Renault Kardian Makes Its Debut In The Emerging Market
Renault has revealed a new Kardian SUV after a series of teasers. The SUV has been developed with the South American market in focus and is expected to go on sale in Brazil first. In the South American market, the new Kardian will take on the newly introduced small SUVs from other brands like Fiat's Pulse, among others. Renault will build the Kardian in Brazil first and then in Morocco.
Renault Kardian Engine Specs
As far as the engine goes, an all-new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine powers the Kardian SUV. It churns out 125hp and 220Nm of torque mated to a six-speed DCT automatic gearbox. In comparison, the Kiger comes with a 100hp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160Nm of torque, mated to a CVT automatic gearbox.
Renault Kardian Dimensions
The Kardian is 4.12 metres long and sits on the new CMF modular platform. Renault says there will be as many as eight models on this platform sold globally, primarily aimed at emerging markets.
Renault Kardian Exterior
The Kardian gets stylish exterior looks with split headlamps, chunky front and rear bumpers, and a large Renault signature double-layer grille. There is an adequate dose of faux aluminium inserts on the Kardian to give it a rugged SUV look. It gets a coupe-like bodyshell and added ground clearance with chunky cladding on the wheel arches and the running boards.
At the back, the tail-lamps get a C-shaped design that looks a lot like the Kiger. Higher variants feature stylish alloy wheels, roof rails, a shark-fin antenna and added chrome bits.
Renault Kardian Interior
Inside, it gets a stylish dashboard design that's similar to other Renault SUVs, with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, a drive mode selector and a four-spoke steering wheel. The interior will have faux brushed aluminium and wood inserts with a mix of piano black, depending on the variant. Higher variants will get 17-inch alloy wheels.
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