Codenamed 'DHN', the vehicle is the second coupe SUV produced by the brand after the Arkana compact crossover. In Renault's lineup, the vehicle is positioned between the Arkana and the slightly larger Espace VI.[3]
The Rafale is named after the C.460 Rafale monoplane introduced in 1934 by the Caudron-Renault aviation company, although the name was also used more recently on the Dassault Rafale fighter jet.[4][5]
Overview
The vehicle is 4,710 mm (185 in) long, meaning it belongs to the British D-segment size segmentation, and has full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
The Rafale received a new plug-in hybrid powertrain with 300 hp (220 kW) and all-wheel drive by installing an electric motor at the rear.[5] Despite being smaller than the Espace, the Rafale is still considered the flagship for the brand.[6] The Renault Rafale E-Tech full hybrid version has an autonomy of 1,100 km with a full tank of petrol, according to WLTP data.[7]
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Powertrain
Available in both full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, the full-hybrid model includes an engine and one traction motor at the front axle 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) for a FWD layout (combined output of 146 kW (196 hp; 199 PS)). An additional electric motor run only as a generator produces 25 kW (34 hp; 34 PS).
The PHEV model adds an electric rear axle (100 kW) for an AWD layout. The motors create a combined output of 224 kW (300 hp; 305 PS) and 450 N⋅m (45.9 kg⋅m; 332 lb⋅ft).[8]
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