The 2023 Renault Rafale is a hybrid coupé-crossover based on the Austral that will crown Renault's lineup
It will be available exclusively as a hybrid, and no doubt that means it will come with the same petrol-electric set-up as its straight-backed sibling, combining a 1.2-litre triple with an electric motor and a 1.7kWh battery for up to 196bhp and 148lb ft, and the capacity for electric-only driving over short distances.
The Austral is also available with a 1.3-litre petrol mild-hybrid motor, but Renault has confirmed the Rafale will be an 'E-Tech' offering only - a badge it uses for its full hybrids and pure-EVs. The new flagship is also set to be offered in performance-inspired Esprit Alpine guise, which will bring bespoke, large-diameter wheels and a raft of upmarket trim and material elements.
It remains to be seen whether the Rafale will be dynamically differentiated from the Austral in line with its premium billing. Like the
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