The teaser campaign for the Renault Kardian is heating up as the company has provided a revealing look inside. Set to debut on October 25 in Rio de Janeiro, the “urban SUV” will have a classy cabin with a “clear focus on quality and technology.” The company is keeping details under wraps, but confirmed the crossover will be equipped with a freestanding 8-inch infotainment system. We can also see what appears to be a digital instrument cluster, but that remains unconfirmed at this point.
Putting screens aside, the Kardian will
have a three-spoke steering wheel with a prominent Nouvel’R logo. Elsewhere,
there are slender air vents, a minimalist “e-shifter,” and climate controls
that appear to feature integrated displays. Renault didn’t have much to say
about the cabin, but the crossover will have a Multi-Sense system that enables
drivers to select ambient lighting settings and driving modes to match their
mood.
The Kardian is a B-segment crossover and
will kick off a “new product offensive outside Europe.” Previous teasers have
shown the model will have curvaceous bodywork, an angular rear window, and
slender taillights with three-dimensional accents.
While Renault is playing coy, the Kardian
is expected to be based on the Dacia Sandero Stepway. As part of the
transformation, the car is slated to have unique front and rear ends as well as
some other minor updates.
