Renault Rafale Lease Deals

The Renault Rafale is Renault's flagship SUV: a five-seat, five-door SUV measuring 4.71 metres long, sold either as a self-charging hybrid or as a 296bhp plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive. It's aimed at family and company-car drivers who want something with more presence than the usual mid-size SUV.

There's one body style, two powertrains and four trims, so the choice is refreshingly simple. Decide first whether you'll plug in; the trim follows from that, because the most powerful version comes in its own specification.

It sits at the top of the Renault range, above the brand's smaller SUVs, and carries a 5-star Euro NCAP rating along with a 3-year / 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty.

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About the Renault Rafale

The Rafale is a large, style-led family SUV with a sloping coupe roofline, five seats and a boot of 465 to 530 litres depending on the version. Renault positions it as the range flagship, and the name comes from a record-breaking 1930s Renault aircraft.

Reviewers consistently praise the cabin: the built-in Google services are rated among the easiest to use in the class. Rear space is better than the roofline suggests, helped by a 2.74-metre wheelbase.

The common criticism is dynamic. Road testers note that despite the sporting look, the steering feels remote and the ride can thump over sharp bumps, so it's a smooth cruiser rather than a genuine driver's car.

Why lease a Renault Rafale?

Because every Rafale arrives well equipped, so you're not obliged to chase a higher trim to get the basics. Keyless entry and start, built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, dual-zone climate control, privacy glass and ambient lighting are standard across the range.

Safety is strong too: 5 stars from Euro NCAP, with 87% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupant protection, 69% for vulnerable road users and 87% for safety assist. Autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition and automatic high beam are fitted to every version.

On practicality, it seats five, tows up to 1,500 kg braked and carries up to 1,826 litres with the rear seats folded. Servicing falls every 12 months or 18,000 miles, which suits higher-mileage drivers planning a three or four-year contract.

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Which Rafale powertrain is right for me?

Both use a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with an automatic gearbox, and the difference is whether you plug in. The self-charging Hybrid never needs a cable; the Plug-in hybrid does, and rewards you with far more power.

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Hybrid (self-charging)

197bhp, front-wheel drive, a 1.7 kWh battery and no charging cable required - the car tops up its own battery as you drive. WLTP economy is 58.9 mpg, CO2 is 108-109 g/km and 0-62 mph takes 8.9 seconds. Sensible if you've nowhere to plug in.

Plug-in hybrid

296bhp, all-wheel drive and a 22.0 kWh battery, with 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds. It charges at up to 7 kW, and the best version takes 2.9 hours for a full charge at 7.4 kW. Worth it only if you can charge regularly, ideally at home.

Renault Rafale at a glance

Which Rafale trim should I choose?

Four trims: Techno, Techno Esprit Alpine and Iconic Esprit Alpine come with the Hybrid, while Atelier Alpine is the Plug-in hybrid specification.

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Techno

The entry trim, and already generous: 20-inch Sonic black diamond alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, a synthetic leather steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice control with built-in Google Assistant, a digital rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and LED headlights. The Techno is currently available from £357.82 a month.

Techno Esprit Alpine

Adds Alcantara synthetic leather and fabric upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a 9.3-inch head-up display, intelligent contextual adaptive cruise control and an alloy kicking plate on the boot lip, plus matrix LED headlights, heated and massaging front seats, an electrically adjustable driver's seat and a powered tailgate. The Techno Esprit Alpine is currently available from £398.48 a month. Against the Techno, that is currently £40.67/mo more expensive.

Iconic Esprit Alpine

Adds the Solarbay panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree around view 3D camera and self-steering parking. Wheels stay 20-inch Esprit Alpine alloys. The Iconic Esprit Alpine is currently available from £410.98 a month. Against the Techno Esprit Alpine, that is currently £12.49/mo more expensive.

Atelier Alpine

The Plug-in hybrid specification: 296bhp, all-wheel drive and 21-inch Chicane alloy wheels. Over Techno it brings the Solarbay panoramic sunroof, Alcantara upholstery, a heated steering wheel, the 12-speaker Harman Kardon system and the boot kicking plate, along with a head-up display, 360-degree camera, matrix LED headlights, heated massaging front seats, a powered tailgate, self-steering parking and adaptive suspension. The Atelier Alpine is currently available from £508.03 a month.

Similar cars to consider

If you're weighing up the Rafale against other family SUVs, it's worth a look at the KGM Actyon, the Volvo XC60, the Kia Sportage and the Renault Symbioz.

KGM Torres

From £249.08 a month

Kia Sportage

From £307.13 a month

LEPAS L8

From £323.89 a month

Volvo XC60

From £437.87 a month

Renault Rafale FAQs

Specifications from Renault's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before ordering.

Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.