Renault Kadjar

The Renault Kadjar is a compact SUV (J) from French car manufacturer Renault, offered with a choice of two wheel drive with an Extended Grip system or full four wheel drive.[1] The Renault Kadjar was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show,[2] with sales starting in April 2015 in Europe, and in 2016 in China.[3]

Renault Kadjar
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production2015–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (J)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive with an optional Extended Grip system or four-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault CMF platform (CMF-CD)
RelatedNissan Qashqai
Powertrain
Engine1.3L TCe 140 Petrol
1.3L TCe 160 Petrol
1.5L dCi 116 Diesel
1.7L R9N Blue dCi 150 Diesel
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,647 mm (104.2 in)
Length4,450 mm (175.2 in)
Width1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,600 mm (63.0 in)

Overview
Renault Kadjar Dynamique
Facelift (2018)

The Kadjar shares the same Renault–Nissan Common Module Family platform as the Nissan Qashqai, which will allow for front and four wheel drive.[2]

It is offered with the latest version of Renault's R Link 2 infotainment system (voice control, navigation, Bluetooth and radio), engine stop start, emergency brake assist, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition with speed limit alerts, 360 degree sensors, reversing camera, and a hands free parking system.[4]

The Renault Kadjar has been awarded as the best in class residual value of resale by the CAP Automotive Experts.[5]

The 108 bhp 1.5 litre diesel is the most economical model offered, with CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel economy of 74.3mpg. Final performance figures are not yet confirmed, but offers much the same levels as the Qashqai, with 0–62 mph (100 km/h) coming in 11.9 seconds.

The 128 bhp 1.6 litre diesel makes it from 0–62 mph (100 km/h) in 9.9 seconds, emit 115g/km and average 64mpg. Performance and economy figures are said to be largely similar for both automatic and manual versions. The 4WD version has slightly higher emissions. A 128 bhp 1.2 TCe petrol model is also offered.

Renault claims the Kadjar name is based on two words: Kad is inspired by quad to represent a go anywhere four wheeled vehicle, and Jar recalls the French words agile and jaillir respectively representing agility and suddenly emerging from somewhere.[6]

Renault published a more elaborate explanation of the name Kadjar in the blog section of their corporate web site.[7] However, its relation to Qashqai points to its relation to the Qajars or in French Kadjars.

Since Nasser ed-Din Shah the Qajar shahs of Persia wrote their name in western script in the French way: Kadjar. This relation has been noted in several professional and social media in prevalently neutral, but in few cases, a bit enthusiastic manner. There were also rare bursts of politically based outrage.[8][9]

According to two Iranian sources, Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar King of Iran (1853–1907), acquired two Renault cars in Belgium in 1900 while on his trip in Europe, and had them delivered to Iran. These were to be the first automobiles in Iran.[10][11]

The car received a facelift in 2018, with production of the remodeled car starting some time the following year. With four new engines to replace the old, a change to the exterior design and an updated interior with more space for items, updated infotainment system and some small changes to the climate control.[12]

Engines
Petrol engines[13]
ModelYear(s)DisplacementFuel TypePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)CO2 Emissions
TCe 130 2015–20181,197 cc (73.0 cu in)Petrol131 PS (96 kW; 129 bhp)205 N⋅m (151 ft⋅lbf)10.1 s126 g/km
TCe 160 2017–20181,618 cc (98.7 cu in)Petrol163 PS (120 kW; 161 bhp)240 N⋅m (177 ft⋅lbf)9.2 s134 g/km
TCe 140 2018– 1,332 cc (81.3 cu in) Petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) 240 N⋅m (177 ft⋅lbf) 10.4 s 134 g/km
TCe 159 2018– 1,332 cc (81.3 cu in) Petrol 159 PS (117 kW; 157 bhp) 260 N⋅m (192 ft⋅lbf) 9.4 s 134 g/km
Diesel engines[13]
ModelYear(s)DisplacementFuel TypePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)CO2 Emissions
dCi 110 2015–20181,461 cc (89.2 cu in)Diesel110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp)260 N⋅m (192 ft⋅lbf)11.9 s99 g/km
dCi 110 EDC 2015–20181,461 cc (89.2 cu in)Diesel110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp)250 N⋅m (184 ft⋅lbf)11.7 s99 g/km
dCi 130 2015–20181,598 cc (97.5 cu in)Diesel131 PS (96 kW; 129 bhp)320 N⋅m (236 ft⋅lbf)9.9 s113 g/km
dCi 130 4x4 2015–20181,598 cc (97.5 cu in)Diesel131 PS (96 kW; 129 bhp)320 N⋅m (236 ft⋅lbf)10.5 s126 g/km
dCi 115 2018– 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) Diesel 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) 270 N⋅m (199 ft⋅lbf) 11.7 s 113 g/km
dCi 150 2018– 1,749 cc (106.7 cu in) Diesel 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) 340 N⋅m (251 ft⋅lbf) – –

Emissions compliance

Prompted by the Volkswagen emissions scandal, the German motor authority found many cars not complying with the intention of the emission laws. The Kadjar was measured to have a NO
x emission level of 1.5 g/km, almost twenty times the Euro 6 limit of 80 mg/km.[14]

References
  1. "Renault Kadjar SUV – full details and exclusive studio pictures". autocar.co.uk. AutoCar. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. "Renault Kadjar SUV drops into Geneva 2015: full specs and video". autoexpress.co.uk. Auto Express. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  3. "Kadjar crossover is key to Renault's growth, Ghosn says". autonews.com. Automotive news. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
  4. "2015 Renault Kadjar SUV - pricing and on-sale dates | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk.
  5. "BEST IN CLASS FOR RESIDUAL VALUES (CAP AUTOMOTIVE) Average residual value (36 months/60,000 miles)". This is money. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  6. "Renault Kadjar SUV – full details and exclusive studio pictures". autocar.co.uk. AutoCar. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  7. "Kadjar: What's in a Name". groupe.renault.com. Groupe Renault. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  8. "Kadjar : Renault fait de la diplomatie en Iran". lapresse.ca. La Presse. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  9. "Iran : Renault Kadjar, du nom d'une dynastie qui fut le daesh chiite !". iran-resist.org. Iran-Resist. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  10. "Historical Development of Metro System". atlas.tehran.ir. Atlas of Tehran Metropolis. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  11. "The Historical Vehicle Registration Certificate Launched in Iran". en.taci.ir. Touring & Automobile Club of Iran. January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  12. Beckwith, Jimi (2 October 2018). "Facelifted Renault Kadjar gets revised engine line-up | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  13. "Renault Kadjar – Technical specifications, size dimensions, fuel economy". ultimatespecs.com.
  14. http://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/DE/Anlage/VerkehrUndMobilitaet/Strasse/bericht-untersuchungskommission-volkswagen.pdf?__blob=publicationFile
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