Review: Renault's Austral is a great SUV — but has the carmaker limited its appeal with only a hybrid version?
4.5 (800) · € 36.00 · In Magazzino
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Renault has had somewhat of a chequered history when it comes to SUVs and crossovers: from the hugely successful Captur, a car crammed with so much personality in such a small package, to the rather bland Kadjar, Renault’s take on Nissan’s popular Qashqai, and the forgettable Koleos that despite its large size only came as a five-seat option.
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