Renault’s Announcement Could Leave Competitors Shaken With The Combo Of The New Compact SUV. Check Out More Details!
Renault has just announced the pre-sale of its newest compact SUV, the Renault Kardian. With prices starting at R$ 112,790, the model arrives in the Brazilian market with the mission to face heavyweight competitors, such as the Fiat Pulse and the Volkswagen Nivus, according to the site Auto Esporte.
The compact Renault Kardian will be available in three versions: Evolution, Techno, and Premiere Edition. Prices start at R$ 112,790 for the Evolution version, moving to R$ 122,990 for the Techno version, and reaching R$ 132,790 for the Premiere Edition launch version.
Equipment Of The New Compact SUV
The Evolution version of the compact SUV features LED headlights, functional roof bars, 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, side and curtain airbags, hill-start assist, speed limiter and controller, parking sensors and rearview camera, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, paddle shift, an 8-inch multimedia center with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electric mirrors, and digital air conditioning.
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The Techno version adds a raised console with an armrest, a dashboard with soft covering, automatic emergency braking, electric parking brake, and 17-inch two-tone wheels, with an option for two-tone painting.
The Premiere Edition version includes the same equipment as the Techno, plus adaptive cruise control, safe distance and blind spot alerts, multiview camera, front parking sensor, automatic headlight activation, wireless cellphone charger, diamond-cut and darkened 17-inch wheels, fog lights, and two-tone painting.
Pre-Sale And Availability Of The New Compact SUV
The pre-sale of the Renault Kardian SUV started at 3 PM this Monday (19), with the availability of purchasing the R Pass package. Priority delivery of the car is guaranteed for those who make a reservation with a deposit of R$ 1,000. The pre-sale for the general public will be available starting next Tuesday (20).
The Renault Kardian SUV will be equipped with a 1.0 turbo TCe engine with direct fuel injection, coupled with a six-speed dual-clutch automated EDC transmission. This configuration delivers 125 hp of power and 22.4 kgfm of torque when fueled with ethanol.
With a length of 4.11 meters, a wheelbase of 2.60 meters, a width of 1.77 meters, and a height of 1.54 meters, the Kardian offers a trunk capacity of up to 410 liters, surpassing its direct competitors in interior space.
The Renault Kardian promises to be an interesting option in the competitive compact SUV segment, offering a complete package of equipment, bold design, and a competitive value proposition.

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