Following a comprehensive campaign, the new Austral is finally here. Renault's first model to ride on the third-gen CMF-CD platform comes to replace the aging Kadjar and brings a series of novelties. The most obvious is a completely different design as the compact crossover adopts a fresh exterior look and a high-tech cabin representing a significant departure from the model it replaces.
But first, let's talk about its size. The Austral is 4.51 meters long, 1.83 meters wide, and 1.62 meters tall, with a wheelbase measuring 2.67 meters. It makes it a tad longer and taller than its predecessor while being slightly narrower and carrying a stretched wheelbase. Cargo capacity varies from 500 to 575 liters depending on whether the vehicle has a fixed or sliding rear bench. Go for the full hybrid model and its extra hardware and the volume drops to 430 and 555 liters, respectively. Interior storage amounts to an extra 35 liters for smaller items.
