I don't know if you remember that Renault has a compact SUV called Correga, which was once sold by Dongfeng Renault, but the average monthly sales of about 2,000 units, the performance in the compact SUV market is not good. With Dongfeng Renault's withdrawal from the Chinese market, Correga naturally left us.
Corregal
However, in the European market, Correga's sales volume is among the best, and its single-month performance even surpassed volkswagen Tiguan at one point, ranking second in the list. The current Correga has been selling for several years, in order to remain competitive, Renault recently released a replacement model called Austral, which will become Corregal's successor in the future, and plans to officially release it on March 8.
See the new car in one minute:
1. The new car uses Renault's latest design language
2. There is no significant increase in body size
3. The central control screen reaches 24.3 inches
4. Equipped with 12V light mix system
Although the Austral is covered with tight camouflage, it can be seen that it adopts Renault's latest family design language, and the overall shape is closer to the Megane E-Tech, and the LOGO has also been replaced by a flat design.
The austral will have a body length of 4.51 meters, while the current Corregal will have a length, width and height of 4508/1836/1610mm, and a wheelbase of only 2645mm, so this replacement model will not change much in terms of body shape.
Megane E-Tech
Interior, Austral also continues the new design style on megane E-Tech. The large 24.3-inch central control screen tilts towards the main driver, and the details and materials of the interior have improved greatly compared to Correga, and the overall atmosphere creates a good sense of luxury.
The new car's machine system is the new OpenR Link interface, which will include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay interconnection functions, and is also equipped with a sliding armrest in the central channel for better practicality.
In terms of power, it is only known that Austral will provide 1.3T+12V light mix and 1.2T+48V light mix, both engines are 4 cylinders.
Previously, the domestic Correga was equipped with 1.2T and 2.0L engines, and the transmission system matched the CVT transmission that can simulate 7 gears, of which the maximum power of 2.0L is 150Ps and the torque is 200N·m.
The new 1.3T+12V light hybrid is also used in the Arkana, a spin-off of the Renault-Nissan CMF-B platform, which is a compact coupe SUV.
Austral design drawings
It is divided into high and low power 140Ps and 160Ps, the drivetrain is matched with a 7-speed EDC dual-clutch transmission, and the battery is placed under the rear seats. It can be seen that Austral makes up for the regret that Correga cannot provide stronger power.
Austral spy photo
As a compact SUV, The Correga sold for 139,800-194,800 that year, and its body size was one lap smaller than models such as the Haval H6 and Honda CR-V, but that wasn't the main reason it sold well.
Austral interior details
Because nissan Qashqai, which is smaller in size with the same platform, is the market leader, monthly sales are easily more than 10,000 units. It can be seen that consumers pay more attention to the reputation of Qashqai, and what Renault Correga lacks is service and after-sales service.
Another example is the Honda Binzhi of the small SUV, the price of 12.78-17.68 million is not cheap, the domestic car of the same level, The Geely Binyue, the top match can only buy the entry-level version of Binzhi, but it can often dominate the crown throne, so brand power is the key.
Therefore, if Austral can return to China, the price is even cheaper than that of Corregal, but the market leaves it little space.
Because its body size has not increased significantly, there is no absolute advantage in power, and the configuration is not better than that of domestic brands. Looking at the Citroën Versailles C5 X next door, the price of the mid-size car only sells for 14.37, and the Austral's value for money is obviously insufficient.
Arcana
In recent years, Renault's sales performance in the European market can be ranked in the top 3, in the domestic cold can only be said to be unsatisfied, some innate things are doomed to the domestic market is difficult to change, Renault as a local brand in Europe popularity is naturally also deserved.
In fact, Renault has not completely withdrawn from the Chinese market, its cooperation with JAC and global models, and also plans to return to China with Geely in a new model, looking forward to the follow-up movements of JAC Renault.