2024 Renault Austral - Sports Mid-Size Family Crossover!
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Renault Austral review
“The Austral is well trimmed, feels high tech, and uses little fuel. If you want a hybrid crossover, it’s a good choice”
Good stuff
Looks good, very quiet, economical, nice cabin
Bad stuff
Not cheap, ride a little busy, four-wheel steering only available on top trim
What is it?
This is Renault’s latest attempt at a mid-size family crossover, and given the popularity of these things currently, therefore a big deal. It comes only as a full hybrid. That pitches it against the likes of the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage HEV, Nissan Qashqai e-Power and Toyota RAV4.
Renault actually designed the Austral to be launched in 2021, but then switched the sequence between this and the Megane E-Tech Electric. However much crossovers matter, it seemed more urgent to get the electric hatch out there. Fortunately the Austral doesn’t seem out of date as a result. It gave Renault extra time to