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Renault Austral teaser 2021 — An image from Renault of the rear hatch of the coming Austral compact SUV.

December 06, 2021 11:39 AM

PARIS -- Renault will retire the Kadjar nameplate after one generation, with the brand’s next compact SUV to be called the Austral.

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