It is the same clutchless hybrid powertrain already used by its siblings, the Austral and Espace. The Rafale shares its platform, including wheelbase, with the family-oriented Austral and Espace but advertises its greater focus as a driver’s car with 40mm-wider front and rear tracks plus unique spring, damper and anti-roll bar specifications.
Renault Rafale UK pricing announced
Order books for the Renault Rafale have opened, at launch it is only available as a 197bhp front-wheel-drive hybrid, but a 295bhp four-wheel-drive version is also scheduled either late 2024 or early 2025.
It is the same clutchless hybrid powertrain already used by its siblings, the Austral and Espace. The Rafale shares its platform, including wheelbase, with the family-oriented Austral and Espace but advertises its greater focus as a driver’s car with 40mm-wider front and rear tracks plus unique spring, damper and anti-roll bar specifications.
The Rafale is priced from £38,195 in entry-level Techno trim, while Techno Esprit Alpine – adding four-wheel steering, Alcantara interior upholstery and electrical amenities including a heated steering wheel – costs £42,195. The range-topping Iconic Esprit Alpine car is £44,695 with the 197bhp powertrain.
It is the same clutchless hybrid powertrain already used by its siblings, the Austral and Espace. The Rafale shares its platform, including wheelbase, with the family-oriented Austral and Espace but advertises its greater focus as a driver’s car with 40mm-wider front and rear tracks plus unique spring, damper and anti-roll bar specifications.
The Rafale is priced from £38,195 in entry-level Techno trim, while Techno Esprit Alpine – adding four-wheel steering, Alcantara interior upholstery and electrical amenities including a heated steering wheel – costs £42,195. The range-topping Iconic Esprit Alpine car is £44,695 with the 197bhp powertrain.
