When we see it passing by, it is difficult to remain indifferent to the modern and seductive design of the new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid. The new Austral presents an athletic and technological exterior design, which incorporates all the characteristics of SUVs, the sculpted body and the ground clearance, especially equipped with 20-inch wheels, give it a proud and distinguished pose. The rounded front incorporates wrap-around headlights and a large grille, with the new Renault logo that we also find at the rear between the headlights. Lines that do not leave us indifferent, outstanding shapes, sculpted surfaces, striking fronts, coherent technical solutions, refined elegance: Novo Austral is part of the rebirth of a modern brand that reinvents itself.
Inside, the feeling of comfort is reinforced by the driver-oriented cockpit design, in a digital cockpit that greatly contributes to creating a sophisticated atmosphere. The new Renault Austral benefits from a reinvented interior design. It offers a high-tech driving position and a cozy cabin, without sacrificing quality, practicality and space. This guarantees a state-of-the-art, technological and comfortable environment for the whole family. Thanks to the sliding rear seats, the Austral is capable of offering an impressive 555 liters of capacity. How much is that? It’s enough for 14 carry-on suitcases! This way you won’t have to waste time choosing what to wear on vacation.
The difference you see
At the forefront of modernity, the New Austral has 32 driving assistance systems (ADAS), Multi-Sense configurations and 4CONTROL Advanced, the third generation of the four-wheel steering system developed by Renault. A range of useful, proactive and intelligent technologies designed for comfort, driving pleasure and on-board safety. This commitment to active safety contributed to the recognition of the Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid with five stars in the Euro NCAP tests, in addition to winning the Volante de Cristal 2023 trophy in the “Car of the Year” and “Hybrid of the Year” categories. Year “categories”.
Inside high technology and the refined aesthetics of the New Austral provide levels of comfort at the level of the family models that have marked the history of Renault. The generous and welcoming interior, the OpenR screen, combines the presentation of data from the instrument panel with that of the navigation and multimedia system, integrating the best of Google services and applications. The two large 12” diagonal screens, in addition to the virtual projection of information on the windshield (head screen) that measure 9.3″, have a combined surface area of 1,000 cm2, which contributes to an intuitive, immersive and connected driving experience.
Dr. Google on board
In addition to Renault services, the Austral’s OpenR link multimedia system integrates the best of Google services, including all the benefits of Google Maps such as navigation with real-time traffic information directly on the screen. And it also has Google Assistant to control some car functions with your voice, such as driving modes or interior temperature. As in a smartphone, the assistant can be used to make calls, control GPS and reply to messages. In the Google Play application store you have direct access to more than 50 Applicationssuch as Waze and Spotify, among others.
And when we talk about the on-board environment, we have to talk about the Harman Kardon hi-fi system, standard in the version alpine spirit, offers an immersive and powerful sound experience with 12 speakers distributed throughout the cabin, powered by a 485-watt amplifier. We bet your favorite band will sound even better!
Efficiency and sophistication
The full hybrid Austral E-Tech produces a combined power of 200 HP. In this version, two electric motors are combined with an efficient gasoline engine, incorporating clutchless transmission technology, developed in Formula 1. Therefore, when we accelerate it moves so smoothly that we barely notice the difference when the gasoline engine enters. in action.
This car manages energy in a way that favors electric mode most of the time, leaving the combustion engine silent, in the background, activating it only when necessary. However, these moments are rarer than one might think because, even on the road, the technological advances of this hybrid vehicle allow it to travel at speeds of up to 130 km/h silently, in 100% electric mode. This makes it easier to understand how it is possible to boast an average consumption of 4.7 l/100 km in a 200 HP SUV and low CO2 emissions of 104 g/km.
Weeks without going to the pump
In the city, on daily trips, it is possible to drive up to 80% of the time in fully electric mode: starting is always done in fully electric mode and then the battery is charged every time you brake or simply decelerate, thanks to the regeneration of the braking energy.
In terms of autonomy, the Austral E-Tech full hybrid can travel up to 1,100 kilometers on a single tank of fuel. This way you can start thinking about all those trips you would like to take.
one level up
The new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid is a car to live with, with all the features of a good-sized SUV, for families looking for a car that is as practical for everyday use as it is versatile for vacations and leisure trips. Powerful, economical and environmentally friendly, it represents a new milestone in Rebirth ongoing, whose objective is to position Renault at the forefront of green mobility. In fact, with a superior quality of finish, we dare to say that it will not be easy to find an SUV as well built, elegant and competent as this one on the market.
Source: Observadora
