{"id":12974,"date":"2015-09-24T00:05:33","date_gmt":"2015-09-23T23:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=12974"},"modified":"2015-09-25T16:18:59","modified_gmt":"2015-09-25T15:18:59","slug":"2015-renault-kadjar-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/2015-renault-kadjar-expression\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Renault Kadjar Expression"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Kadjar,<\/a>

Kadjar, a five-door crossover to complement Renault\u2019s smaller Captur,<\/p><\/div>\n

Can Renault emulate some of Nissan success with their Qashqai rival\u00a0asks Suzanne Keane<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What is it?\u00a0<\/strong>The Kadjar is the bigger brother of the Captur and is built on the same platform as the Nissan Qashqai. Renault have designed the Kadjar to act as 3 cars in one \u2013 an SUV with 4\u00d74, the storage space of an estate and the head and knee space of a saloon.<\/p>\n

Who is it aimed at?\u00a0<\/strong>The Kadjar\u2019s main selling point is its practicality and versatility; it blends a family hatchback and a compact 4\u00d74, like the Qashqai, but with a different look.<\/p>\n

Styling?<\/strong>\u00a0The front of the Kadjar is dominated by the Renault diamond and chrome lines across the grille emphasise the width along with sharp bonnet creases. Moving towards the rear robust lines lead towards sporty shoulders and 3D effect taillights set off the back end.<\/p>\n

Under the Bonnet?<\/strong>\u00a0Our test car was powered by a 1.5 diesel engine with 110bhp. Also available is a turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol engine with 130bhp and a 1.6 diesel engine with 130bhp in the 4×4 model.<\/p>\n

What about inside?\u00a0<\/strong>Inside the cabin it\u2019s spacious although the finish in our test car did seem very plastic and I\u2019d recommend upgrading to the leather steering wheel in Dynamique Nav trim and above. This steering wheel has a really nice flat bottom design and the wide centre console has a grab handle for passengers which hints at the Kadjar\u2019s off-roading ability. The boot can hold 527 litres and with the passenger seat down can take loads up to 2.6m in length.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The instrument panel is designed to fall naturally in the driver\u2019s line of sight<\/p><\/div>\n

On the Road?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0On the road the 1.5L 110bhp diesel engine is more than adequate for everyday driving and on motorways it cruised along effortlessly although the pedals do feel a bit too soft for more spirited driving. Even on bumpy backroads it\u2019s quite comfortable and when we tested it at the launch in Spain it was more than capable of handling off-road tracks too.<\/p>\n

And Safety?\u00a0<\/strong>Reassuringly\u00a0<\/strong>a\u00a0five star rating has just been confirmed in the EuroNCAP and there are a host of\u00a0
\n<\/strong>\u00a0excellent passive and active safety features\u00a0to keep you and your brood well cocooned.<\/p>\n

Options?\u00a0<\/strong>There are 3 engines available \u2013 a 1.2 petrol 130bhp, 1.5 diesel 110bhp and 1.6 diesel 130bhp. The Kadjar is available as both 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive and in 4 trim levels \u2013 Expression +, Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav.<\/p>\n

Expression + models come with front foglights. LED daytime running lamps, A\/C, Bluetooth and Tyre Pressure monitoring. Upgrading to Dynamique Nav will get you 17\u201d alloys, R-Link multimedia with Sat Nav, Keyless start, Lane Departure warning, traffic sign recognition, dual zone climate control, auto lights and wipers and a leather steering wheel.<\/p>\n

Dynamique S Nav also comes with 19\u201d alloys and parking sensors while the Signature Nav gets LED headlights, Panoramic roof, Bose 8 speaker system and a Nappa leather steering wheel.<\/p>\n

How much?<\/strong>\u00a0The Renault Kadjar starts at \u20ac24,990 and depending on engine choice emissions range from 99g\/km to 126g\/km. The 110bhp diesel engine will consume just 3.8l\/100km while the 4\u00d74 130bhp model will use 4.8l\/100km.<\/p>\n

Verdict?\u00a0<\/strong> The Qashqai has been a huge success for Nissan and since the Kadjar is built on the same platform it\u2019s ideal for someone who loves the practicality of a family sized crossover but wants to be a little different.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll buy one?<\/strong>\u00a0 Economy; Space; styling<\/p>\n

Why you won\u2019t?<\/strong>\u00a0Interior feels quite cheap in the lower trim levels<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rivals
\n<\/strong>Skoda Yeti<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 priced from \u20ac24,490<\/p>\n

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 priced from \u20ac20,995<\/p>\n

Nissan Qashqai<\/a> \u2013 priced from \u20ac24,495<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2015 Renault Kadjar Expression +<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine:\u00a0<\/strong>1,461cc\u00a0with 110bhp @ 4,000RPM and 260NM torque @ 1,750RPM
\nMax speed:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0182km\/h
\n0-100 kph:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>11.9 seconds
\nEmissions (Motor Tax) :<\/strong>\u00a0 99 g\/km (\u20ac190)
\nModel price range:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20ac24,495 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u20ac34,495 (Test Car \u2013 \u20ac27,695)
\nNo of Doors:<\/strong>\u00a05 doors
\nEuro NCAP :<\/strong>\u00a05 stars
\nFuel type:<\/strong>\u00a0 Diesel
\nFuel Economy (combined cycle):\u00a0<\/strong>3.8 l\/100km (74.3 mpg)
\nBoot Capacity Seats up(down) :<\/strong>\u00a0527 litres (1478)
\nCar Seats:<\/strong>\u00a03 Isofix fittings in the rear
\nLength<\/strong>: 4449mm
\nWidth:<\/strong>\u00a01836mm
\nHeight:<\/strong>\u00a01607mm
\nWheelbase:<\/strong>\u00a02646 mm<\/p>\n

For more information check out\u00a0Renault.ie\u00a0<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0Renault Ireland facebook page,<\/a>\u00a0or follow them on twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/p>\n

24th September, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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