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Renault Korea is boosting domestic sales with the success of its mid-size SUV, the Grand Koleos Hybrid. Following recent updates to the production line at the Busan plant, the company plans to launch new models in the second half of this year and early next year to maintain strong sales momentum.
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Renault Korea expects to launch the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric in the second half of this year, followed by the Aurora 2 Hybrid, the second model in the Aurora project, early next year. The company continues to benefit from sales of the Grand Koleos, which debuted in September last year, with over 22,000 units sold by December.
Source: Renault Korea
Renault Korea reported first-quarter sales of over 13,000 units this year, with the Grand Koleos accounting for more than 11,000 of those sales. To expand sales further, Renault Korea plans to continue increasing sales of existing models while launching new vehicles. The company anticipates introducing the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric in the domestic market later this year.
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The Renault Scenic was named Car of the Year at the Geneva International Motor Show, outperforming competitors like the BMW 5 Series and Peugeot 3008. Built on Renault's dedicated electric vehicle AmpR platform, it measures 4.47 meters in length, 1.86 meters in width, and 1.57 meters in height.
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The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric features an 87 kWh battery from LG Energy Solution, allowing it to travel over 625 kilometers on a single charge according to European WLTP standards. Renault Korea announced that the Scenic E-Tech Electric will launch this summer, and since it is already available in international markets, the company expects to begin sales immediately upon its release.
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Renault Korea plans to launch the Aurora 2, the second project model of the Aurora series, early next year. This model will feature a mid-size coupe-style CUV design and is expected to succeed the SM6 and SM7 models.
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The Renault Aurora 2 is expected to compete with domestic models like the Hyundai Grandeur, Kia K8, and Toyota Crown CUV. Recently, test vehicles with camouflage have been spotted on domestic roads.
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The Renault Aurora 2 will feature a sportier design compared to the Grand Koleos, emphasizing its mid-size crossover appeal. International media predict that it will reflect Renault's latest coupe-style SUV design. The Aurora 2 aims to fill the gap between the mid-size and large SUV segments in the domestic market, creating a new competitive landscape.
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The Renault Aurora 2 is expected to inherit the design elements from the Rafale, featuring a sleek front end and a coupe-like roofline. It will provide the comfort of a sedan while maintaining the functionality of an SUV, and its body is expected to be larger than that of the Grand Koleos.
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The most notable aspect of the Aurora 2 is its powertrain. The vehicle will feature Renault's latest e-Tech hybrid system, promising improvements in both efficiency and output. It will include Renault's signature electric motor-based start and excellent low-speed driving capabilities. The starting price is expected to be in the upper range of 30 million KRW (approximately $22,000 USD).
