Renault Rafale 2024– car dimensions: 4710 mm long, 1866 mm wide and 1613 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,653 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a 12.3-inch driver display and 12-inch vertical OpenR Link touchscreen with Google built-in, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents. Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go is standard, along with front/rear/side parking sensors and a rear-view camera. Automatic emergency braking covers cars, pedestrians and cyclists, blind-spot warning is fitted, and lane-keep assist with emergency correction works above 44 mph. Higher trims add a 9.3-inch head-up display, 360-degree camera and hands-free parking. Physical climate buttons sit below the screen for easy use.
Boot space starts at 539 litres with seats up and reaches 1914 litres seats down. Full-hybrid versions can offer up to 627 litres including underfloor storage with the floor lowered. Rear seats fold 40/20/40 with a ski hatch for long items. The load lip is high and seats do not fold fully flat, creating a step.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg across versions. Trailer stability assist is available. A removable or electric towbar is optional. Payload varies by hybrid type and equipment between roughly 380 and 520 kg depending on kerb weight and gross vehicle weight.
No heavy-duty cooling is listed. Reinforced or sport-tuned suspension with specific springs, dampers and anti-roll bars appears on Esprit Alpine and Atelier Alpine grades, the latter adding active damping with a predictive camera. The car suits light trailer or leisure use more than heavy work.
The cabin offers a bright, supportive feel with sports seats featuring side reinforcements for hold during cornering. Higher grades add 6-way power adjustment, lumbar support and driver massage. Dual-zone climate control with rear vents and an air purifier keep the air fresh. The Solarbay roof darkens in segments for light and heat control without a blind, adding headroom. Acoustic front glass and sound-proofing create a quiet space, while the long wheelbase gives rear passengers 302 mm knee room and a practical ingenious armrest with USB-C and device holders.
Full hybrid fuel use from 4.7 l/100 km or up to 60.1 mpg
PHEV fuel use from 0.5 l/100 km with full charge
Service interval 30,000 km or 12 months
Oil change 30,000 km or 24 months
Euro NCAP 5 stars
Up to 32 ADAS and 7 airbags standard
The full hybrid E-Tech 200 starts in electric mode and recovers energy on deceleration for efficient everyday running, with claimed figures from 4.7 l/100 km. The plug-in hyper hybrid E-Tech 4x4 300 offers longer electric range when charged and drops to higher use if the battery is empty.
Service is due every 30,000 km or 12 months, with oil changes at 30,000 km or 24 months depending on driving style. The hybrid system needs checks on battery and regenerative brakes alongside normal fluid and filter work.
Euro NCAP rates it five stars with strong adult and safety assist scores. Standard kit includes AEBS with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot warning, lane keep assist, driver attention alert, adaptive cruise and up to 32 ADAS plus seven airbags and eCall.
Routine hybrid maintenance keeps efficiency high. Follow the service schedule for the multimode gearbox and battery health to maintain long-term reliability.
Length 4710 mm, Width 1866 mm, Height 1613 mm, Wheelbase 2738 mm (Rafale 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault UK press release/DOCX technical specs and French renault.fr fiche technique.