The 5 Most Anticipated New Renault Models in 2024

Amidst electric revolution, hybrid updates, and a refresh of the commercial lineup, Renault is expected to stay busy in 2024.

The year 2023 was full of announcements from Renault. Now it’s time for the communication department to take a breather and hand over the baton to their colleagues in the sales division, who are surely happy to see these new vehicles arriving at the Losange.

Renault 5 Electric

How many model revivals have been awaited as much as the legendary R5? Over the past three years, from teasers to prototypes, Renault has successfully built anticipation for what will undoubtedly be the star of the year.

Measuring 3.92 meters in length, Renault 5 E-Tech electric is clearly designed for city driving. The 100% electric icon features a 52 kWh battery, providing up to 400 km WLTP range. This seems quite ambitious, even for a vehicle with such exceptional efficiency. However, the 52 kWh format remains more than sufficient for urban use and some longer trips. This battery offer will expand with the introduction of a second 40 kWh battery.

Its commercial launch is scheduled for autumn, at a price expected to start around 25,000 euros, before applying the ecological bonus which it is naturally eligible for.

Renault Rafale

Since its presentation at the 2023 Paris Air Show, the Rafale, a high-end coupe SUV, has been highly anticipated. Rétromobile will be the first opportunity for the general public to see the final version and finally learn its prices before its spring launch.

As an anecdote, its name draws inspiration from aviation, but not from Dassault’s fighter jet. It’s a tribute to Renault’s history as an aeronautical engine manufacturer in the 1930s, specifically the Caudron-Renault Rafale aircraft.

Equipped with a 200 hp full hybrid E-Tech engine, the Rafale complements the hybrid E-Tech model lineup after the Austral, a five-seater SUV sharing its platform, and Espace, the large five- and seven-seater SUV. A somewhat awkward positioning, especially as the new Scenic has just been revealed and no longer resembles the original MPV design. That’s quite a lot of SUVs for Renault! An E-Tech 300 hp with all-wheel drive expected in 2025 might give it wings.

Renault Scenic E-Tech

This model carries the hopes of a nation on its shoulders. At times, a challenger to Tesla Model Y and a nemesis of the Peugeot E-3008, the new electric MPV is rapidly becoming a best-seller in its class.

But can we still call it a MPV? The designers have transformed its look into a more SUV-like silhouette, appealing to customers seeking space but also attracted to style. Nothing prevents being chic when buying a French model?

For Scenic, Renault has made the choice of ultra-competitive prices. The Confort version starts at 34,990 euros, but our preference goes to the Techno finish offering 430 km of range at 41,990 euros before bonus, with 170 hp under the hood. By offering a heat pump on all models, Renault also emphasizes technology serving range. Nearly flawless.

Renault Captur

Launched in 2019, the Captur is set to undergo a well-deserved major restyling at mid-cycle. Under Gilles Vidal’s direction, former Peugeot style chief, it is expected to adopt the brand’s new stylistic codes, likely very similar to those of Peugeot’s previous generations. Honestly, that’s for the best because so far, it’s very successful.

No major changes are expected inside the vehicle, aside from new digital interfaces. Hybrid powertrains should, however, see upgrades.

The unveiling of this updated Captur is expected to happen at the Geneva Motor Show at the end of February, alongside the announcement of a long-wheelbase version.

Renault Master

The king of utilities with 40 available configurations receives a significant upgrade. A lot of work has been done on aerodynamics to provide the best efficiency in its category. For vehicles that look more like bricks than prototypes from the 24 Hours of Le Mans, aerodynamics and energy conservation are major resistances. According to Renault, these modifications enable a 20% reduction in consumption on electric versions compared to the current Master.

In full electric version, the new Renault Master offers two powertrains of 96 or 105 kW, with respectively a 40 kWh battery providing 180 km WLTP range and an 87 kWh battery with a record range of over 410 km WLTP.

Available with both diesel and electric options, with a possible hydrogen version on the horizon. Nothing else to ensure the longevity of a model that has sold over 3 million units since its launch 40 years ago.