The teaser campaign for the Renault Austral continues as the automaker has released new interior pictures and confirmed its unveiling will take place on March 8th at 9:30 am CEST.
While the company has already provided a glimpse of the cabin, the latest pictures give us a better look at the cockpit which promises to immerse passengers in an “elegantly modern cocoon.”
In particular, Renault said the Austral will have a soft-touch dashboard that features an integrated light strip which flows into the doors. Buyers will also find authentic wood trim that has been treated according to the Japanese maki-e technique. Speaking of the latter, Renault said it “highlights the natural grain by using a cloth to apply several layers of metallic pigments to the wood.”
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Elsewhere, there will be satin chrome trim and padded door panels with synthetic leather as well as upholstered textiles that “subtly fade from black to light grey.” Designers also added a unique center console that features a wireless smartphone charger as well as a “finely grained” hand rest that slides while giving off a “mechanical clicking sound similar to that of the dial on a safe.”
While the latest pictures aren’t very revealing, a previous sketch showed the crossover will have a high-tech interior with a digital instrument cluster and infotainment system with Google Automotive Services such as Maps. They’re arranged in an “L-shaped configuration” and provide a total display area of 24.3 inches.
While Renault is keeping some details under wraps, they’ve already confirmed the Austral will replace the Kadjar and go on sale this spring. The C-Segment crossover will measure 177.6 inches (4,510 mm) long and ride on the CMF-CD3 platform.
The Austral will have a “petrol hybrid-only” engine lineup that includes a 1.3 TCe engine with a 12V mild hybrid solution as well as a 1.2 TCe unit with 48V mild hybrid technology. Renault has said these powertrains will offer “record-breaking performance” and up to 197 hp (147 kW / 200 PS) of power.
