The Renault Austral replaces the Kadjar in late 2022, but how different is the new SUV? We put them side by side to see.
Austral
Kadjar
The Austral could easily have been badged Kadjar, and no-one would've blinked. The styling is squarer and the lines straighter, but there are clear similarities between the two.
Austral
Kadjar
The Kadjar was available with gas and diesel engines, but the Austral only uses gas with either mild hybrid (12V), 48V mild hybrid or full hybrid support.
Austral
Kadjar
The Austral is longer by 60mm (2.4-in) at 4.51m (177.6-in).
Austral
Kadjar
The Austral is a little taller and has a slightly longer wheelbase too. The platform is the latest Alliance CMF-CD architecture.
Austral
Kadjar
Trunk space is 500L (17.7 cu-ft) in the mild hybrid, and 430L (15.2 cu-ft) in the hybrid.
Austral
Kadjar
The Austral's interior is classier and much more technologically advanced than the Kadjar's.
Austral
Kadjar
There's a new 12.3-in digital instrumentation screen.
Austral
Kadjar
A huge 12-in infotainment touchscreen dominates the dashboard.
Austral
Kadjar
A squarer design again, but there are big bolsters on the top spec models.
