Renault Reviews

Renault Kangoo 2025 review: E-Tech - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 20 Dec 2024

Renault has recently joined its French rival Peugeot in offering a full-electric small van in Australia. However, given its high purchase price, does it bring enough value in other ways to be a genuine alternative to VW's enduringly popular Caddy Cargo range?

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Renault Megane 2025 review: E-Tech Techno EV60 long-term | Part 1

By Tom White · 09 Dec 2024

The Renault Megane E-Tech is something of a reboot for the French marque, but is it enough to turn its fortunes around in Australia?

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Renault Arkana Esprit Alpine 2025 review: snapshot

By Dom Tripolone · 03 Sep 2024

The Esprit Alpine grade replaces the old R.S. Line variant at the top of the Arkana totem pole. It bring with a range of styling tweaks to separate it from the Techno variant beneath it.

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Renault Arkana Techno 2025 review: snapshot

By Dom Tripolone · 01 Sep 2024

Renault has just given the Arkana a mid-life update and for now the Techno is the cheapest variant in the line-up starting at $41,000, before on-road costs and replacing the former Intens grade. A new entry-level Evolution grade will arrive at a later date, likely to cost $37,500, to replace the old Zen variant.

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Renault Arkana 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Dom Tripolone · 30 Aug 2024

Renault's Arkana coupe-style compact SUV has been hit with its first makeover, which ushers in a range of styling changes, increased equipment and new model grade names. There are few cars like it in the compact SUV segment, but if you want to stand out from the crowd of Mazda CX-30s, Mitsubishi ASXs and Toyota Corolla Crosses, then the Arkana might be for you.

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Renault Megane E-Tech 2024 review: EV test

By Emily Agar · 20 Apr 2024

The newest EV from Renault confirms big things can come in small packages and has been curated to align with a growing eco-conscious consumer. However, it's currently only offered in one variant for our Aussie shores. Will it make the necessary splash in a competitive market?

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Renault Megane E-Tech 2024 review

By James Cleary · 19 Feb 2024

It's the first Renault to wear the 'E-Tech' badge in Australia. The new-generation Megane is a handsome pure EV, small hatch. Yet another electric vehicle newcomer aiming to take a bite out of Tesla's market share as well as other Euros like Cupra and Volvo.

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Renault Trafic 2023 review

By Matt Campbell · 13 Sep 2022

You might not be able to tell the difference if you spot one in traffic, but the 2023 Renault Trafic facelifted van has plenty of changes inside and out. Safety, a bigger engine, new interior materials and technology have all been added, but prices are up by as much asn nine grand. Is it worth it? Matt Campbell attended the new model launch to find out.

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Renault Captur 2023 review: RS Line

By Byron Mathioudakis · 13 Jul 2022

What a surprise. Today's Renault Captur has matured from a patchy curio to a sophisticated small SUV capable of taking on all rivals. From its smart design and packaging to the quality interior and engineering, the Captur II combines comfort and agility with class, to challenge premium alternatives like the Mercedes GLA. The flagship RS Line is expensive, but it's also one of this segment's best.

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Renault Captur 2022 review

By Emily Agar · 18 Jun 2022

The Renault Captur is a stylish looking entry to Renault's smallest SUV range. It's a cute little package that could appeal to those who love the hatchback experience but need an SUV. Its size makes it well-suited to city living but has it compromised on some comforts to be this compact?

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