Cars & Motor

Renault Austral - E-TECH hybrid engine - combining power and efficiency

Quelle: AUTOMOTOTV (Glomex)

Thanks to its high performance, the new Austral E-TECH full hybrid engine offers maximum driving pleasure combined with low fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions. Depending on the configuration, it delivers up to 146 kW / 200 hp. The basis for the Austral E-TECH Hybrid is the new 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with turbocharger and 96 kW/130 hp as well as 205 Nm of torque. The gasoline engine is coupled with a 50 kW electric motor with 205 Nm, a lithium-ion battery with 1.7 kWh / 400 V and a 7-speed transmission. The drive system enables more powerful, linear starting, smooth acceleration when shifting gears, smooth transitions without torque drop and constant operation of the combustion engine in the optimal power range.