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Confirmed: Here’s What The Upcoming Renault RBC Will Be Called
- Apr 4, 2019
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Renault has announced that it is working on a new sub-4 metre SUV, its first in any part of the world, to help it stem its decline and grow its market share in the country. Codenamed the HBC, the sub-4 metre SUV will follow the Triber and will be based on the same CMF-A platform as the modular hatchback that is set to be launched in the second half of 2019. While the Triber will take on premium hatchbacks like the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the HBC will take on the segment king, the Vitara Brezza. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer for SUV aficionados across the country.
Set to be launched after the implementation of BSVI emission regulations, the HBC is likely to be powered by a turbocharged version of the Kwid’s 1.0-litre engine. The same engine is expected to be found under the hood of the Triber too. A diesel engine cannot be ruled out either, provided it meets upcoming emission norms. We expect it to get the sturdy K9K 1.5-litre diesel engine that powers all Renault diesel models in the country. As far as transmission options are concerned, expect the HBC to get a 5-speed manual as well as Renault’s EasyR AMT. An all-electric version of the HBC can also be expected since the CMF-A platform does support electrification, as evidenced by the City K-ZE, which was unveiled at the 2019 Auto Shanghai motor show recently.
Renault is also set to launch updated versions of the Kwid and Duster within this year. Meanwhile, we think the carmaker may be considering launching the all-electric Kwid, or the City K-ZE as it is known in China, by 2021. The upcoming launches are part of Renault’s ‘Drive The Future’ six-year business plan that was announced in October 2017. Do you think a sub-4 metre SUV and a premium hatchback will be enough to revive Renault’s fortunes in India? Let us know in the comments below.
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