Renault Subcompact SUV Borreal Unveils..He's the younger brother of Grand Corleos, but he's released it
Jul 17, 2025
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It is a semi-compact (C-segment) SUV with a full length of 4550mm, a width of 1840mm, a height of 1650mm, and a shaft of 2700mm.Based on the European market, it is equivalent to Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage. In the case of Renault, since there is no subcompact SUV segment in Korea, interest is expected to be great if it is released at an appropriate price point in the domestic market.
Boréal is not very interested in the European market yet. Dacia Vixter is also a model that has not received much attention in Europe.
Renault has developed the Borreal development concept to target markets outside of Europe. The new SUV expects to expand its brand lineup while driving growth, solidifying Renault's position in segment C in more than 70 countries.
Renault has the highest global sales among French brands. Forty percent of the total sales, or 560,000 units, were sold outside Europe. After Cardian, Duster and Grand Corleos, Renault Boreal is a key pillar to drive global sales.
Renault is investing at least 3 billion euros (about 4.5 trillion won) to launch eight new cars outside of Europe by 2027.Five of these belong to C and D, which are the segments that generate the greatest value.
Renault aims to double sales per vehicle sold outside Europe from now to 2027 compared to 2019.
Renault Borreal, developed to secure new customers, shares the DNA of Renault's latest vehicle.Renault's unique design continues even with an improved interior.It includes a 10-inch digital instrument panel and a 10-inch infotainment system with built-in Google.
Boreal provides up to 24 driver assistance systems, including active driver assist, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane keeping capabilities.
The Boreal powertrain is based on a 1.3-liter turbocharger engine connected to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.The gasoline engine model to be released in Brazil produces 154 horsepower.Boreal mainly targets areas with low market share in the strategically very important C segment market.
In Latin America, we respond to the fast-growing demand for family SUVs.Borreal is produced in factories in Curitiba, Brazil, as well as Europe. Seventeen countries, mainly in Latin America, are eligible for export.
At the same time, Turkey's Bursa plant will produce to 54 markets, including Eastern European, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean coastal countries. The goal is to increase logistics agility and optimize production costs by producing vehicles close to the main market.
Renault Borreal will begin production in Brazil at the end of 2025 and expand to other markets such as Latin America and Turkey from 2026.
Borreal's domestic launch plan is currently undecided. LeRo Korea will launch its electric subcompact SUV Senic this month as a new car in Korea. In addition, it is currently developing a coupe-type semi-large SUV, an Aurora 2 project similar to the Borreal body.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
