Renault Kardian
| Company type | Subcompact crossover SUV |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Curitiba , Brazil |
Area served | Latin America, South Africa, Eastern Europe (including Ukraine), North Africa, Middle East |
| Products | Petrol, flex-fuel, and diesel subcompact crossover SUVs |
The Renault Kardian is a subcompact crossover SUV within the B-segment, introduced by Renault towards the end of 2023. It is derived from the third-generation Dacia Sandero platform and is aimed at markets across Latin America, South Africa, and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine. Production takes place in Brazil and Morocco, with engine options including petrol, flex-fuel, and diesel variants. Various transmission configurations are offered to comply with regional demands and regulations.
Overview
Constructed on the most recent version of the CMF platform, known as RMP (Renault Modular Platform), the Kardian shares many components with the third-generation Dacia Sandero and adopts the dashboard design from the Renault Taliant. Manufacturing is carried out in Curitiba, Brazil for the South American market, while production in Casablanca, Morocco serves North Africa, the Middle East, and Ukraine. This strategy addresses a broad spectrum of international markets.
Powertrain
The Kardian introduces an updated flex-fuel power unit, an advancement of the 1.0 TCe engine found in the Sandero. This motor can be coupled with a newly developed dual-clutch automatic transmission (code-named DW23), which is also planned for release in Europe alongside the third-generation Dacia Duster in spring 2024.
In regions such as Mexico, the Kardian is equipped with a 1.6-litre engine delivering , reflecting tailored powertrain options to suit local market requirements.
Design
At the unveiling event, design director Gilles Vidal emphasized that Renault's styling teams based in France and Brazil collaborated closely in creating the Kardian's design.
Sales
| Year | Brazil |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,402 |