4x4 | HR12 | 1,199 cc (73.2 in3) I3 turbo | Engine: 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS)
Motor 1: 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) Motor 2: 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) |
Engine: 230 N⋅m (23.5 kp⋅m; 170 lb⋅ft)
Motor 1: 205 N⋅m (20.9 kp⋅m; 151 lb⋅ft) Motor 2: 195 N⋅m (19.9 kp⋅m; 144 lb⋅ft) |
224 kW (300 hp; 305 PS) / 450 N⋅m (45.9 kp⋅m; 332 lb⋅ft) | - | 400 V, 22 kWh | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 6.4 s | Front: MultiMode automatic, Rear: Electric Rear Axle | AWD | |
| 2024–present |
References
- ^ a b c d Pappas, Thanos (June 18, 2023). "2024 Renault Rafale Is Brand's New Flagship Coupe-SUV With Up To 296 HP". Carscoops.
- ^ "The All New Renault Rafale". Renault UK.
- ^ "TOUCHDOWN AS RENAULT DEBUTS NEW COUPE-STYLED RAFALE SUV". Graaff-Reinet Advertiser.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (2023-05-16). "Renault Rafale Is An Austral-Based Hybrid Coupe-SUV, Debuts On June 18". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 2023-07-06.
- ^ a b "2024 Renault Rafale Coupe-SUV Debuts With 300 Horsepower". Motor1.com. June 18, 2023.
- ^ "Taking flight: 2024 Renault Rafale debuts as brand's new mid-size SUV flagship, but will it come to Australia?". CarsGuide.
- ^ "Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300 HP: Alpine Performance Meets Plug-in Hybrid Efficiency". Car Division.
- ^ "Renault unveiling high-performance version of Rafale PHEV". GreenCar Congress. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
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