Renault Rafale Now Available to Order From £38,195

Renault introduces the Rafale, a flagship vehicle marking a significant step in their Renaulution strategic plan. It blends driving pleasure with innovative design and technology. Named after the French word for "wind" and drawing inspiration from aviation history, particularly the Caudron-Renault Rafale of 1934, it embodies Renault's heritage and future direction.

With a starting price of £38,195 OTR, the Rafale boasts a powerful 200 hp E-Tech full hybrid powertrain designed for efficiency and performance. It's engineered to elevate the driving experience, with further enhancements planned for a 300 hp E-Tech 4x4 powertrain later this year.

The vehicle's design reflects Renault's new visual language led by Gilles Vidal, emphasizing boldness, innovation, and agility. Its coupe SUV silhouette, built on the latest CMF-CD platform, offers ample space and striking aesthetics. The exterior showcases intricate details like the signature front grille, inspired by optical art, and unique rear lights reminiscent of Chinese tangram puzzles.

Inside, the Rafale impresses with the Solarbay panoramic glass roof, featuring advanced AmpliSky technology for customizable lighting and comfort. The interior combines sporty elegance with eco-conscious materials, including recycled Alcantara upholstery and innovative seatback lighting. Technology takes center stage with the OpenR digital cockpit, offering a seamless blend of connectivity, navigation, and AI-powered features.

Driving dynamics and passenger comfort are equally prioritized, making the Rafale a versatile choice for both exhilarating drives and shared journeys with friends and family. Available in three trims, including techno and esprit Alpine variants, it offers a range of customization options to suit diverse preferences.

With its forward-thinking design, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainability, the Renault Rafale sets a new standard in the D-segment, promising an unparalleled driving experience for the modern era.

The Renault Rafale utilizes smart gearbox technology to automatically manage charging, utilizing both the engine and motors to replenish the battery. Additionally, drivers can manually adjust regenerative braking levels through paddles on the steering wheel. Its advanced gearbox, inspired by Formula 1, merges electric and combustion engine ratios for optimal performance across various driving modes, prioritizing either driving pleasure, fuel consumption, or CO2 emissions reduction.

In its future iterations, the Renault Rafale will boast a more powerful 300 hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, featuring an extra electric motor on the rear axle, transforming it into a 4-wheel-drive coupe-SUV. This version will also incorporate a finely-tuned chassis for enhanced undercarriage management, ensuring dynamic handling.

The vehicle's multi-link suspension system optimizes road grip, while the 4CONTROL Advanced 4-wheel-steering system enhances maneuverability. Safety features include Intelligent Speed Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist, among others, making driving safer and more intuitive. LED Adaptive Vision technology adjusts headlights based on driving conditions, while additional ADAS features further enhance safety and convenience during driving, parking, and maneuvering.

In terms of specifications, the Renault Rafale range offers three versions, each with varying levels of equipment and technology. From the standard Techno trim to the top-tier Esprit Alpine, each model comes with a host of features aimed at enhancing comfort, convenience, and driving experience, making the Rafale a compelling choice in its segment.

Pricing

Grade walktechno standard equipment

• Sonic 20” black diamond-cut alloy wheels
• shark fin antenna
• frameless auto-dimming rear view mirror with brightness adapt & rain sensor
• automatic lights with auto high / low beam and automatic wipers
• LED front signature lighting, moire effect rear LED lights
• glazed fabric upholstery - quilted with diamond-derived embroidery
• driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
• interior ambient lighting
• automatic dual-zone air conditioning
• front and rear one-touch electric windows
• 6-way manual front seats with dark shell backing and storage net
• sliding centre console armrest
• manual height & reach adjustable steering wheel
• electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
• hands-free keycard with keyless access & start
• heated electric folding wing mirrors
• wireless phone charger
• MULTI-SENSE driving modes (eco, comfort, sport & normal)
• 12.3” driver information display
• two front & two rear USB-C ports
• 12” OpenR link screen with Arkamys 6-speaker audio, DAB and Google built-in
• emergency brake assist
• driver and passenger front airbag, plus side airbags
• blind spot warning
• distance warning alert
• lane departure warning with emergency lane keep assist including solid line, oncoming traffic & road edge detection
• Renault Automatic Emergency assist (E-Call)
• sound for pedestrians (1 to 19 mph)
• isofix child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
• super locking
• tyre inflation kit and tyre pressure warning light
• occupant safe exit alert
• adaptive cruise control with speed limiter and stop & go
• active emergency braking system - urban and pedestrian/cyclist detection
• active emergency braking system junction function
• rear cross traffic/pedestrian alert - with rear automatic braking (AEB)
• intelligent speed assist: traffic sign recognition with speed alert
• driver attention alert
• safe stopping distance warning
• hill start assist (and trailer stability assist)
• paddle shift levers for regenerative braking
• front & rear park assist
• rear-view camera

techno esprit Alpine (in addition to techno)

• Castellet 20” black diamond-cut alloy wheels with smoked varnish
• alloy boot kick plate
• esprit Alpine exterior styling
• matrix LED vision headlights
• Alcantara TEP upholstery - quilted and perforated with blue background and illuminated Alpine logo
• esprit Alpine synthetic leather steering wheel
• electric power tailgate opening
• heated driver + front passenger seats
• 6-way electric front seats with 2-way lumbar and massage function on driver’s seat
• heated windscreen
• heated steering wheel
• active driver assist: adaptive cruise control + lane centring
• 9.3” head-up display
• ingenious rear armrest with swivelling fold-out stands for devices and charging ports
• 4Control Advanced 4-wheel steering

iconic esprit Alpine (in addition to techno esprit Alpine)

• puddle lamps with logo illumination from door mirrors
• heated electric folding wing mirrors with memory and auto-tilt when reversing
• Solarbay panoramic sunroof with AmpliSky technology
• 12 speaker premium Harman Kardon audio system
• hands-free parking
• 360° around view 3D camera

Technical Specifications