2015 Renault Kadjar



The Kadjar was revealed at the 2015 Geneva motor show and will go on sale this autumn. It shares many components with the Nissan Qashqai, thanks to the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and it will be taking on much the same market as that model, as well as the likes of the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai ix35 and the Ford Kuga.


The Kadjar shares engines with the Qashqai, including the 1.5-litre and 1.6-litre diesels. The 108 bhp 1.5-litre diesel is the most economical model offered, with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km and fuel economy of 74.3 mpg. Final performance figures are not yet confirmed, but it is expected to offer much the same levels as the Qashqai, with 0-62 mph coming in 11.9 second. The 128 bhp 1.6-litre diesel is set to make it from 0-62 mph in 9.9 second, emit 115 g/km and average 64 mpg. Performance and economy figures are said to be largely similar for both automatic and manual versions. A 128 bhp 1.2 TCe petrol model will also be offered.

Full trim and specification levels will be revealed closer to the on-sale date, but Renault says the Kadjar will be offered with a reversing camera, a hands-free parking system, engine stop-start, emergency brake assist, lane departure warning and road sign recognition with speed limit alerts.


Despite being predominantly an on-road car, the Kadjar, to be offered with a choice of front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, is also designed to cope with some off-roading. The two-wheel-drive models will come with an Extended Grip system that is claimed to enhance grip on low-traction surfaces. The all-wheel drive system has three modes: Auto, Lock and 2WD.

The Kadjar also comes with a 19 cm-high ground clearance and approach and departure angles of 18 degree and 25 degree respectively. It also comes with front and rear skid plates and a stainless steel boot sill guard for added protection.


The Kadjar is 4.45 metres long, 1.84 metres wide and 1.6 metres high, making it slightly larger than the Qashqai. At 472 litres, with the rear seats in place, its boot is also 42 litres bigger.

The front passenger seat can also be dropped to create a small table, or to load longer items. Renault says there is also 30 litres of storage space around the cabin.

The Kadjar will also come with the latest version of Renault's R-Link 2 infotainment system, which will be able to offer voice control, navigation, Bluetooth and radio.


The boot will also come with several practical touches. These include handles to drop the rear seats on a 60/40 split – a system that allows the compartment to be split into two or three sections – and an adjustable boot floor.