Renault Rafale
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 25, 1899 in France |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Website | www |
The Renault Rafale is a mid-sized coupe crossover SUV manufactured by the French company Renault starting in 2024. Constructed on the Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform, it shares approximately 75% of its components with the Renault Espace and Austral models.
Internally designated as 'DHN', the Rafale represents Renault's second coupe SUV offering following the smaller Arkana. It is positioned in the lineup between the compact Arkana and the larger Espace VI.
The name "Rafale" pays tribute to the historic C.460 Rafale monoplane developed by Caudron-Renault aviation and also alludes to the Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft.
Overview
With a length that classifies it within the British D-segment, this model provides options for both full hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains.
The Rafale introduces a new plug-in hybrid system that delivers power, featuring all-wheel drive through an electric motor mounted on the rear axle. Despite being smaller than the Espace, it takes on the role of Renault’s premier model. The E-Tech full hybrid version of the Rafale boasts a WLTP-certified driving range of up to 1,100 km on a full tank of petrol.
Powertrain
Available in both full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations, the full-hybrid variant combines a front engine with an electric traction motor powering the front wheels, generating a total output of . It also includes an auxiliary generator motor to assist with energy recuperation.
The plug-in hybrid version incorporates an additional electric motor on the rear axle, enabling all-wheel drive capabilities with a combined power output of and torque of .
| Type | Model | Engine code | Displacement | Power | Torque | Combined system output | Electric motor | Battery | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Transmission | Layout | Production | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol full hybrid | 1.2 E-Tech | HR12 | 1,199 cubic centimetres (73.2 cu in) I3 turbo | Engine: 96 kilowatts (129 hp)
Electric Motor: 50 kilowatts (67 hp) |
Engine: 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft)
Electric Motor: 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) |
146 kilowatts (196 hp) | - | 400 V, 2 kWh lithium-ion | N/A | 8.9 s | MultiMode automatic | FWD | ||
| 2024–present | ||||||||||||||
| Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1.2 E-Tech 4x4 | HR12 | 1,199 cubic centimetres (73.2 cu in) I3 turbo | Engine: 110 kilowatts (150 hp)
Motor 1: 50 kilowatts (67 hp) Motor 2: 100 kilowatts (130 hp) |
Engine: 230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) Motor 1: 205 N⋅m (151 lbf⋅ft) Motor 2: 195 N⋅m (144 lbf⋅ft) |
Combined: 224 kilowatts (300 hp) / 450 N⋅m (330 lbf⋅ft) |
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400 V, 22 kWh |
210 max km/h[convert: unknown unit] |
6.4 s |
Front: MultiMode automatic, Rear: Electric Rear Axle |
AWD |
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2024–present |