Renault Austral in-depth review | Road Test

Meaning ‘Southern winds’, the new Renault Austral is huge step for Renault into the hybrid SUV market and a breath of fresh air with its sleek lines and updated looks. And while some may be sad that the Austral is the official replacement for the Kadjar, there’s no doubt that it is set to become another iconic feature on the UK roads. With a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 400V 1.7 kWh battery, Renault claim an amazing WLTP combined range of 683 miles – but that is just the tip of the iceberg that this cutting-edge hybrid has to offer. With fierce competition in the electric SUV market, including the powerhouse that is the BMW X3, can the Austral make enough of an impression to come out on top in the shifting automotive marketplace. Find out for yourself with Duncan Vincent in this episode of Road Test. 🚗 Featured car: Renault Austral Iconic Esprit Alpine 📹 Presenter: Duncan Vincent 🏢 Arnold Clark Renault branches: https://bit.ly/45gr6Yv 🚙 Find Renault Austral deals: https://bit.ly/3LLzpnY 🔎 Search all cars: http://bit.ly/2R1BGfV Get more from Arnold Clark across our social media channels: 📘 Facebook:   / arnoldclark   🐦 Twitter:   / arnoldclark   📷 Instagram:   / arnoldclark_ltd   🕺 TikTok:   / arnold_clark