After the arrival of the Renault Rafale to the market with 200 hp, the French brand now announces that the new model will also have a plug-in hybrid version with 300 hp of power.
The Rafale E-Tech 4X4 plug-in hybrid is equipped with a powertrain that was specifically developed for this model, combining a 1.2-liter turbo gasoline engine with 150 hp and three electric motors: one on the front axle with 70 hp and 205 Nm of torque, and another on the rear axle with 136 hp and 195 Nm of torque, both with 70 hp of power and a torque. The third electric motor acts as a starter and high-voltage generator, responsible for starting the gasoline engine and managing the automatic transmission ratios.
This entire system allows Renault to announce that the Rafale E-Tech 4X4 plug-in hybrid has a range of up to 1000 km, with a WLTP consumption of just 0.5 liters/100 km in combined cycle even with the 22 kWh battery fully discharged, and 5.8 liters/100 km with the battery completely depleted.
In addition to the new driving group, the Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300 hp plug-in hybrid gains a new Alpine workshop version, featuring specific 21’’ wheels and the option to choose the body color in the exclusive satin blue summit.
This model also features a chassis and agility control system developed by Alpine Cars engineers, as well as an intelligent self-adjusting suspension with a predictive control chamber. Combined with all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, these elements create a unique technical configuration among mainstream brands, merging power, agility, and unmatched performance. Not to mention the comfort and well-being that are always part of a vehicle designed by Renault.
“The Renault Rafale E-Tech plug-in hybrid 4×4 300 hp symbolizes our upgrade in range and our legitimacy to attract all customers, with a high-performance version. It is the result of all the know-how of the brand: a super-efficient hybrid, a permanently active four-wheel drive system, and an intelligent active suspension in the Alpine workshop version. All this ensures that, behind the wheel, the pleasure of driving, traction, and grip on the road are guaranteed in all circumstances”, said Bruno Vanel, vice president of the Renault brand, product, revenue, and international market expansion.
Built at the Palencia factory in Spain, the Renault Rafale E-Tech 4×4 300 hp plug-in hybrid arrives on the national market this November and is available with two equipment levels: esprit Alpine starting at €50,000 and atelier Alpine from €59,500.
