Renault Rafale 2025 POV Test drive 4K (1.2 Hybrid - 200 HP), Price

Renault Rafale 2025 POV Test drive 4K (1.2 Hybrid - 200 HP), Price
Check out the first drive of the new Renault Rafal 2025 in Esprit Alpine trim. Rafale is powered by a 1.2 l 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 130 HP, while the electric motor provides the rest to the system 200 HP.
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The new Renault Rafeale will be available in two trims; Techno & Esprit Alpine, starting at 44.990 € & 49.990 € in Croatia. In late 2024 Renault will offer Rafale a 300 HP E-Tech 4x4 PHEV version in a new Atelier Alpine trim.
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[@thess0414]

Is it really worth the extra money vs the austral?

[@L0vac]

I drived only Austral, but judging by materials in Rafale when I sit inside, not really. Very similar, just a little bit larger. If you need a bigger car than Austral, go for the new Superb or similar D segment car. You can get a decent one for about 10% less money than Rafale and more space.
Also, as a Renault fan, I gave up on both Austral and Rafale. This hybrid was LOUD when pushed (noisy 3cy petrol engine) and in Austral you can also get a 160hp non-hybrid, but it's only 1.3 turbo on a 1.6 tons of car... I (88 kg) went with a friend about same weight and a salesman, so with 3 adults it was just not pulling even through slightest uphills.
In the end, after a decade of enjoying french cars I went with Mazda; it might not have the post-modern ambilight but materials are much better, thicker, softer than in Rafale even in 3/CX 30 (I was shocked) AND you get a 2/2.5L petrol engine that will break down never.
Also checked out the Peugeot 3008, loved it on the inside, but the price, oh man... :S And also missing an engine between entry one and top hybrid. Seriously, FR cars need a proper 1.6-2.0 petrol engine to fill the gap "too small - hybrid"

[@ram64man]

that glare from the sun on the angle of the glass is really REALLy Bad, but 2oohp from a 1.2 im a little worried about engine life, if it has a wet belt like fords I'm firmly out

[@JRCarReviews]

The engine is actually 130 HP, the electric motor provides the rest of 70 HP.

[@reinulf5474]

How hard to read do we want to choose the colors of the speedometer? Renault: "YEEESSSS". How annoying do we want to make the turn indicator sound? Renault: Boing Cluck YEEEEEAHHHH"