Best French car? How good is the all-new Renault Rafale? Driving REVIEW

This is our in-depth review of the Renault Rafale. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.

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00:00 Best French car?
00:43 Length and wheels
01:10 Rear-axle steering
01:50 Suspension
02:33 Interior quality
03:24 Seats and comfort
04:06 Electrochrome roof
04:38 Cockpit and interface
07:23 Rear seats
09:26 Boot / trunk
10:01 Engines
10:49 Hybrid driving
12:51 Assistance systems
13:55 Suspension and steering
16:55 City driving
20:12 Driving modes
21:18 Acceleration test
21:42 Consumption economy
22:02 Price

#Renault #RenaultRafale

Data & Facts:
Renault Rafale
Named after a Renault plane in the 1930s
Produced in Spain
Sister models Austral (shorter) and Espace (same wheelbase but Rafale has wider track)
Peak Blue / Gipfel-Blau
Dolomite Grey

Optional Matrix LED
4,71 m 185“ length
20“-21“
Rear-axle-steering (threshold 50 km/h and up to 5 degrees) optional for HEV, standard for PHEV (comes in Esprit Alpine)

1,2 l R3 turbo Hybrid 200 hp FWD 8,9 s (2 electric motors, one main one ISG)
Top speed 180 km/h 112 mph
2 kWh battery 400 V
1,2 l R3 turbo PHEV 300 hp AWD 6,4 s (2 electric motors for front, one e motor at the rear axle for AWD)
22 kWh battery
7,4 kW AC charging
ISG starts the engine and controls the gear changes
PHEV EV driving up to 135 km/h
front-wheel drive is preferred up to 70 km/h, rear-wheel drive for higher speeds

PHEV as Esprit Alpine (also available for Hybrid) or exclusive as Atelier Alpine trim with sporty active suspension with predictive camera and anti-rolls bars

Interior with cork (Techno trim, dashboard) and slate (Esprit Alpine trim, hand rest)
Fabric seats in Techno
Esprit Alpine Alcantara seats (side bolster should remind you of motorcycle clothing protectors)
And steering wheel with Alcantara
All seats animal free as well as steering wheel (50 % recycling), back of the seat 100 % recycling
Electrochrome roof also with voice control
Top trim HEV: Esprit Alpine, Top trim PHEV: Atelier Alpine
12,3“ instruments, 12“ infotainment Android automotive, optional HUD
630 l trunk - 1.915

Price 44.000 Euro Hybrid, 48.000 Esprit Alpine. 1.500 Panoramic roof, 1.500 Matrix LED
Max towing HEV 1,5 t

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00:00 Best French car?
00:43 Length and wheels
01:10 Rear-axle steering
01:50 Suspension
02:33 Interior quality
03:24 Seats and comfort
04:06 Electrochrome roof
04:38 Cockpit and interface
07:23 Rear seats
09:26 Boot / trunk
10:01 Engines
10:49 Hybrid driving
12:51 Assistance systems
13:55 Suspension and steering
16:55 City driving
20:12 Driving modes
21:18 Acceleration test
21:42 Consumption economy
22:02 Price

#Renault #RenaultRafale

[sha]

This is the most Peugeot/Opel looking Renault ever.

[shroomyesc]

This and the new Scenic you can really tell that the Peugeot designer went to work for Renault, and clearly didnt wanna come up with new ideas.

[annecy]

Hi Thomas, that "hand rest" is actually a tribute to aviation :)

[masterrazvan]

Hi, Thomas I have to admit these people from France did a good job Renault Rafale!

[Bubastys]

Was waiting for a full review of the new Renault Rafale. Thank you Thomas for being ahead of the rest

[PaulMeier-cuds]

This review was absolutely fascinating, thank you.

For around €50-60k you were getting all wheel steering and some form of adaptive suspension. Both features have hitherto been the sole preserve of the premium brands. So premium brands watch out. The second feature which caught my eye was the adjustable chromatic shading of the glass roof, which other cars have. Finally I think this car was quite a good demonstration of why mild hybrids still have a real use for efficiency.

The rest of the features for the money look good and suitably Gallic, though that is not a selling point for me.

[AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Not normally a fan of French cars but this is really good looking, especially from the rear.

[p.k.]

Without even watching let me guess it has a mighty 1.2l engine😂

[autogefuehl]

Data & Facts:
Renault Rafale
Named after a Renault plane in the 1930s
Produced in Spain
Sister models Austral (shorter) and Espace (same wheelbase but Rafale has wider track)
Peak Blue / Gipfel-Blau
Dolomite Grey

Optional Matrix LED
4, 71 m 185“ length
20“-21“
Rear-axle-steering (threshold 50 km/h and up to 5 degrees) optional for HEV, standard for PHEV (comes in Esprit Alpine)

1, 2 l R3 turbo Hybrid 200 hp FWD 8, 9 s (2 electric motors, one main one ISG)
Top speed 180 km/h 112 mph
2 kWh battery 400 V
1, 2 l R3 turbo PHEV 300 hp AWD 6, 4 s (2 electric motors for front, one e motor at the rear axle for AWD)
22 kWh battery
7, 4 kW AC charging
ISG starts the engine and controls the gear changes
PHEV EV driving up to 135 km/h
front-wheel drive is preferred up to 70 km/h, rear-wheel drive for higher speeds

PHEV as Esprit Alpine (also available for Hybrid) or exclusive as Atelier Alpine trim with sporty active suspension with predictive camera and anti-rolls bars

Interior with cork (Techno trim, dashboard) and slate (Esprit Alpine trim, hand rest)
Fabric seats in Techno
Esprit Alpine Alcantara seats (side bolster should remind you of motorcycle clothing protectors)
And steering wheel with Alcantara
All seats animal free as well as steering wheel (50 % recycling), back of the seat 100 % recycling
Electrochrome roof also with voice control
Top trim HEV: Esprit Alpine, Top trim PHEV: Atelier Alpine
12, 3“ instruments, 12“ infotainment Android automotive, optional HUD
630 l trunk - 1.915

Price 44.000 Euro Hybrid, 48.000 Esprit Alpine. 1.500 Panoramic roof, 1.500 Matrix LED
Max towing HEV 1, 5 t

Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[akhilleusz]

"Hold my wine" deserves a shout-out! 😆🤣🤣 hilarious Thomas

[jeremjerem]

Nice review and nice "french accent" for "esprit Alpine" 😁👌
I think Renault is on the good path...
The designs are really nice (thx Mr Vidal, ex Peugeot Designer)

[Darren_Nicola]

Great video both of you. Is that middle part meant to represent the throttle of a plane ✈️ where you were resting your hand for the screen

[ionutzpopc]

@autogefuehl is the boot trim on the right side broken? the one that is holding the cover? min 9:57 above the backpacks :)

[AndreiAnastasescu]

Nice mounting sistem for the dji osmo pocket 3, do you have a link for the mount sistem that you used :D ?

[ap]

What's that round rubber thing under the boot floor? Spare wheel you say? That will never catch on

[Carsmk]

What do you think between this and talisman dci for long trips and overall driving experience ? Thank you.

[Daumex]

The black keycard is always the backup one. They didn't give you the main one which is much nicer, with aluminum trim.

[pepe-pohv]

What a beauty, those brave lines, eye catching color and incredibly comfy suspension, pure perfection - Citroen C4 @ 10:55

[IrenESorius]

Thank you kindly Thomas and Leah, , 👍‍‍🌟🌟👍‍‍