Renault Rafale Hypnotic Special Edition – Rafale Hypnotic Special Edition, the new top model of its flagship SUV, has been launched in the global market. With a starting price of 63,550 Euro (approximately Rs 69 lakh), it has become the most expensive Renault SUV till date. This car will compete with German luxury vehicles like Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe in the premium segment.
Exclusive updates in design, exterior and cabin
Based on the Atelier Alpine trim, this special edition gets a Satin Forest Black shade, which gives a light green and rainbow glow in natural light. Apart from this, the car gets a blacked-out grille with dark-finish Renault logo and 21-inch satin-treated alloy wheels.
Several special changes have been made to make the interior and exterior finishing more attractive:
- Exterior Elements: Wheel arches, roof spoiler, boot spoiler, body cladding and rear bumper are finished in gloss black.
- Cabin Upholstery: Alcantara and textured fabric have been used inside. Illuminated Alpine emblems are available on the seats.
- Numbered Plaque: Being the new top trim of the lineup, each unit has a unique numbered plaque installed on the center console.
High-tech cabin and 300hp hybrid powertrain
Renault Rafale Hypnotic offers a great combination of features and performance. It has been given the most powerful powertrain of the brand.
“The Rafale Hypnotic gets a 300hp E-Tech 4×4 plug-in hybrid system, which uses three electric motors along with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine.”
— Renault Official Product Specification Sheet
Engine and performance key figures:
- Petrol Engine: 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine (150hp power, 230Nm torque).
- Electric motors: Front motor (70hp/205Nm), rear motor (136hp/195Nm), and the third motor acts as a high-voltage starter generator (34hp/50Nm).
- Battery and Range: With a 22kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the car offers a pure electric range of 105 km and a total range of 1,000 km under the WLTP cycle.
- Speed: 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and top speed of 180 km/h.
List of Premium Features
This SUV has LED Matrix Vision headlights, 9-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and Solarbay opacifying panoramic glassroof for safety and comfort. Additionally, it includes 360-degree camera, head-up display, hands-free parking, driver seat with massage function and heated front seats.