​New high-performance RENAULT Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid available to order now priced from £45,695 OTR

Renault Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid introduces the new E-Tech 300 hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, with a 22 kWh battery for a pure-electric driving range of up to 65 miles

The extra power is provided by a 136 hp electric motor added to the rear axle; coupled with 4Control Advanced, Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid features four-wheel steering and drive

Available in two levels of trim – techno esprit Alpine and atelier Alpine

atelier Alpine version boasts a striking appearance with matte Satin Summit Blue bodywork, a Diamond Black floating spoiler, exclusive 21-inch 'Chicane' alloy wheels, complemented by a specially tuned chassis developed with Alpine Cars

atelier Alpine version premieres an intelligent self-adjusting suspension system coupled with a new camera for predictive control

Available to order now priced from £45,695 OTR

The new high-performance Renault Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid is now available to order with prices starting from £45,695 on-the-road.

This brand flagship – powered by a new plug-in hybrid powertrain and brimming with advanced technologies such as four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive, and a new intelligent self-adjusting suspension system on range-topping atelier Alpine trim – delivers precise roadholding and a dynamic driving experience, developed with the support of the experts from storied Alpine.

With its powerful 136 hp rear electric motor working in conjunction with the 70 hp front motor and 34 hp HSG (High-voltage Starter Generator), the Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid offers a potent blend of two worlds – ICE and electric. Its performance matches the finely-tuned responses of its chassis, with exhilarating acceleration from 0-62 mph in just 6.4 seconds.

Yet the Renault Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid is more than just a high-performance powertrain. A vehicle in tune with its times, it is ultra-efficient, with a WLTP combined economy figure of up to 564.9 mpg and CO₂ emissions from only 12g/km, it boasts a range of up to 1,000 km (621 miles), and up to 65 miles of pure-electric driving. 

The surefootedness of four-wheel-drive is matched by the agility and manoeuvrability of Renault’s 4Control Advanced four-wheel-steering system, which both enhances driving pleasure and reduces the Rafale’s turning circle by an impressive 1.2 metres.

In atelier Alpine trim, an exclusive chassis set-up developed by Alpine Cars’ engineers pushes the dynamic envelope still further. Alongside their dedicated tuning, a new active suspension system with a predictive camera continuously adjusts the damping in anticipation of the changing road conditions ahead.

The Rafale atelier Alpine E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid also features its own distinctive look with matte Satin Summit Blue bodywork, a diamond Black floating spoiler, and special 21-inch 'Chicane' black alloy wheels.

In total, six exterior colour options are available: Flame Red, Diamond Black, Shadow Grey, Summit Blue, and two matte choices – Satin Pearl White and Satin Summit Blue – the latter exclusively available on the atelier Alpine version.

The new Renault Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300 hp plug-in hybrid is available to order now priced from £45,695 for the techno esprit Alpine trim, and £49,695 for the atelier Alpine.

techno esprit Alpine standard equipment

• Castellet 20-inch black diamond-cut alloy wheels with smoked varnish
• shark fin antenna
• boot alloy kick plate
• esprit Alpine exterior styling
• matrix LED vision headlights
• automatic headlights and windscreen wipers
• automatic high / low beam
• mirage effect rear LED lights
• frameless auto-dimming rear view mirror with brightness adapt and rain sensor
• Alcantara^® synthetic leather / fabric seats - quilted and perforated with blue background and illuminated Alpine logo
• interior ambient lighting
• esprit Alpine interior styling and welcome sequence
• synthetic leather sport steering wheel with triple topstitching and Alcantara finish
• aluminium pedals
• blue trim seatbelts on front seats and outermost rear
• black carpet
• blue trim within door pockets
• automatic dual-zone air conditioning
• electric power tailgate opening
• front and rear one-touch electric windows
• heated front seats
• 40/20/40 folding rear seats
• 6-way electric front seats with 2-way lumbar and massage function on driver seat
• air purifier

• sliding centre console armrest
• ingenious® rear armrest with swivelling arms/fold-out stands for devices and charging ports
• heated windscreen
• heated steering wheel
• height and depth adjustable steering wheel
• driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
• paddle shift levers for regenerative braking
• electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
• hands-free keycard - keyless access and start
• heated electric folding wing mirrors
• 12.3-inch driver information display
• 9.3-inch head-up display
• 12-inch OpenR Link screen Arkamys 6-speaker audio with DAB and built-in Google
• wireless phone charger with light
• emergency brake assist
• anti-lock braking system
• driver and passenger front airbag plus side airbags
• blind spot warning
• distance warning alert
• lane departure warning with emergency lane keep assist including solid line, oncoming traffic and road edge detection
• Renault Automatic Emergency assist (E-Call)
• sound for pedestrians (1 to 19 mph)
• ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
• super locking
• tyre inflation kit
• tyre pressure warning light
• occupant safe exit alert

• active driver assist: adaptive cruise control with speed limiter plus lane centring
• 4Control Advanced four-wheel steering
• active emergency braking system - urban and pedestrian/cyclist detection with junction function
• rear active emergency braking system
• rear cross traffic/pedestrian alert with rear automatic braking (AEB)
• intelligent speed assist: traffic sign recognition with speed alert
• driver attention alert
• lane change warning
• hill start assist (and trailer stability assist)
• front & rear park assist with front, rear and side parking sensors
• rear-view camera
• MULTI-SENSE: driving modes (eco, comfort, sport and personal)

atelier Alpine standard equipment (in addition to techno esprit Alpine)​

• Chicane 21-inch black diamond cut alloy wheels with dark tint
• intelligent predictive variable damping
• specific atelier Alpine badge
• diamond black floating spoiler
• puddle lamps - logo illumination from door mirrors
• heated electric folding wing mirrors with memory plus tilt when reversing
• electric power hands-free tailgate opening
• hands-free parking
• 360° around view 3D camera
• Solarbay opacifying panoramic sunroof
• 12-inch OpenR Link screen with 12-speaker premium Harman Kardon audio system and built-in Google