Whether electric, hybrid or thermal, the models will follow each other at Renault in 2024…

Divide and conquer

The predecessor (together with Nissan) of the electric car in Europe, In recent years, Renault has accelerated its development, to compete with Volkswagen, Tesla and Chinese brands in most segments. Under the name “E-Tech Electric”, the brand already sells Zoé, Twingo, Mégane, Kangoo and soon Scénicwhich has just been elected Car of the Year 2024. The Renault 5 E-Tech, revealed in Geneva earlier this week, will replace the Zoé next year, pending the launch of the R4 electric crossover followed by the new Twingo by 2026. In addition to the separation of Renault, Dacia and the Alpine brand into three separate entities, the Renault group also radically changed its machinery. Ampere is thus a new electrical technology subsidiary, power for its part, deals with thermal and hybrid technologies. The goal of this approach is to centralize teams and resources around a specific technology, Ampere AND power acting as a ‘supermarket’ for the three brands that come to get the engines, gearboxes, batteries and software they need.

Power, Renault’s strong hand in thermal and hybrid systems

But even if Renault is very busy with electricity, it intends to remain active in the thermal sector in the coming years. This was confirmed by the head of the brand Fabrics Kamboliv during a press conference in Geneva Renault will continue to develop the thermal range “for at least the next 10 years”. Like Volkswagen, the group decided to market two different ranges, in the form of tandem models with different engines (R5/Clio, R4/Captur, Scénic/Austral, etc.). power will be in high demand in 2024 with the planned introduction of the new Rafale hybrid SUV, the facelifted Captur and Long seven-seater Captur called Symbioz. At Dacia, the Duster will survive its first year of marketing, awaiting the arrival of its big brother, the Bigster, which is also offered with thermal and hybrid engines. At the international level, the group is waiting for other projects, for example launches of Renault Kardian and Duster in developing countries, as well as future models from the Horse joint venture owned by China’s Geely for relaunch Renault in Asiain particular in South Korea and China.

The product offensive continues…

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