Renault's new Kadjar hits SA market

The New Renault Kadjar is the result of an international creative collaboration. To ensure that a global approach was taken with the newcomer's overall design, Renault's design chief, Laurens van den Acker and his team sought input from its network of design centres worldwide. Renault Kadjar is the result of the integration of three vehicle categories: capable SUV, dynamic hatch and versatile sportswagon.

The new Renault Kadjar line-up comprises three models all powered by forced induction turbo engines. At the top end of the range is the turbo diesel-powered Dynamique 96kW 1.6 dCi (320Nm) 4x4 followed by the turbo petrol-powered Dynamique 96kW (205Nm) and entry-level Expression variants.
According to Renault, these new generation low-inertia turbo engines boast efficient and advanced technologies derived from Renault's Formula 1 expertise affording the new Renault Kadjar significantly lower fuel consumption and CO² emissions.

The brand's hallmark diamond-shaped centrepiece dominates the new crossover's front grille. Kadjar's new lighting signature, C-shaped LEDs on its daytime running lights, are also a safety feature. The full LED headlights on the Dynamique variants are said to be 20% more powerful than conventional halogen lamps.

Going inside the vehicle, the seats are body-contoured and detailed with topstitching. There's a soft touch dashboard - with chrome-bordered gauges - and leather seats (electric and heated) are available as an option on the Dynamique trim.

A high-tech touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control (Dynamique) and intuitive digital instrument cluster make motoring even more enjoyable and effortless. The Kadjar also boasts Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including Self-Parking with Blind Spot Detection and 360° Park Distance Control with rear camera are available as an option (Dynamique).

In November 2015 it was named Best Crossover at Next Green Car Awards (UK) while in January 2016 it scooped top honours in the 'Small SUV Class' in Contracthireandleasing.com's 2015 Car of the Year Awards (UK). The new Renault Kadjar comes to the South African market only a year after its international reveal at the Geneva Motor Show in 2015.

As is the case across Renault's entire product range, the all-new Kadjar line-up comes standard with a five-year/150,000km mechanical warranty and a six-year anti-corrosion warranty. In addition the entire Kadjar range comes standard with a five-year/90,000km service plan. Services take place at 15,000km intervals.