Renault Kardian Explained

Renault Kardian
Manufacturer:Renault
Production:November 2023 – present[1]
Assembly:Brazil: São José dos Pinhais (Renault do Brasil)
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform:RMP
Related:Dacia Sandero III
Predecessor:Renault Stepway (Latin America)
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The Renault Kardian is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Renault since 2023.[2] The vehicle is based on the third-generation Dacia Sandero, and mainly sold in Latin America.

Overview

The Kardian is built on a new iteration of the CMF architecture, called RMP (Renault Modular Platform).[3] [4] It shares some parts with the third generation Dacia Sandero.[5] It is manufactured in Curitiba, Brazil for the South American market, with future plans for production in Casablanca, Morocco.[6]

Powertrain

A new flexfuel engine debuts, an evolution of the 1.0 TCe found on the Sandero.[7] 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 2024.[7]

In some countries such as Mexico, the Kardian is powered by a 1.6-litre engine producing 114PS.[8]

Design

During 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.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Comment Renault modernise son usine au Brésil pour produire le Kardian. 20 November 2023. www.usinenouvelle.com. Léna. Corot. 15 May 2024. fr.
  2. Web site: The Renault Kardian Is A Stylish Baby SUV That Even The French Can't Buy. Chris. Chilton. 25 October 2023. Carscoops. 25 October 2023. 25 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231025150402/https://www.carscoops.com/2023/10/the-renault-kardian-is-a-stylish-baby-suv-that-even-the-french-cant-buy/. live.
  3. Web site: 2023-10-26. es-AR. Comparación: "¿En qué se diferencia el Renault Kardian del Dacia Stepway?". Motor1.com. Carlos. Cristófalo.
  4. Web site: 5 November 2023. Andrea. Malan. 2 November 2023. en. Renault plan's global push with help from China's Geely. Automotive News Europe.
  5. Web site: Renault Kardian : très séduisant, mais pas pour nous. 25 October 2023. Caradisiac.com. Julien. Bertaux. fr. 25 October 2023. 26 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026152617/https://www.caradisiac.com/renault-kardian-tres-seduisant-mais-pas-pour-nous-205169.htm. live.
  6. Web site: 25 October 2023 . Renault Kardian: a compact, modern and tech focused SUV set to conquer international markets . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231028032127/https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/renault-kardian-a-compact-modern-and-tech-focused-suv-set-to-conquer-international-markets/ . 28 October 2023 . 25 October 2023 . Automotive World.
  7. Web site: A la découverte du Renault Kardian, cousin sud-américain de la Dacia Sandero Stepway. October 25, 2023. www.largus.fr. 25 October 2023. Vincent. Foultier. fr. 26 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026170136/https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/a-la-decouverte-du-renault-kardian-cousin-sud-americain-de-la-dacia-sandero-stepway-30030080.html. live.
  8. Web site: Renault Kardian chega ao México mais barato e com motor que Brasil não tem . 2024-07-02 . Motor1.com . pt-br.

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