Episode 352 - Renult Kadjar 1.6 dCi 4x4 Dynamique

Date of broadcast: 18 May 2016
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 598 cc, turbodiesel
Power : 96 kW @ 4 000 rpm
Torque: 320 Nm @ 1 750 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 60,56 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed manual, AWD
Wheels/tyres: 19-inch alloy, 225/45 R19 tyres
0-100 km/h: 10,7 sec
Top speed: 188 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed/tested): 5,4 / 7,1 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed/tested): 1 200 / 915 km
CO2 emissions: 143 g/km
Pros: Quick, capable and thoroughly M.
Cons: The waiting list is a very long one.
Retail price: R449 900
Price as tested: R449 900
Prices correct on date of broadcast.

[@R1Zig]

I miss Deon Schoeman. I never met him to tell him that I loved/admired his command of the English language and his gentle way of presentation. His reviews were always neutral - he would never outright bash a car, be obnoxious, derogatory or sarcastic. He would just say it's not to his liking or perhaps not ideal. Unlike most motoring journalists, he understood that arrogance and self-importance has no place when reviewing vehicles, especially when judging styling. I always got a balanced sense of a vehicle when he was done with a review. I remember his use of words like "alacrity" "gusto" "rapid" and many more used expertly. I enjoyed his reviews of audio equipment in AVSA too. RIP Deon....We lost an intellectual in the motoring/audio world and all-round good human being. A true wizard with words.

[@Murlock2000]

The english are so focused on "satnav" and "bluetooth" yet that have been a standart since like 2010 almost - still today in 2023 the british car magazines and such are mentioning it as if it was ssomething special ?!

[@seanfenwick]

That keycard is ridiculous !!! 😂

[@foucaudguillaume5964]

your comment is ridiculous

[@seanfenwick]

foucaud guillaume it's ok mate, my Lexus carries more Kudos anyway. Wouldn't get a Renault. But that key card remains like a brick.

[@abrhalebeyni7088]

foucaud guillaume

[@NezzaXJ]

Just an error you made. The TC isn’t cancelled when the Lock mode is engaged. Only DSC is canceled.

[@R1Zig]

The key card is actually quite comfortable to carry around. It looks big but It is flat enough to easily slide into most pockets. You literally forget it is there. I don't ever think about keys when approaching the car. Just push the button on the handle and you're inside. Push start and the car is running.