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Brand New Renault Austral 1.2 E-Tech FHEV Techno Esprit Alpine 5dr Auto

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Featured specification

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Standard specification

Driver Convenience

12" openR multimedia screen12.3" driver information display cluster
9.3" head-up displayApple car play and Android auto
Autonomous driving level 2: adaptive cruise control with speed limiter, lane centering and hands-off detectionBlind spot warning
BluetoothConfigurable dashboard display
Digital owner's manualDriver attention alert system
E-callEco mode
Electric power boot openingEmergency lane keep assist including overtaking and oncoming traffic
Engine start buttonExterior temperature display
Front cross traffic cameraFront, rear and side parking sensors
Gear selection indicatorGoogle built-in: maps, assistant and playstore
Internet accessLane change warning
Lane departure warningMultisense driving modes (eco, comfort, sport and normal)
OEM internet servicesOn board diagnostics
PASPedestrian alert
Real time traffic informationRear cross traffic alert
Rear cross traffic cameraRear view camera
Service interval indicatorStart/stop system
TailgateTraffic and speed sign recognition with overspeed prevention
Travel data recorderTrip computer
Voice control for audio, climate, telephone, navigationWi-Fi hotspot

Entertainment

2 front and 2 rear USB-C portsArkamys audio system with 8 speakers
DAB radioSteering wheel audio controls

Exterior Features

Auto dimming door mirrorsAuto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic high / low beamBody coloured bumpers
Cornering headlightsDoor mirror LED indicator lights
Door sill protectorElectric adjustable door mirrors
Electric folding and heated door mirrorsElectric one-touch power front and rear windows
esprit Alpine detailingFlush roof bars
Frameless rear view mirror with rain and light sensorFront fog lights
Front wiper de-icerHeated rear window
LED 3rd brake lightLED adaptive vision
LED daytime running lightsLED rear lights with moirage effect
Matrix LED vision headlightsPrivacy glass
Rear side wing doorsShark fin antenna
Tinted rear windowsTrailer Stability Programme
Underbody protectionVariable intermittent front wash/wipe
Variable intermittent rear wash/wipe 

Interior Features

12v power outlet in cargo area12V power outlets front and rear
3 folding rear headrestsAir purifier
Cabin air filterCigarette lighter
Cloth/alcantara upholsteryCruise control operation in steering wheel
Dual zone automatic climate controlElectric front seats with lumbar adjustment, massage function, driver recognition and easy access
Esprit Alpine leather steering wheelFalse floor in boot
Front and rear head restraintsFront floor lighting
Heated front seatsHeated steering wheel
Interior ambient lightingISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
Luggage area dividerLuggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment lightManually adjustable steering column
Multifunction steering wheelReach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear armrestRegenerative braking paddles
Rubber floor matsSeat pockets on rear of front seats
Single front passenger seatSliding 3 seat rear bench
Sliding centre console handrestTie down hooks
Timed interior light 

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seatsABS
Automatic emergency braking system (urban, city pedestrian and cyclist)Curtain airbags
Distance warning alertDriver airbag
Driver knee airbagElectronic parking brake with auto hold
Emergency brake assist with intersection functionESP
Fire protection systemFront & rear active emergency brake assist
Front side airbagsHeight adjustable front seatbelts
Height adjustable rear seatbeltsHill start assist
Manual rear child locksPassenger airbag
Passenger airbag deactivation systemPassenger knee airbag
Pedestrian airbag systemSeatbelt load limiter
Seatbelt pretensionersSeatbelt reminder
Tyre pressure monitor 

Security

AlarmCentral locking
Drive away door lockingHands free key card with keyless entry
ImmobiliserRemote central locking
Remote vehicle locator 

Wheels

20" Daytona alloy wheels
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh1.7Battery TypeLithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)69NOx0.0495
Particles0.0005Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb106WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High97WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low82
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium96 

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1199Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
Cylinders3Cylinders - Bore (mm)75.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)89.3Engine CodeH5F B7
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSEFuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears4 SPEEDNumber of Valves12
TransmissionSEMI-AUTO 

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb4.7WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High5.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High4.2WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low3.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium4.2WLTP - MPG - Comb60.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High50.4WLTP - MPG - High67.2
WLTP - MPG - Low76.4WLTP - MPG - Medium67.3

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC1.2
Badge Power200Coin DescriptionE-Tech full hybrid
Coin Seriestechno esprit AlpineGeneration Mark1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0722ENCAP Adult Occupant Protection %88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %83NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %69NCAP Safety Assist %87
Service Interval Frequency - Months12Service Interval Mileage18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage100000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)8.4Engine Power - BHP200
Engine Power - KW147Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM4500Engine Torque - LBS.FT151
Engine Torque - MKG20.9Engine Torque - NM205
Engine Torque - RPM1750Top Speed108

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front235/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear235/45 R20Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleDAYTONAWheel Type20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1621Height (including roof rails)1644
Length4510Wheelbase2667
Width1843Width (including mirrors)2083

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)55Gross Vehicle Weight2101
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1525Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)487
Max. Loading Weight405Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1500Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight1696No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.4
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid

Ten Second Review

Renault's become a popular Hybrid brand, so it makes sense that this is the form in which we get the marque's sleek-looking C-segment SUV, the Austral. It's not premium, but it's not really mainstream either. It is though, a rather interesting all-rounder.

Background

Britain is the biggest market for Hybrid cars in Europe. Didn't know that; probably you didn't either. Where that becomes significant is that it means we get models that otherwise we probably wouldn't have seen. Like this one, the Renault Austral. The Austral is the French maker's Qashqai-sized C-segment SUV, the follow-up to a Renault Kadjar model that sold so relatively poorly here that it originally wasn't going to be replaced. But the French marque needs a contender in this class and noted the warm reception given to self-charging full-Hybrid versions of the Clio and the Captur. Selling the Austral here with such an engine suddenly seemed to make sense. So it is we get this model - but only with that kind of engine. Let's take a closer look at the Austral E-Tech full hybrid.

Driving Experience

Where its predecessor the Kadjar was not really much more than a re-skinned version of its Renault Nissan Alliance cousin the Nissan Qashqai, the Austral is rather more its own car. It has a slightly more electrified CMF-CD version of the CMF-C platform that underpins the Qashqai. And, surprisingly, it ignores that Nissan's clever semi-electric e-POWER engine technology too, opting instead for a self-charging full-Hybrid powertrain that Renault says delivers a better balance of speed, acceleration and efficiency. This is not the 1.6-litre four cylinder self-charging full-Hybrid set-up already used by Renault's Clio, Captur and Arkana models. Instead, it offers a lighter, more eager 1.2-litre three cylinder take on the same kind of technology that delivers a far more satisfying end result. And a surprising amount of power from such a small capacity set-up - 200hp. That means 62mph in 8.4s, which to give you some C-segment SUV full-Hybrid perspective, is a little faster than a Ford Kuga but a little slower than a Kia Sportage. Lots of other Renault Group engines will fit beneath the sculpted bonnet (principally the 1.3-litre 12V and 1.2 48V mild hybrid units from the Qashqai that make up the bulk of the Austral range in other markets), but no other units other than this rapid E-Tech Hybrid are being offered here. As with all full-Hybrids, the tiny size of the non-plug-in system battery means you won't go very far on EV power alone, but that's not really the point of HEVs, which instead use battery charge to enable to cut in and out more frequently in urban driving. A more unusual touch for a full-Hybrid in this class is the availability (at the very top of the range) of 4-wheel Steering. The '4CONTROL' system in question comes with a more sophisticated multi-link rear axle and at low speeds, the rear wheels turn by up to 5 degrees to facilitate a smaller turning circle - at just 10.1m, it's around the same as that of a Clio supermini. We can't see many Austral customers stretching for a version with this expensive feature fitted though.

Design and Build

This Gallic mid-sized SUV should sell itself to you in the showroom. Renault's been going through quite a purple patch of form when it comes to exterior design (most recently with the Megane E-Tech Electric) and this Austral is another good-looking effort from Laurens van den Acker and his team. Particularly when it's dressed smartly in the 'Alpine'-trimmed form you'll probably want. Not much extra spend is required to get the interior you'll probably want. All variants come with twin screens, a 12.3-inch one for the instrument dials and a 12.0-inch display for the 'OpenR' infotainment monitor. The latter runs the Android system used in the aforementioned electric Megane and it works as effectively here. Surrounding all the displays is a quality of trim and finish that you might even be tempted to call 'premium' if you didn't already know you were sitting in a Renault. All models also get a 9.3-inch head-up display and a sliding centre console armrest. Rear seat space isn't any real step forward from the old Kadjar, but it's class-competitive and a couple of adults will be reasonably comfortable, aided by a sliding bench base. The boot capacity - rated at 440-litres - is at the lower end of what you might hope for in this class, but it's better than what you'd get from a Ford Kuga Hybrid and will probably be satisfactory for most customers.

Market and Model

You can expect prices for this Austral E-Tech full hybrid to sit in the £35,000-£40,000 bracket and customers can choose from three well-equipped trim levels - 'techno', 'techno esprit Alpine' and 'iconic esprit Alpine'. We've already mentioned quite a few of the equipment features in our 'Design' section but here we'll brief you on what else you can expect. The 'techno' trim level gives you most of what you'd need, including 19-inch 'Komah' alloy wheels, matrix LED vision headlights, mirage-effect rear LED lights, flush roof bars, a shark fin antenna, surround parking sensors with a rear-view camera, and a hands-free key card with keyless entry. As with all Austral E-Tech full hybrid models, the cabin boasts a frameless automatic rear-view mirror and automatic dual-zone air conditioning with an air purifier. Plus, the 12-inch 'OpenR' multimedia centre screen has a range of Google services built-in, including Google Maps, Google Assistant, and access to the Google Play store. Two front and two rear USB ports ensure connectivity with the 8-speaker Arkamys audio system. The 'techno esprit Alpine' trim level goes further with its 20-inch 'Daytona' alloy wheels, 'esprit Alpine' detailing and 'black esprit Alpine' carbon fabric and Alcantara upholstery with blue stitching. Plus there's heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an electric power tailgate, electric driver and front passenger seats with a massage function, traffic & speed sign recognition with overspeed prevention, and adaptive cruise control with lane centring. At the top of the range, the 'iconic esprit Alpine' flagship version further adds '4CONTROL' 4-wheel steering, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a 360-degree Around View 3D camera, a panoramic sunroof and a wireless phone charging station. Safety-wise across the line-up, Renault is offering up to 30 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including hill start assist, distance warning alert, emergency lane keep assist, an automatic emergency braking system, driver attention alert, traffic & speed sign recognition and cruise control with speed limiter.

Cost of Ownership

Obviously, not being able to plug this Austral in means it's not going to go very far on battery power. The 1.7kWh pack in question is, like most full-Hybrids, there to cut in and out at low-to-medium speeds and obviously does a pretty good job because the combined fuel cycle figure - up to 60.1mpg - is pretty noteworthy, allowing for up to 683 miles of driving range. The CO2 reading - up to 105g/km - is even better, class-leading in fact. We should probably have expected this. Renault were good at this technology when it was based around the ancient 1.6-litre four cylinder engine used in Hybrid versions of the Clio, the Captur and the Arkana. Using the same tech with a more modern 1.2-litre unit, as the Austral does, was only ever going to yield a good result. Of course, official figures are one thing; actual day-to-day returns are another and mindful of this, Renault has provided a variety of e-driving tools to enable Austral E-Tech Hybrid drivers to get as close as possible to the stated readings. As you drive, you'll need to keep a close eye on the central dial, keeping its needle as often as possible in the 'Charge' rather than the 'Power' section. You'll also want to make use of the provided EV drive mode. This is for slow town traffic and when activated, it prioritises battery-electric drive up to about 27mph, providing there's sufficient charge. Renault reckons that it should be possible for an Austral E-Tech Hybrid owner to drive around town at low speeds in all-electric mode for 80% of the time. On the open road, remember to switch the auto gear lever to its 'B' position so that you can maximise regenerative brake energy harvesting and so preserve battery charge.

Summary

'Austral', a name which apparently evokes 'images of wide-open Southern spaces and endless possibilities', makes about as much sense as 'Kadjar' ever did. And about as much sense as Renault's claimed desire with this car to 're-conquest the SUV C-segment'. That would have been a stretch with the full Austral engine line-up offered in other countries and it clearly isn't going to happen with just this single plumply-priced Hybrid powerplant on offer to UK customers. Get beyond the rhetoric though and there are things you might really like here. Good looks, a plush-feeling cabin, strong media tech and the low taxation that comes with class-leadingly-low emissions. Your Renault dealer's finance options will probably be sharply competitive and you might even be attracted by the thought of electrification that doesn't require you to plug your car in. A decade or so ago, the Austral would have been a volume model line for Renault. Now, for the right kind of customer, it's a rather interesting left-field choice. And a rather appealing one at that.

Performance
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Handling
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Comfort
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Space
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Styling
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Build
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Value
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Equipment
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Economy
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Depreciation
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Insurance
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* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

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48 monthly payments of£429
Deposit£1699
Renault deposit£2000
Total amount payable£41,435
Fixed interest rate3.04%
Representative APR5.9%
Cash price£35,622
Credit amount£31,923
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge8.0p per mile
Optional final payment£17,144
Term (months)49

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