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) |
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| 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 Renault Taliant |
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| 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) produced by Renault since 2023.[3] The vehicle is based on the third-generation Dacia Sandero, and mainly sold in Latin America.
Overview
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The Kardian is built on a new iteration of the CMF architecture, called RMP (Renault Modular Platform).[4][5][6] It shares some parts with the third generation Dacia Sandero, and the dashboard with the Renault Taliant.[7] It is manufactured in Curitiba, Brazil for the South American market, with future plans for production in Casablanca, Morocco.[3][8]
Powertrain
[edit]A new 125 hp (93 kW) flexfuel engine debuts, an evolution of the 1.0 TCe found on the Sandero.[4] 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[clarification needed] 2024.[4]
In some countries such as Mexico, the Kardian is powered by a 1.6-litre engine producing 114 PS (112 hp; 84 kW).[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.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Corot, Léna (20 November 2023). "Comment Renault modernise son usine au Brésil pour produire le Kardian". www.usinenouvelle.com (in French). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Félix, Thomas (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.
- ^ a b c d Foultier, Vincent (25 October 2023). "A la découverte du Renault Kardian, cousin sud-américain de la Dacia Sandero Stepway". www.largus.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Cristófalo, Carlos. "Comparación: "¿En qué se diferencia el Renault Kardian del Dacia Stepway?"". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Malan, Andrea (2 November 2023). "Renault plan's global push with help from China's Geely". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Bertaux, Julien (25 October 2023). "Renault Kardian : très séduisant, mais pas pour nous". Caradisiac.com (in French). Archived from the original on 26 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.
- ^ "Renault Kardian chega ao México mais barato e com motor que Brasil não tem". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
External links
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- Official website (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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