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Renault Austral Estate 1.2 E-Tec FHEV Iconic Esprit Alpine HK Ed 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	ico esprit Alpine HK
Price	£240
Battery Capacity	1.7
Engine Power - BHP	200
Acceleration	8.4
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	57.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	110
Length	4510 mm
Width	1843 mm
Height	1621 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	487 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1696 kg

Driver Convenience

12" openR multimedia screen
12.3" driver information display cluster
3D 360 degree surround camera
9.3" head-up display
Apple car play and Android auto
Autonomous driving level 2: adaptive cruise control with speed limiter, lane centering and hands-off detection
Blind spot warning
Bluetooth
Configurable dashboard display
Digital owner's manual
Driver attention alert system
E-call
Eco mode
Electric power boot opening
Emergency lane keep assist including overtaking and oncoming traffic
Engine start button
Exterior temperature display
Front cross traffic camera
Front, rear and side parking sensors
Gear selection indicator
Google built-in: maps, assistant and playstore
Internet access
Lane change warning
Lane departure warning
Multisense driving modes (eco, comfort, sport and normal)
OEM internet services
On board diagnostics
PAS
Pedestrian alert
Real time traffic information
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear cross traffic camera
Service interval indicator
Start/stop system
Traffic and speed sign recognition with overspeed prevention
Travel data recorder
Trip computer
Voice control for audio, climate, telephone, navigation
Wi-Fi hotspot
Wireless phone charger

Entertainment

2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
DAB radio
Harman Kardon premium audio system with 12 speakers

Exterior Features

Auto dimming door mirrors
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic high / low beam
Body coloured bumpers
Cornering headlights
Door mirror LED indicator lights
Door sill protector
Electric adjustable door mirrors
Electric folding, heated door mirrors with memory
Electric one-touch power front and rear windows
esprit Alpine detailing
Flush roof bars
Frameless rear view mirror with rain and light sensor
Front fog lights
Front wiper de-icer
Heated front windscreen
Heated rear window
LED 3rd brake light
LED adaptive vision
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights with moirage effect
Matrix LED vision headlights
Metallic paint
Panoramic sunroof
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Shark fin antenna
Tinted rear windows
Trailer Stability Programme
Underbody protection
Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
Variable intermittent rear wash/wipe

Interior Features

12v power outlet in cargo area
12V power outlets front and rear
3 folding rear headrests
Air purifier
Cabin air filter
Cigarette lighter
Cloth/alcantara upholstery
Cruise control operation in steering wheel
Dual zone automatic climate control
Electric front seats with lumbar adjustment, massage function, driver recognition and easy access
Esprit Alpine leather steering wheel
False floor in boot
Front and rear head restraints
Front floor lighting
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Interior ambient lighting
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
Luggage area divider
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment light
Manually adjustable steering column
Multifunction steering wheel
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear armrest
Regenerative braking paddles
Rubber floor mats
Seat pockets on rear of front seats
Single front passenger seat
Sliding 3 seat rear bench
Sliding centre console handrest
Steering wheel audio controls
Tie down hooks
Timed interior light

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
ABS
Automatic emergency braking system (urban, city pedestrian and cyclist)
Curtain airbags
Distance warning alert
Driver airbag
Driver knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Emergency brake assist with intersection function
ESP
Fire protection system
Front & rear active emergency brake assist
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Height adjustable rear seatbelts
Hill start assist
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag
Passenger airbag deactivation system
Passenger knee airbag
Pedestrian airbag system
Seatbelt load limiter
Seatbelt pretensioners
Seatbelt reminder
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm
Central locking
Drive away door locking
Hands free key card with keyless entry
Immobiliser
Remote central locking
Remote vehicle locator

Wheels

20" Daytona alloy wheels
Tyre inflation kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh

1.7

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.0495
Particles	0.0005
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	110

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	89.3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb

57.7

General

Generation Mark	1
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	69
NCAP Safety Assist %	87
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.4
Engine Power - BHP	200
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	108 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DAYTONA
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1621 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1644 mm
Length	4510 mm
Wheelbase	2667 mm
Width	1843 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2083 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2101 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1525 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	487 l
Max. Loading Weight	405 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1696 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.1 m

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