When a firm develops and designs a model to attack a segment, it has to do so with great conviction. The risk of failing is very high, and if it arrives late, it can lead to large economic losses. For this reason, before taking the step, they carry out conscientious market studies that, more or less, clarify the initial doubts. However, the luck factor is always there, in addition to the fact that an error in its launch can end it de facto.
Renault is one of the firms that has had the most "stumbling blocks" in recent years. Who does not remember the reviled Vel Satis or Avantime... but the list is longer. Among the "smacks" that he has received, the most recent is that of Talisman flagship and D-segment sedan. But it is that next to him are the Kadjar and Koleos, two SUV's that despite having good attributes, have succumbed to the weight of their rivals. Until their relays arrive...
Renault would replace the reviled Koleos and Kadjar with the "new" Scénic and Espace...
From the almost complete Bad "luck" for the Renault Koleos We have already spoken several times. This SUV, equivalent in the range of the brand to the Talisman, was already a failure in the first generation. With the second, although widely modified, the situation has been repeated point by point. But what seems incredible is that the Kadjar, being a clone of the Qashqai, has not been able to stand up to his rivals. In fact, in his native country he has lived in the shadow of the Peugeot 3008.
Given the situation, it seems that the CEO of the diamond house has grown tired. According to various sources, including L'argus, Luca de Meo would have stood up to the new Renaulution strategy. The reason is that one and the other model have to be replaced, but they do not want to do it using two commercial names that, to be honest, have been a failure. That is why he would have decided, with a view to his future, use two familiar names.
Apparently the new generation of the Kadjar is known by the internal code HHN. For its part, the Koleos would have DHN as identification. Well, for the first case, those responsible for the French firm would have decided that should be called scenic. Yes, the same name that for years has come to life through a minivan body would mutate. The reason is simple: these models do not have a pull, but their name is well valued.
Second would be the Koleos. Following the Kadjar-Scénic strategy, I would take the name Espace. And you will ask why? Well, for the same reason as the Scénic: the minivans do not pull and the current generation has already taken the step and entered the world of SUVs. That yes, for now all These data must be taken with tweezers, since although they are the result of headlines given by Meo, things could still change... Or not...?
Source - L'argus
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 160 - 185 hp
- Consumer goods 6,2 - 6,8l/100km
- Assessment 4,2