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Renault Kardian Unveiled: Here Are 5 Things You Should Know


The Renault Kardian marks the debut of the carmaker’s new modular platform as well as a freshly developed 1-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a 6-speed DCT

Renault Kardian

The Renault Kardian is a new SUV from Renault for certain markets outside of Europe, including Latin America. It was unveiled at Renault‘s press conference in Rio de Janeiro. Here are 5 things you should know about the Renault SUV:

Based On New Modular Platform

Renault Kardian platform

Renault has announced a new modular platform for 4 different global markets, including Latin America and India. The Renault Kardian is the first model based on this new architecture, which supports cars measuring between 4 and 5 metres in length. The Kardian measures 4120mm in length, 2025mm in width (including ORVMs), 1596mm in height (including roof rails), and has a 2604mm long wheelbase. It has a ground clearance of 209mm.

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Design Details Inside And Out

Renault Kardian front

The Renault Kardian has a sharp fascia with all-LED headlights and a grille with multiple rhombuses resembling the Renault badge. Its LED DRLs resemble the Hammer-style headlights seen on Volvo cars. The bumper houses a large air dam, a silver skid plate, front parking sensors, fog lamps, and the radar for the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The SUV has pronounced functional roof rails, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and a floating roof-like effect on its profile. At the back, it has C-shaped LED taillights similar to the Renault Kiger, and a chunky bumper with a silver skid plate.

The Kardian features an all-black cabin theme with silver accents on the steering wheel, AC vents, and center console. It has a gloss-black insert on the dashboard, which runs the width of the dashboard and houses all the AC vents. The SUV has fabric upholstery with contrast orange stitching on the door pads, front center armrest, and seats, which have the Renault logo embossed on them. It also has a modern joystick-styled gear selector, similar to the one seen on Citroen eC3 and C5 Aircross.

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Could Inspire The Renault Kiger Facelift

Renault Kiger

These design changes could inspire the look of the facelifted Renault Kiger in the future. Renault might take design cues from the Kardian’s exterior and interior while updating the Kiger.

Features And Safety

Renault Kardian 7-inch digital driver's display

The Renault Kardian is equipped with a 7-inch digital driver’s display, an 8-inch touchscreen system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-color ambient lighting, paddle shifters, wireless phone charging, and auto AC. It also has a total of 4 USB ports (2 at the front and 2 at the rear).

Renault Kardian 6 airbags

For safety, the Kardian comes with 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), an electronic parking brake, and a 360-degree camera. It also includes 13 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features, such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and front collision warning.

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A Brand New Powertrain

The Renault Kardian introduces a new powertrain to Renault’s lineup. It features a new 1-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with direct injection, producing 120PS and 220Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT), which is a first for Renault in Latin America. The Kardian has 3 driving modes: Eco, Sport, and MySense.

While the Kardian may not be available in India, Renault plans to bring the third-generation Duster to the country in the coming years. Stay tuned for the upcoming reveal of the new Duster.

Technology

The Best Power Tools To Pick Up At Home Depot If You’re Installing A Patio

When you dig out the area for your patio, the soil will be freshly disturbed and loose — which doesn’t make for a strong foundation to build on. To prep the area for pavers, you need to compact the soil so it’s flat and solidified. If you’re building a small patio or you’re confident in your strength and stamina, you can complete this job with a hand tamper. This is basically a long stick with a heavy square plate at the bottom that you lift and drop onto the soil over and over until it’s flat and compacted. If you’d rather avoid that ordeal, you can invest in what’s known as a plate compactor.

At Home Depot, one of the best-selling plate compactors is the Wen 7 JP 4500-Pound Plate Compactor, which will set you back around $600. Its gas engine produces 4,496 pounds of force, slamming the 24 by 17-inch plate into the ground 5,400 times per minute and compacting dirt without the need for any human effort. The tool is easy to maneuver and easy to transport, plus it dampens vibrations to extend the engine life and increase ease of use. If you’re not about to spend $600 on a tool you’re only going to use once, Home Depot also offers rental plate compactors that you can use for just a few days or even a few hours.