Renault is looking to expand its footprint beyond its comfort zone, the European market, by unveiling the much-awaited Boreal. The 7-seater SUV will be manufactured in India. Based on the Kardian, this architecture is also used for the new Renault Duster. By producing the Boreal in both Brazil and Turkey and later in India, Renault ensures that the vehicle is manufactured close to its target markets, optimising logistics, reducing costs, and enhancing agility in meeting local consumer needs. As the centrepiece of Renault’s €3 billion International Gameplan, the Boreal is designed for over 70 countries, with a specific focus on Latin America, Turkey, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, where demand for family SUVs is rapidly growing.Â
Renault Boreal: Design and Platform
Built on Renault’s ultra-flexible modular platform, it enables adaptation to different markets and supports a variety of body styles and technologies. The Boreal stands out with sculpted lines, a bold grille featuring the illuminated Nouvel’R logo, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a panoramic sunroof. The Boreal is 4,556 mm in length, with a 2,702 mm wheelbase, a width of 1,841 mm, a height with roof bars of 1,650 mm and an unladen ground clearance of 213 mm. The Boreal has a boot capacity of 586 litres, which can be expanded to 1,770 litres.
Renault Boreal: Tech-loaded cabin
The Boreal features twin 10-inch displays with Google Automotive Services, providing access to Google Maps, Assistant, and the Play Store, over-the-air updates, dual-zone climate control, 48-colour ambient lighting, power-adjustable ventilated seats (with driver massage), and a Harman Kardon audio system.
Renault Boreal: Safety
The Boreal boasts up to 24 Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot warning, hands-free parking, a 360-degree camera system, lane departure warning, Blind Spot Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning, etc. Renault Boreal is equipped with an advanced suite of driver assistance features that take the stress out of parking. Its Hands-Free Parking technology allows the vehicle to handle parking manoeuvres entirely on its own—whether parallel, reverse, or angled—without the driver needing to touch the steering wheel. This system is supported by four cameras that provide a 360° panoramic view around the car, along with ultrasonic sensors positioned at the front, rear, and sides to detect obstacles.Â
Renault Boreal: Engine Specifications
The Boreal is powered by a new-generation internal combustion engine 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol with up to 161 bhp and 270 Nm torque and paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 9.26 seconds and offers multiple driving modes, including a new Smart mode that adapts to driving conditions alongside the four existing modes, Eco, Comfort, Sport and MySense.
