RENAULT CONTINUES TO FLY under the radar in Australia, which is a little hard to understand when quality of design and value for money are taken into account.
The mid-sized Kadjar is the third SUV in Renault’s range and defies the conventional boxy styling in this category.
Renault Australia Managing Director Anouk Poelmann said more than 450,000 people around the world have purchased a Renault Kadjar and now it will grace driveways, streets and highways across Australia
“Starting from $29,990 (plus on road costs) the Renault Kadjar is designed to be at home in any environment, features a strong visual identity, contemporary design with a focus on quality and will sit in the middle of Renault’s three-strong SUV range,” Poelmann said.
Its compact size and high seating position make it ideal in busy urban areas; its car-like driving position and quiet, comfortable interior ensure the driver remains relaxed and focused on long journeys; and it has everything those owners who seek something slightly different might need.
The exterior declares its off-road intent, but with more fluid, elegant lines. It features muscular front wings, pronounced rear shoulders, slightly sculpted sides and doors which finish flush with the sills. Sculpted 17- and 19-inch alloy wheels add to its on-road presence.
Renault Australia Marketing Director Emma Pinwill said from today, reservations can now be made to be one of the first to take delivery of the Renault Kadjar in November, by placing an on-line deposit at www.renault.com.au.
Turbocharged 1.3-litre engine
New Kadjar adopts the 1.3-litre turbocharged engine, developed in cooperation with Daimler. Performance is smooth and vibration-free with the four-cylinder architecture. The engine also performs well at low revs, with generous torque.
Distinctive exterior design
Kadjar’s fluid and elegant lines, wide grille, chrome inserts give the car a strong on-road stance. At the front Kadjar carries over the C-shape light signature from other vehicles in the Renault range, plus integrated LED indicators and daytime running lights.
A structured grille, front and rear skid plates, lower door protective mouldings, black wheel arch extensions and anodised satin grey roof bars, emphasise Kadjar’s road presence, but the car’s elegance is also to the fore in the chromed window surround, sill guard and daytime running light surrounds, and the body-colour door handles and mirror housings.
Not your usual interior
The horizontal dashboard has a multimedia touch screen with capacitive technology for a brighter display and greater sensitivity. Measuring seven inches diagonally, this screen displays the R-LINK 2 system, with the controls on either side. The screen is flush-mounted, giving the dashboard an elegant, unbroken line.
Grab handles on each front door and the centre console and a bold gear lever allude to Kadjar’s combination of sportiness and off-road ability.
This combination of sportiness and comfort is also evident in the seats, which have patterned cushions and vertical forms on the backrests. The seats are backed with dual-density foam for maximum comfort and support.
Up to date multimedia
On New Kadjar, the R-LINK 2 connected multimedia system is both intuitive to use and fully customisable. It includes a smartphone mirroring function, compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and drivers can display their favourite driving-compatible apps directly on the cabin screen for greater safety and more ergonomic use.
High safety credentials
Up-to-the-minute active safety features will help the driver avoid low-speed accidents, stay in lane on highways, park, see in the dark and remain within speed limits.
The entire range is equipped with technology such as front and rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, cruise control with speed limiter, Hill Start Assist, Electric Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), distance warning and automatic emergency braking (AEBS Inter-Urban),
Safety features are further enhanced on the Zen and Intens models including side parking sensors, Lane Departure warning (LDW), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and handsfree keycard with automatic locking and welcome function, and the Intens model also receives easy park assist.
Five year warranty, long service intervals
Renault Kadjar owners will be supported by a five-year/unlimited km warranty and Renault Australia’s class-leading service interval of 30,000km or 12 months (whichever comes first) a strong selling point against competitors who offer intervals ranging between 10,000km to 15,000km.
RANGE AND PRICING
| Model | RRP |
| Kadjar Life 1.3ltr Petrol EDC | $29,990 |
| Kadjar Zen 1.3ltr Petrol EDC | $32,990 |
| Kadjar Intens 1.3ltr Petrol EDC | $37,990 |
Options
| Option | RRP |
| Metallic Paint | $750 |
| Fixed panoramic sunroof and auto-dimming rear view mirror* | $1,000 |
*Available on Zen Model only