Last year, Renault presented its future flagship in the C segment of family SUVs. Output is enabled Kadjar where coleos, diamond decided to clean up the past to focus on a brand new model, Australian. Indeed, in the face of competition and, in particular, Peugeot 3008, it was necessary to react urgently! But can the diamond SUV overtake the lion before the end of the year?
Renault Austral in the footsteps of Peugeot 3008!
Trying to seduce a new audience, Renault went into overdrive with its new Austral. It uses, for example, the alliance’s all-new CMF-CD3 platform with a flexible chassis for its size. An all-new proprietary hybrid engine is also placed under the hood of the most popular versions,Full hybrid E-Tech with a capacity of 200 hp. Side view, if you step out of the soft lines of the Kadjar, the Austral will flirt with the 3008 crowd, which is a fan of smoother and sportier lines. With a very well furnished interior, including screens Link OpenR Mégane E-Tech and its ultra-reactive touch screen, the interior is also a real success. In addition, like its younger sister Mégane, it is also equipped with an elegant and original square steering wheel.
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Sales figures are increasing from 2023
Since the beginning of 2023, Renault Austral has made a very good start in terms of sales to individuals (VP). Diamond SUV ran out on 10,025 copies in the period from January 1, 2023 to April. That’s almost as much as the 3008, which sold 11,761 copies in the same period!
Top 15 best-selling models in France from the beginning of 2023
- Peugeot 208: 31,019
- Renault Clio: 26,821
- Dacia Sandero: 23,280
- Citroën C3: 18,554
- Peugeot 2008: 17,529
- Renault Captur: 15,657
- Peugeot 308: 15,213
- Peugeot 3008: 11,761
- Tesla Model Y: 10,697
- Dacia Spring: 10,696
- Dacia Duster: 10,666
- Renault Austral: 10,025
- Toyota Yaris Cross: 9,846
- Fiat 500: 9,556
- Volkswagen Polo: 9220
The next 3008 will be introduced at the end of the year!
The current Peugeot 3008, the best-selling compact SUV, was launched in 2016. And the new version should appear before the end of the year! This new generation should bring even more attractive styling with a grille inspired by the latest models (408 or 308) and still light signature with LED fangs. On board, the driver will enjoy a the new i-Cockpit, which will have his little steering wheel and digital handset set up high. Habitability should remain close to what we already know. Under the hood, the new 3008 will still be available with a gasoline engine, as well as a battery hybrid. If the SUV ignores the diesel, it will offer a new version electric, available with one or two engines. See you at the end of the year for a 100% French-speaking duel at the top of compact SUVs!
Source: Auto Plus
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