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Renault Planning Larger Focus on Crossovers in Future Generation

Initiale Paris cars will focus on better driving comfort and higher quality materials

 
 
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The Initiale Paris concept previews the next Espace that will debut in 2014

RenaultRenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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will continue growing in the crossover segment with the less MPV-like EspaceEspaceRenault EspaceFrance, 1984 > 20065 series
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that is previewed by the Initiale ParisInitiale ParisRenault Initiale ParisFrance, 2014 > 2014 concept and another crossover that it is working on that will be larger than the CapturCaptur Gen.1Renault Captur Gen.1France, 2013 > present37 versions
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The more crossover-like Espace will be introduced in late 2014 in Europe and 2015 in the UK. The new Espace is also planned as one of the debut vehicles for the Initiale Paris luxury sub-brand. The ClioClio Gen.4Renault Clio Gen.4France, 2012 > present92 versions
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will also get an Initiale Paris variant.

The Initiale Paris cars will get higher quality materials that are meant to make driving more comfortable and refined. While they will get some extra technology, it is not the point of the sub-brand. The marketing for the cars will treat them as dedicated models but still Renaults.

The new, larger crossover will be roughly the size of the MeganeMegane Gen.3Renault Megane Gen.3France, 2008 > present349 versions
548 photos
1 video
but with a higher ride height and a different platform.

The company is not abandoning MPVs completely. The ScenicScenic Gen.3Renault Scenic Gen.3France, 2009 > present121 versions
190 photos
will remain in the segment in its next generation.

Source: Autocar (1,2)

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