Renault Kardian

Renault Kardian
2024 Renault Kardian Evolution
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
ProductionNovember 2023 – present[1]
Assembly
Designer
  • Thomas Félix
  • Luiz Antonelli
  • Yuri Hayek
  • Gabriel Sfiazof[3]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformRMP
RelatedDacia Sandero III
Renault Taliant
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed DCT
  • CVT (Morocco production)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,604 mm (102.5 in)
Length4,119 mm (162.2 in)
Width1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Chronology
PredecessorRenault Stepway (Latin America)

The Renault Kardian is a subcompact crossover SUV made by Renault since 2023.

History and Features

The Renault Kardian was launched in 2023 and is made on the (Renault Modular Platform) also known as RMP[4] [5] and some parts of the car are shared with the Dacia Sandero of third generation and the dashboard is from the Renault Taliant it has a 1.6 liter petrol engine a 1.0 turbo flex engine and a 1.5 diesel engine (Morocco production only) and it has a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed CVT transmission (Morocco production only)

Markets

The Renault Kardian is produced in Brazil and sold currently only in Latin America but its also produced in Morocco.

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Renault Kardian ganha motor 1.5 diesel proibido no Brasil". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  3. Félix, Thomas (26 October 2023). "Renault Kardian" – via Instagram.
  4. Foultier, Vincent (October 25, 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.
  5. Cristófalo, Carlos. "Comparación: "¿En qué se diferencia el Renault Kardian del Dacia Stepway?"". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-26.