Renault Kardian Debuts in Rio, Tailored for the Americas
The Renault Kardian crossover is set to be unveiled in Rio de Janeiro on October 25, with official confirmation coming from Renault’s brand press service. The event will spotlight a model designed with the South American market in mind, signaling Renault’s currency in the region and its ongoing strategy to broaden its footprint beyond Europe. This debut marks a key milestone as the Kardian brings a fresh visual language to Renault’s grille, notably featuring the Nouvel’R emblem that marks a new era for the brand.
In terms of dimensions, the Kardian stretches to a length of 4150 millimeters. The full technical specifications will be revealed during the premiere, while Renault has already released a first look at the vehicle. At this stage, details regarding the start of sales remain undisclosed, leaving Canadian and American enthusiasts awaiting further confirmation about pricing and availability in North America.
Meanwhile, earlier reports note a different automotive development: the assembly of Chinese Chery vehicles will begin at the AGR automobile plant in Kaluga. Plant representatives signed a contract for producing 120 units of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max crossover, with the facility undertaking a large-unit assembly approach. The initial Chery cars produced in Kaluga are expected to reach the market by year’s end, signaling Russia’s continuing role in regional manufacturing and export plans for Chinese brands.
Additionally, Geely has provided clarification on New Coolray pricing within the Russian market, reflecting the ongoing pricing negotiations and market positioning of popular compact crossovers in that region.