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Renault Is Surprising The Market With New SUV. The Renault Kardian, A Model That Promises To Compete With Pulse And Nivus, Promises Great Power At An Affordable Price.
The new Renault SUV, the Kardian, arrives in Brazil in March next year, and the French brand is already preparing the ground for its launch. The new strategy of the brand focuses on SUVs and pickups. Renault revealed some data about the design, engine, and other specifications of the Kardian, which will be produced domestically.
New SUV Renault Kardian Delivers 125 Horsepower
The new Renault SUV will be produced at the plant in Curitiba, supplying the demands of over 20 countries. Next, it will also be produced in Morocco. The car will feature a 1.0 turbo engine and dual-clutch transmission.
The French brand has announced only this variation for now, and as sales take off, new options may emerge. Regarding specifications, the Renault Kardian will have 125 horsepower, 220 Nm of torque, and 6 gears. The model will be responsible for debuting the CMF-B modular platform in Brazil, with the capacity to produce cars from 4 to 5 meters.
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In addition, it will feature blind spot alert, frontal collision warning, six airbags, safe distance, adaptive cruise control, a 7-inch cockpit, black leather interior, an 8-inch multimedia center, wireless charging, and USB ports.
The new Renault SUV is based on the third generation of the Dacia Sandero, but with design changes to avoid confusion. The LED interior lighting, the headlights connected to the front grille, and the glossy black finish are part of the new visual features.
Renault Kardian Expected To Arrive In The Brazilian Market For R$ 100 Thousand
In terms of size, the model measures 4.12 meters in length, 1.75 meters in height, and 2.69 meters in wheelbase, in addition to a trunk capacity of 410 liters. The wheels are 17 inches in diameter. With these specifications, Renault’s SUV sits between the Fiat Pulse, its main rival, and the Volkswagen Nivus. It is worth noting that some data about the new vehicle are still under wraps and will be revealed as the car’s launch date approaches.
It is still unknown about the acceleration and speed of the Kardian, for example. Another piece of information that remains concealed by the French brand is its pricing in Brazil. Considering that the model will compete with the Fiat Pulse, it is expected to be priced similarly. Currently, the Fiat model has a starting price of R$ 100,990.
What Were The Best-Selling SUVs In 2023?
The Volkswagen T-Cross repeated its strong performance from June and closed July 2023 again at the top of the ranking of the best-selling SUVs in the country. The compact crossover from the German brand sold more units than the previous month (8,853 vs. 7,264) and left competitors behind.
The numbers released by Fenabrave solidified the T-Cross as the best-selling SUV in the country for the year to date. The model recorded 40,587 units sold between January and July 2023 compared to 25,262 for the Creta from Hyundai.
The gap widened significantly due to the poor performance of the South Korean SUV in July. The Creta was only the 5th best-selling vehicle of the month, with 5,314 units sold. Ahead of it were the Chevrolet Tracker with 5,438 and the Jeep Renegade with 5,556.
The 2nd best-selling SUV in Brazil in July was quite a surprise, the Volkswagen Nivus, which appeared in 8th position in June. The T-Cross’s sibling sold 6,498 units in the month and improved its position in the overall ranking for the year, surpassing the Nissan Kicks and taking the 13th place.
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