NEW Renault Austral E-Tech Review! GOOGLE CAR Tested

Renault's new Austral E-Tech is a mid-sized hybrid SUV that faces the Toyota RAV4, Peugeot 3008 and more, with a high-tech trick up its sleeve from some brand called Google. Sam hits the road to see what it's all about...

00:01 New Renault Austral E-Tech
00:40 Engine and performance
02:18 Towing capacity
03:00 Fuel economy mpg
06:00 Four-wheel steering
09:30 Google tech and infotainment
10:30 Practicality and boot space
11:25 Conclusion

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[scotinnl]

This is one heck of a car and I part exchanged a 2 year old Mercedes GLB to get my Iconic Esprit Alpine. Nothing rattles, everything inside is solid and it is a great, great drive. First time II am not driving a German car and I'm happy I took the plunge.

[stewieb]

I just bought the mid range version. I tested so many suv's and this is by far the best, it's smooth comfy and well built also it does accelerate pretty well (been timed at 7.5 - 7.8 depending who is driving lol) which is decent for a big thing like this. I even tested an evoke and this felt just as smooth and comfy, hell it even felt as luxurious but for 15k less. The matt grey just makes it look good. Pic's and vids dont do it justice.

[gruescuciprian]

I’ll be getting my Techno Esprit Alpine in April. I tested the car and ordered it right after. The car is gorgeous both in exterior and interior. And a lot of tech and premium features at a good price. Renault really outdone themselves with this car.

[veo]

I ordered the Iconic Version, and was lucky that one was in stock. Getting it next month. :D

[bashabill]

Waiting for delivery of the Iconic with the matte paint. Go large, or go home. Est delivery: 2nd week of July. 😊

[stalbansbiker]

Great looking car and I love the tec Better looking than it's rivals

[vMaxHeadroom]

Love the look of this car. The 4 wheel steer is actually really useful especially in tight small areas and parking...should be standard on all models.

[nathanb]

To be honest, I think this looks quite better than it's related sibling from Nissan 😅

[peterwoodford]

Great review. I have a 2017 Kadjar. Thanks for mentioning the towing capacity as I also have a 1350kg caravan and a lot of new hybrid models have very poor towing stats. 👍😊

[Paulo-ih]

Best car of 2024. Incredibly fuel efficient because of the EV feature. So much tech and just an overall joy to drive.

[holty]

Great vid! The Renault website claims 555L boot space, not 455L, is this a mistake, or something to do with the models? Thanks!

[FR-eklj]

I must have rented a bad one, because that 1.2L sounded really loud and fragile. What’s the reliability on these engines like?

[wayneheyes]

Why does the drivers seat move whilst driving surely that’s a problem

[jamesklironomos]

Greetings from Greece. Dumb question. Do i have to put in the car a sim card to work with google as you do on your cellphone?

[GameWinner]

Maybe Techno version and get alloy rim R19?

[johanmarnfeldt]

Are all those driving assistance systems ever annoying or in the way?
Can they be turned off one by one?
If yes, will the car remember which ones I turned off the next time I start the car?

[stevenmoran]

You don’t buy an SUV for enhanced cornering. If you want sharper handling buy a Clio.

[Sean-rh]

Can I watch YouTube or download games on play store?... Any one know ?

[SeanMcklo]

Wish it had more torque than 205, and maybe a bigger electric battery for more performance. Still lovely looking motor.

[maff]

Front looks a little old fashioned somehow, gives hints of the pre-facelift Grandland X!