Renault Kardian
Renault's modern B-segment SUV spearheading a new global modular platform.
- Power
- 125 bhp
- Top speed
- 112 mph
About the Renault Kardian
The Renault Kardian is a subcompact crossover designed for international markets outside of Europe, debuting the Renault Group's new modular platform. While it shares DNA with the Dacia Sandero Stepway, it features a more premium interior with an 'e-shifter' joystick and advanced driver assistance systems. The 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine is a flex-fuel unit in Latin American markets, producing up to 125 hp when running on ethanol. It represents a significant step up in technology for Renault's emerging market portfolio, offering a dual-clutch transmission and refined urban driving dynamics.
Renault Kardian specs
The Renault Kardian produces 125 bhp (93 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
| Make | Renault |
|---|---|
| Model | Kardian |
| Trim | 1.0 TCe |
| Years | 2023–present |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc (1.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 125 bhp (93 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,186 kg (2,615 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 105 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Renault Kardian rarity in CarSpot
The Renault Kardian is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Renault Kardian fun facts
- The Kardian is the first model to use Renault's new 'RMP' modular platform, which will underpin eight different models by 2027.
- In Brazil, the engine is a flex-fuel unit that produces 125 hp on ethanol but 120 hp when running on standard petrol.
- Despite its SUV styling, the Kardian is strictly front-wheel drive, prioritising urban efficiency and ground clearance over off-road capability.