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In automotive terms, there's not much that's more French than a large Renault. And traditionally, France has been just about the only place where you're likely to see such a thing. In this new electrified era though, the Gallic brand has been emboldened to try its hand at a larger-segment model once again - and here it is, the Rafale. Unlike some other recent Renault model rivals, it's not a full-EV - in fact most sales will be of a volume hybrid version you can't plug in. And it's actually not that large, a D-segment model based on the Austral crossover but styled (like the smaller Arkana) as a Coupe-SUV. It's certainly a sweeping, quite aerodynamic thing, hence the name which in French references wind-driven natural energy and aeronautics: the Caudron-Renault Rafale of 1934 was a plane Renault made which flew a record-breaking 277mph. Nearly a century on, this automotive successor to that design won't set any sales records but it's a key component in Group boss Luca de Meo's comprehensive 'Renaultution' model plan. And the first offering from new ex-Peugeot design chief Gilles Vidal - which means it'll set the styling theme for a whole new generation of Renaults.
You can't imagine that too many premium brand segment customers are going to throw away their enamel-badged key fob to own a Rafale. The few though, that take a look at what this bigger Renault has to offer might find lots to like here. It'll get the neighbours talking, the cabin materials are lovely and the rear seat ambiance is far nicer (and more spacious) than the premium brand norm. There are also things here you can't get on competitors, like 4-wheel steering and the vast Solarbay panoramic roof. Previously, none of this would have been enough to overcome customer badge snobbery, but in this more enlightened electrified era, things might be different. Renault is hoping so.
Borrow £6,000 with £1,000 deposit over 48 months with a representative APR of 18.1%, monthly payment would be £172.36, with a total cost of credit of £2,273.28 and a total amount payable of £9,273.28.
