Renault Kadjar

Renault Kadjar
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Production	2015–present
Assembly	Palencia, Spain (Renault Spain) Wuhan, China (Dongfeng Renault)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (J)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive with an optional Extended Grip system or four-wheel-drive
Platform	Renault CMF platform (CMF-CD)
Related	Nissan Qashqai
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,647 mm (104.2 in)
Length	4,450 mm (175.2 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,600 mm (63.0 in)

The Renault Kadjar is a compact SUV (J) from French car manufacturer Renault, offered with a choice of two-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^[3] and in 2016 in China.^[4]

Overview

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 road-sign recognition with speed limit alerts, 360-degreee sensors, reversing camera and a hands-free parking system.

Renault Kadjar Bose Edition dCi (Germany)

The Renault Kadjar has been awarded as the best-in-class residual value of resale by the CAP automotive experts.^[5] The Renault Kadjar was also chosen as Small SUV of the Year in the ContractHireAndLeasing.com Car of the Year Awards 2015.^[6]

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 coming in 11.9sec. The 128 bhp 1.6-litre diesel makes it from 0–62 mph in 9.9sec, 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 be 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.^[7] Renault published a more elaborate explanation of the name Kadjar in the blog section of their corporate web site.^[8]

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.^[9][10] According to two Iranian sources,^[11][12] 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.^[13]

Engines

Petrol engines^[14]

Model	Year(s)	Displacement	Fuel Type	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	CO2 Emissions
TCe 130	2015–	1,199 cc (73.2 cu in)	Petrol	131 PS (96 kW; 129 bhp)	205 N·m (151 ft·lbf)	10.1 s	126 g/km

Diesel engines^[14]

Model	Year(s)	Displacement	Fuel Type	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	CO2 Emissions
dCi 110	2015–	1,461 cc (89.2 cu in)	Diesel	110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp)	260 N·m (192 ft·lbf)	11.9 s	99 g/km
dCi 110 EDC	2015–	1,461 cc (89.2 cu in)	Diesel	110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp)	250 N·m (184 ft·lbf)	11.7 s	99 g/km
dCi 130	2015–	1,598 cc (97.5 cu in)	Diesel	131 PS (96 kW; 129 bhp)	320 N·m (236 ft·lbf)	9.9 s	113 g/km
dCi 130 4x4	2015–	1,598 cc (97.5 cu in)	Diesel	131 PS (96 kW; 129 bhp)	320 N·m (236 ft·lbf)	10.5 s	126 g/km

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 NOx emission level of 1.5 g/km, almost 20 times the Euro 6 limit of 80 mg/km.^[15]

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. "Renault Kadjar sales figures in China". Left-Lane.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
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. "ContractHireAndLeasing.com Car of the Year Awards 2015 Winners". ContractHireAndLeasing. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
7. "Renault Kadjar SUV – full details and exclusive studio pictures". autocar.co.uk. AutoCar. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
8. "Kadjar: What's in a Name". groupe.renault.com. Groupe Renault. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
9. "Kadjar : Renault fait de la diplomatie en Iran". lapresse.ca. La Presse. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
10. "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.
11. "Historical Development of Metro System". atlas.tehran.ir. Atlas of Tehran Metropolis. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
12. "The Historical Vehicle Registration Certificate Launched in Iran". en.tac.org.ir. Touring & Automobile Club of Iran. January 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
13. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2015-renault-kadjar-suv-pricing-and-sale-dates
14. "Renault Kadjar – Technical specifications, size dimensions, fuel economy". ultimatespecs.com.
15. http://www.bmvi.de/SharedDocs/DE/Anlage/VerkehrUndMobilitaet/Strasse/bericht-untersuchungskommission-volkswagen.pdf?__blob=publicationFile