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Renault Boreal Unveiled: Will This Be India's 7-Seater Duster?
Renault has revealed the Boreal, a 5-seater SUV for Brazil and other emerging markets The Boreal, a name derived from Boreas, the God of Wind in Greek mythology, and meaning north wind in Latin, will go on sale next year.
Slated for sale in 71 markets outside Europe, including Brazil, Latin America, Turkey, and more, specific details regarding its launch in India remain undisclosed at this point but if it does come to our shores it is expected to ditch the Boreal nameplate and could go up gainst the likes of the Hyundai Alcazar, Mahindra XUV700 and the Tata Safari. .
Renault Boreal Exterior Design
The Renault Boreal draws inspiration from the firm's Niagara concept and the Symbioz SUV for its exterior design. Featuring a front design reminiscent of the Renault Niagara concept, the Boreal showcases a lengthy hood and scattered LED lights on the front bumper, mirroring the Niagra concept.
The Boreal also flaunts a new 2D diamond-shaped backlit Renault logo adorned with triangular elements, which are reflected across the vehicle's design. The Boreal's side profile presents a resemblance to a stretched Duster, highlighted by bulky body cladding and 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
The design also incorporates pull-type front and B-pillar-mounted rear door handles, reminiscent of the Duster, while the rear showcases a large integrated spoiler and horizontal tail-lights, drawing inspiration from the Symbioz SUV.
As a 5-seat SUV, the Boreal boasts a significant boot capacity of 586 litres when all seats are in use, which expands to 1,770 litres with the seats folded down. Its underpinnings come from Renault's versatile CMF platform, ensuring a solid foundation for its various features and capabilities.
Renault Boreal: Interior Design and Features
Inside, the Boreal exudes luxury with soft-touch materials and a wide dashboard featuring laser-engraved textures that converge into the diamond logo. Enhancing the interior's premium feel is a pair of dual 10-inch screens, serving both infotainment and instrumentation purposes.
The infotainment system, Renault's openR link, incorporates Google functionality and supports over-the-air updates, while a high-end Harman Kardon sound system takes care of the audio experience. Comfort is further elevated with features like power-adjustable front seats with a massage function for the driver, dual-zone air conditioning, and a panoramic sunroof.
Renault Boreal Performance and Dimensions
The Boreal comes equipped with a 1.3-litre turbocharged engine, available in both petrol and flex-fuel versions, depending on the market. This engine, developed in collaboration with Mercedes, pairs with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The flex-fuel variant delivers an impressive 163hp and 270Nm of torque, marking it as the most potent option, whereas the petrol version outputs are between 138hp and 156hp with 240Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0-100kph happens in a brisk 9.26 seconds, complemented by four drive modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport, and MySense, catering to different driving preferences.
This new Renault Boreal measures 4,556mm in length, 1,841mm in width, and 1,650mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,702mm, making it larger in nearly all aspects compared to the Renault Duster, except in height.
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The Renault Boreal stands as a testament to the brand's commitment to expanding its offerings beyond the demands of Europe. We do hope that Renault does end up bringing the Boreal (if possible in its 7-seater avatar) to India as it could prove to be a potent rival to the like of the Alcazar, Safari and the XUV700.
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