Renault Alaskan 2016–2021 car dimensions: 5399 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1810 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,086 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin seats five with a practical layout for daily use. Higher grades get an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus bi-zone automatic climate control. Cruise control is standard. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera come on mid and top trims, with a 360-degree camera available higher up. Automatic emergency braking is fitted across the range.
The load bed measures about 1.58 m long by 1.56 m wide with a height of 0.47 m, giving roughly 1.17 m³ of space. A flexible C-channel tie-down system with sliding anchors helps secure loads, and the tailgate can support 500 kg when open.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload is up to around one tonne depending on version and equipment. The multi-link rear suspension with coil springs is designed for heavy loads while keeping ride comfort.
A ladder-frame chassis and selectable 4x4 with low range suit work duties. The bed includes multiple fixed and sliding tie-downs for securing cargo.
The double-cab cabin seats five with generous rear knee room and reclining backrests. Higher grades add dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, leather upholstery, heated front seats and an 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support. NASA-inspired zero-gravity front seats help cut fatigue on long trips. An electric sunroof appears on top trims. The cabin feels solid and well insulated for a pickup.
Diesel 2.3 dCi engines return combined figures of 6.3 l/100 km (manual) or 6.9 l/100 km (automatic).
Oil-change intervals reach 30 000 km or two years in some markets. timing chain needs no replacement.
Seven airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, hill-start and hill-descent control standard in European specs.
Based on the Nissan Navara that scored four Euro NCAP stars.
ISOFIX anchors and three-point belts on all seats.
The Alaskan runs efficient 2.3-litre dCi diesels that deliver strong low-end torque while posting combined consumption of 6.3 litres per 100 km on the manual versions and 6.9 litres on the automatic. Real-world figures stay competitive for a one-tonne pickup.
Service needs are modest. Oil and filter changes stretch to 30 000 km or two years in European markets, and the engines use a maintenance-free timing chain. Local schedules elsewhere may call for more frequent visits, but overall running costs stay low.
Safety hardware centres on up to seven airbags, full ESP suite, hill-start assist and hill-descent control. A 360-degree camera and rear sensors appear on higher grades. The sister Navara earned four Euro NCAP stars, giving a solid baseline for crash protection.
Daily ownership is straightforward: keyless entry on upper trims, dual-zone climate and ample storage keep the cabin practical. The ladder-frame chassis and multi-link rear suspension ride comfortably both loaded and empty, making the truck easy to live with for work or leisure.
Length 5399 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1810 mm, Wheelbase 3150 mm (Alaskan 2016–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault German technical data PDF and Italian brochure, cargo from cataloge.eu.