The Renault Kardian is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Renault since 2023.[3] The vehicle is based on the third-generation Dacia Sandero, and mainly sold in Latin America.
| Renault Kardian | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | November 2023 – present[1] |
| Assembly | Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Renault do Brasil) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | RMP |
| Related | Dacia Sandero III Renault Taliant |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm (102.5 in) |
| Length | 4,119 mm (162.2 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Stepway (Latin America) |
Overview
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The Kardian is built on a new iteration of the CMF architecture, called RMP (Renault Modular Platform).[4][5][6] It shares some parts with the third generation Dacia Sandero, and the dashboard with the Renault Taliant.[7] It is manufactured in Curitiba, Brazil for the South American market, with future plans for production in Casablanca, Morocco.[3][8]
Powertrain
editA new 125 hp (93 kW) flexfuel engine debuts, an evolution of the 1.0 TCe found on the Sandero.[4] For the first time, this engine can be equipped with an all-new dual-clutch automatic transmission (codename DW23), which is due to be available in Europe with the launch of the third-generation Duster, scheduled for spring[clarification needed] 2024.[4]
In some countries such as Mexico, the Kardian is powered by a 1.6-litre engine producing 114 PS (112 hp; 84 kW).[9]
Design
editDuring the presentation of the model, Gilles Vidal, the design director, emphasized that the Kardian was the result of joint work between the Renault styling teams in France and Brazil.[4]
References
edit- ^ Corot, Léna (20 November 2023). "Comment Renault modernise son usine au Brésil pour produire le Kardian". www.usinenouvelle.com (in French). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Félix, Thomas (26 October 2023). "Renault Kardian" – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Chilton, Chris (25 October 2023). "The Renault Kardian Is A Stylish Baby SUV That Even The French Can't Buy". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 25 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Foultier, Vincent (25 October 2023). "A la découverte du Renault Kardian, cousin sud-américain de la Dacia Sandero Stepway". www.largus.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Cristófalo, Carlos. "Comparación: "¿En qué se diferencia el Renault Kardian del Dacia Stepway?"". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Malan, Andrea (2 November 2023). "Renault plan's global push with help from China's Geely". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Bertaux, Julien (25 October 2023). "Renault Kardian : très séduisant, mais pas pour nous". Caradisiac.com (in French). Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Renault Kardian: a compact, modern and tech focused SUV set to conquer international markets". Automotive World. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ "Renault Kardian chega ao México mais barato e com motor que Brasil não tem". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
External links
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- Official website (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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