Renault Austral 2022–2025 car dimensions: 4510 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1618 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,517 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a 12-inch OpenR Link touchscreen with Google built-in plus a 12.3-inch driver display. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come as standard along with dual-zone automatic climate control. Driver aids include adaptive cruise control, active emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot warning, lane keep assist with emergency lane keeping, and front, rear and side parking sensors plus a reversing camera. These make daily driving and parking straightforward with good support for longer trips.
Boot space starts at 527 litres with seats in place and reaches 657 litres when the sliding rear bench moves forward. Folding the seats gives 1525 litres. The modular floor and optional power tailgate help with loading everyday items or luggage.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload sits around 529 kg including the driver. Trailer stability assist is included. This suits light trailers or caravans for leisure but is not set up as a heavy work vehicle.
The cabin feels modern and practical with dual-zone automatic climate control plus air purifier, ambient lighting and a 16 cm sliding rear bench for flexible legroom or boot space. Higher grades bring multi-way electric front seats with lumbar massage and heated fronts plus heated steering wheel. Top trim adds a panoramic roof with sunshade. Acoustic windscreen quiets the interior. Large OpenR screens and Multi-Sense modes complete a roomy, well-equipped everyday space.
Full hybrid E-Tech 200 hp petrol-electric self-charging system.
WLTP combined fuel use from 4.6 l/100 km.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2022.
Up to 30-plus ADAS including AEB, lane keep assist and driver attention alert as standard or available.
Service intervals typically 30 000 km or one to two years.
Three-year warranty to 60 000 miles.
The E-Tech full hybrid pairs a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with electric motors and a small battery. It runs mostly electric in town and needs no external charging. Official WLTP figures start at 4.6 l/100 km with a 55-litre tank.
Servicing follows the maintenance booklet, commonly every 30 000 km or annually at first then every two years. Connected alerts help track when work is due. Renault offers service packs for budgeting.
Safety kit includes multiple airbags with a centre airbag, automatic emergency braking for pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keep and departure systems, adaptive cruise and driver monitoring. Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2022 with strong adult and assist scores.
Day-to-day ownership is straightforward for a hybrid SUV. Keep the battery and brakes in check via routine visits. The self-charging setup and long electric range in city use keep running simple.
Length 4510 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1618 mm, Wheelbase 2667 mm (Austral 2022–2025)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault All-New Austral Nouvelle Vague press kit/brochure, auto-data.net and Wikipedia, Renault official specs and Euro NCAP.