Renault KADJAR Press Information Contents Kadjar: At a glance p. 2 UK specifications p. 21 Design p. 3 Manufacturing p. 31 Technologies p. 7 History p. 32 Powertrains, Chassis and Driving Dynamics p. 13 Kadjar: At a glance • C-segment model complements the B-segment Captur and bolsters • Advanced standard safety features include ABS with Electronic Brake- Renault’s presence in the fast-growing crossover market force Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist, ESC stability control • Stylish, innovative, individual and international with traction and understeer control, cruise control, speed limiter, Hill • Incorporates best elements and usability of an SUV, Start Assist and six airbags estate car and a saloon • Signature Nav and Signature S Nav have style-enhancing • Built at the Palencia plant in Spain for Europe protective painted front and rear skid plates plus stainless steel boot sill protector • Renault’s first model manufactured in China (from 2016) • Wheels of up to 19 inches in diameter; alloy on all but Expression+ • Based on versatile Alliance CMF (Common Module Family) platform • Created with involvement from Renault design teams around the • 27-model range in the UK world plus Renault Co-operation Innovation Laboratory (LCI) and • Four engines, five trim levels, four gearboxes and 2WD or 4WD Renault Design Central Europe (RDCE) • Fuel economy of up to 74.3mpg (Combined NEDC) • 4.4 metres long, 1.8 metres wide and 1.6 metres tall with a • CO2 emissions as low as 99g/km 2.6-metre wheelbase • Engines are 1.2-litre TCe and 1.6-litre TCe 165 petrol, 1.5-litre • Outstanding leg and head room with class-leading elbow room dCi 110 and 1.6-litre dCi 130 diesels • 30 litres of personal storage space in the cabin • Six- and seven-speed EDC Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission available with dCi 110 and TCe 130 engines respectively. Auto X-Tronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is available for the dCi 130 2WD 1.6 diesel engine • 4WD offered with high-torque (320Nm) dCi 130 engine • Intelligent all-wheel-drive system allows three operating modes – Auto, LOCK and 2WD – owners can fine-tune how the car drives according to the road surface and weather • 190mm of ground clearance and approach and departure angles of 18 and 25 degrees respectively • Engine Stop&Start standard on all manuals along with a package of other Renault fuel-saving measures • Boot offers between 472 and 1,478 litres of space and has One- Touch easy-folding rear seat mechanism (Dynamique S & above) • R-Link 2 multimedia and navigation system standard above Expression+ 2 Design Assertive styling expresses a taste for adventure the large load area and the thoughtful touches to make access and loading easier. Its saloon-like credentials are seen in its comfort, generous interior Renault has applied its distinctive French design flair to the world of crossovers, space and the high-quality trim. creating a trio of highly individual vehicles with mass-market appeal. The Kadjar is the mid-sized C-segment vehicle, sitting above the above the The Kadjar is built on the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s versatile new CMF B-segment Captur in the UK range. (Common Module Family) vehicle architecture. It has a dynamic stance within a compact footprint of 4.45 metres long and 1.84 metres wide. The The Kadjar can be regarded as three cars in one – a subtle blend of SUV, sense of dynamism is emphasised by the low roofline and overall height of estate and saloon. The SUV links are evident in its assertive styling and just 1.60 metres – all the more remarkable when the designers have been robust appearance, the availability of all-wheel drive, high ground clearance able to incorporate 190mm of ground clearance within that. The Kadjar has and short overhangs to aid off-road ability, plus front and rear skid plates a payload of up to 549kg and a towing capability of up to 1,800kg braked. on top-of-the-range versions. Kadjar’s estate-car versatility is reflected in 3 Exterior – robust look expresses a taste for adventure The Kadjar’s expressive front features the Renault diamond logo set against a black background, a signature feature under Laurens van den Acker, Renault’s Senior Vice-President of Corporate Design. The logo is flanked by chrome strips that continue across the headlights, and a lower chrome strip which curves to frame the lower part of the grille. Both combine to accentuate the width of the car, which is further reinforced by the slim headlight units. LED daytime running lamps in the shape of a letter C are fitted to every model. Body-coloured door mirror shells and door handles are standard. The impression of strength and robust character created by the front-end design is continued along the flanks. The flowing lines are set off by strongly sculpted shoulders and slightly concave doors which sit flush with the sills – a pointer to the build quality and taut fit and finish of the car. Black wheelarch trims are an indication of Kadjar’s taste for adventure, along with the anodised aluminium roof bars on Dynamique Nav and above. The lower doors have protective mouldings, with a chrome strip above Expression+, which serve to emphasise the car’s robustness. All versions have gravel, dust and rain protection kits. Chrome window surrounds are standard, and there is extra chrome detailing from Dynamique Nav trim. The rear lights create a rippled effect. Signature Nav models have front and rear skid plates and a stainless steel boot sill guard to protect the underbody and keep it free from dirt. These also come with full LED lighting. 4 Interior – roomy cabin with sculpted seats Slender, elegant chrome outlines on the instruments and air vents and reflective inlays on the bold gearshifter are further touches of quality, while Five people can enjoy generous head and legroom and class-leading elbow the Kadjar’s crossover character is evident in the large grab handles on each room inside the Kadjar. The interior is characterised by a stylish blend of front door. comfort and refinement, with meticulous finish and attention to detail. With the new hands-free key card on Dynamique Nav and above, owners and Soft-touch foam-backed materials and taut, precise fit and finish and adjustable passengers are welcomed aboard by the front and rear lights illuminating dashboard illumination are immediate pointers to the quality throughout. and indicators flashing as the dashboard comes alive with visual and audible Attention to detail is evident in the double rows of stitching on the seats, effects: the 7-inch TFT (thin film transistor) screen displays the front end of the instrument panel cowling and door trims. car while the centre screen reveals the R-Link 2 navigation and infotainment Two trim strips across the dashboard emphasise the width of the cabin. system logo. 5 All interiors are trimmed in Dark Carbon, with cloth upholstery for Expression+ Signature or Signature S models offer boot-mounted One-Touch easy-folding and Dynamique Nav, synthetic leather and cloth upholstery in the Dynamique rear seats, which features handles in the boot to unlock and automatically S Nav and Signature Nav, the latter’s in ‘Signature’ guise, while the Signature fold down the 60:40 split rear seat. S Nav features full leather upholstery. The boot floor can be fitted in two positions, the high position forms a The cosseting seats have slightly angled front edges for increased support. completely flat floor, or a low position creates a larger load volume of 527 They are backed with dual-density foam and gradually tapered backrest litres (or 472 litres if carrying the tyre inflation kit). The boot can also be supports ensure a snug fit for drivers of all shapes and sizes. divided into two or three spaces for smart and protected storage. With the rear seats folded, the maximum load volume is 1,478 litres (VDA). Occupants The folding rear seats are split 60:40 in all models, and from Dynamique will also find plenty of places to stow oddments, thanks to 30 litres of storage Nav, they create a full-flat floor, with the high and low boot floor positions space inside the cabin. to simplify loading or increased capacity. 6 Technologies Connected and customisable The Kadjar also uses technology to take the stress out of parking. From Dynamique S Nav, it has front and rear parking sensors. Handsfree parking R-LINK 2, available from Dynamique Nav upwards, is the Kadjar’s control – capable of parallel, perpendicular and even angled steering into parking centre, giving access to all the car’s technologies, including navigation, phone, spaces – is standard on Signature S Nav and available on Signature Nav. apps and radio using the 7-inch colour instrument screen in the centre console. It is intuitive and easy to use, as with a smartphone or tablet, icons can be moved by tapping and dragging, and to read text, drivers can scroll or zoom in and out. R-Link 2 allows drivers to choose from four dashboard display modes – classic, with a needle rev counter and digital speed readout; sport, with the speed displayed in the centre; economy, with a graph illustrating the consumption range and streamlined, with graduation of speed and no rev counter. There’s also a choice of five display colours. New customisable home pages provide easy access to favourite functions for up to six different user profiles. At the touch of a button, everyone can restore their own personal navigation and multimedia settings, their activation of driving assistance function or the ambience of ‘their’ dashboard.