The specification and prices for the all-new contract hire Renault Austral E-Tech have been revealed – and there’s a lot to like as a car leasing opportunity.
This is a cutting-edge, electrified SUV and the order books have opened with prices starting at £34,695 OTR for the hybrid.
There are three generously equipped versions to choose from – techno, iconic esprit Alpine and the techno esprit Alpine.
Austral E-Tech car lease
The Austral E-Tech car lease model is a full hybrid that has a new 200hp petrol-hybrid engine with a 1.7kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers acceleration with optimal efficiency.
This hybrid is among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the Renault line-up with low CO2 emissions of 105g/km and fuel economy of 60mpg.
The car’s spec has been designed for optimum comfort, convenience and class-leading connectivity.
Renault says that with 80% of driving time on urban roads possible in full-electric mode, drivers will need 40% less fuel than a combustion engine.
Impressive digital experience that includes up to 35 apps
The Austral E-Tech has an impressive digital experience that includes up to 35 apps, as well as the ability to plot a route and even operate home devices with voice control.
The sporty SUV has 30 advanced driving assistance systems, plus four ‘multi-sense’ settings that meet various driving styles, and Renault’s all-wheel steering – the 4Control Advanced – system.
All versions of the model feature a comprehensive standard specification and there’s plenty of storage space in the cabin and the boot size is 555 litres.
There’s a 12-inch multimedia screen and a 12.3-inch driver information display, a head-up display of 9.3-inches and a range of Google services built-in.
These include Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play.
The techno features a long list of standard equipment
The entry level model, the techno features a long list of standard equipment, including 19-inch alloy wheels, matrix LED vision headlights, shark fin antenna, flush roof bars, keyless entry and surround parking sensors, and there’s a rear-view camera.
The techno esprit Alpine spec uses 20-inch alloy wheels, various detailing and black carbon fabric and Alcantara seats.
It also has an electric power tailgate, heated front seats and steering wheel and there are electric front seats with a massaging function for the driver.
Safety kit adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition and overspeed prevention.
Range-topper is the iconic esprit Alpine
The range-topper is the iconic esprit Alpine with 4Control advanced 4-wheel steering, a 360° around view 3D camera, 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a wireless phone charging station and a panoramic sunroof and
Renault’s Austral E-Tech full hybrid SUV could be a game-changer in the market with efficiency, class-leading connectivity and specification.
For anyone that needs a family-sized SUV that is well equipped with low running costs, then the car lease deals at First Vehicle Leasing should be checked out.