Renault Rafale review | Exterior, interior and driving opinion!

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[@garnray8568]

To those who say it's a costly car. This is 2024. We won't be back to 2020 prices, it's time to accept it. 51,000 for a car like that is reasonably priced, or go and buy German, you'll have to put 15 or 20k more on the table. That Rafale delivers great value for money. Seriously I just don't get what people expect now in 2024.... to buy a car like this one for just 15k ? Well that's not happening. Sorry.

[@robsmall6466]

They won't sell many in the UK. 38k and upwards apparently. Consider your average Renault customer. How many have dropped that on a car ? French car makers traditionally couldn't sell big French cars well in the UK no matter the quality. So where are the buyers for this coming from ? They have previously done a bonfire of models in the UK and they may be doing that again unless they can attract customers from the big German three

[@garnray8568]

@@robsmall6466 Sheep behaviour.

[@robsmall6466]

@@garnray8568 Explain sheep behaviour ? Not every brand can sell to the same customers. So explain how a current Arkana owner is going to find an additional best part of 10k to get behind the wheel of one of these when they have other expenses like a mortgage ? Or your average luxury buyer who can afford to absorb the Audi, Merc, BMW price increase ? It's not sheep. It's knowing who your customer is. Casio and Rolex are two different brands that service two different customers

[@modelrailwaynoob]

@@garnray8568 You are wrong and Rob is quite correct. It's a lovely car but the price will mean the same that happened to the Koleos all over again. That was great but too costly for a Renault. I owned one and loved it. If I hadn't bought a new car last month, I would have liked this.

[@octopusman8188]

It certainly looks like the Lamborghini. That B-roll by the castle, made the car look amazing.

[@-Lenny_]

That’s a good looking car.

[@stevencampbell1150]

It's basically a coupe version of the Austral.

[@namechecksout6300]

That’s a stunning centre rear arm rest!

[@brianjohnstone394]

Roof glass saint gobain

[@stevencampbell1150]

The new Scenic EV has the same panoramic roof.

[@Didi78180x]

Solarbay = Saint Gobain !

[@IreneyFernando]

Me gusta el coche en general, quiza no tanto el volante, el precio, y motor combustión pequeño.

[@harshvardhan5717]

One can buy two year old used merc coupe for 51 000 euros

[@mrts5057]

Looks the same as the new BMW x2

[@murray4794]

I wish French cars would push the wheels further apart....big cars, small wheelbase, huge overhangs. Never looks quite right.

[@garnray8568]

Respectfully I disagree. French car makers have levelled up big time. French cars are absolute quality now in 2024.

[@anthonylowry1629]

Audi

[@williamfence566]

Yeh ! another overpriced SUV thank goodness. I'll wait for the lease price to halve within 12 months before congratulating myself.

[@macdonaldall]

You can definitely tell that Peugeot’s head designer now works at Renault….!

[@thug3m]

They are all pretty much part of the same parent company so u see a similar theme on all of them

[@aatonnaa4958]

​@@thug3mThey are not. Renault and Peugeot part of Stellantis are different houses

[@darthgardner]

@@aatonnaa4958 Incorrect Renault IS NOT part of stellantis,its PSA peugeot/citroen thats part of stellantis,remember renault is not connected to PSA they are however involved with nissan and its a renault nissan platform which shows up as many cars including the Qashqai that this sits on.

[@mattb1763]

@@aatonnaa4958Renault is not in Stellantis Group

[@BlackHawkTejas]

Renault & Peugeot part of Stellantis??? Only Peugeot is part of Stellantis not Renault!

[@nikc1313]

Just came across this car when i was in at my local renault dealer checking out the Scenic. Didnt even know it existed until then. In alpine trim it might be one of the best looking cars in its price segment. Its an achingly good looking car. Videos and photos don't seem to do it justice.

[@rosswhittleton6277]

Great looking car all round.

[@alanrutland4424]

You have been busy lately Mark. I never understand this desire to put such big tyres on cars. They cause more road noise and reduce economy. 18 inch would be fine for this surely. No wiper blade …. What is it with manufacturers not putting these on. Mad. I like a nice thick boot cover. It definitely helps with sound insulation. Look forward to the next.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Smaller wheels would be a bit lost on this that’s the only thing

[@conorcrowl]

Did you say €51k to start off the pricing Mark? Seems unnecessarily expensive if that's the case? Is it an Arkana replacement?

[@NobbyOnCars]

No it’s much bigger than Arkana

[@jovialgent9963]

The grill reminds me of Moloko's disco ball dress in the video for "Sing it Back". Nice looking bus!

[@richgl31]

lol… that’s very specific…

[@arklowdashcam5155]

Always nice to see a boot that’s been hoovered vigorously!

[@NobbyOnCars]

🤣

[@arklowdashcam5155]

@@NobbyOnCars Thought you’d enjoy that! Great review by the way! Love your channel, you’re one of the best on KZbin!

[@mordor62]

not the first with that roof,,,,check carwow

[@mordor62]

think Fisker ocean

[@Mancozeb100]

Progressive driving ❤👏😆 - yep - that’s the description ! Vroom vroom !

[@Voodoopaddy]

Very similar to the Peugeot 408. Nice cars but the 1.2L 3 cyl wet belt engine is a turn-off for me

[@jmk9065]

This one's a completely different engine. Nissan-sourced, with a chain

[@mrFighter924]

55€ k for three cylinder!!!!

[@carlosorff]

I just love the overkill of 3 stalks on the right side, plus gear selectors... that is great... (ironically). Design-wise, it is ok-ish. Compared to the cars seen at the Shanghai Motor Show, it looks clunky and old-fashioned, by the looks, technology, made for old Europe. Even the reviewer is like meh 13:43 - 14:45...

[@modelrailwaynoob]

It's a lovely car. If I hadn't bought anew car a month ago, I would have considered this. It is a bit pricey though for a Renault.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not cheap for sure but pretty nice looking!

[@modelrailwaynoob]

@@NobbyOnCars Indeed it is

I definitely see a Peugeot/Citroen here. One may even think that Renault quietly joined Stellantis without telling anyone. 😅

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Renault's pricing is getting a bit silly, hence why there are very few Nostrals on the road Their finance deals are nothing special either

[@M1985-u6e]

Would you have this or the 408?

[@NobbyOnCars]

This. Bigger.

[@richardhargrave6082]

I like it. Very good review. I'll have a look when its time to change our car

[@MrTAYTO1]

looks good but getting high on price for a reno

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

For cars that purport to be ''upmarket''...is it _really_ too much to ask to mask off the paint colour on the interior of the doors with a bit of plastic?..seems it is.🤨😑🙄

[@NobbyOnCars]

Agree

[@intothemultiverse1033]

Mustang Mach-e

[@terrydelahunt842]

Where is the utility in a sports utility coupe?

[@Quagmire925]

Electricity is a utility! 😂

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Tyre noise is evident!! A problem.

[@bigwoc8769]

the car is running on Bridgestone, thats the main reason for the noise!! I am running a austral with michelin tyres, this car is realy quite on the road. i never buy a car running on bridgestone.

[@sunnyd6291]

Nobby tavascan review

[@NobbyOnCars]

Mid edit

[@keithireland6627]

Skinny engine Nobby the Clio hybrid is a 4 cylinder 1.6. I reckon it's 10 k overpriced to sell in significant numbers. Superb review thankyou 🍀🍀🍀

[@glenndavid8725]

Renault Awful. 😂

[@glenndavid8725]

or Renault Recall.🤣

[@jackd4758]

they are better than the Volkswagen group when it comes to reliability😉

[@AppleUK2000]

Another stunning French car. Personally I prefer the Peugeot 3008. I don't like portrait displays and thick bezels

[@mark.c3353]

Will be interesting to see whether this sells better than the Austral as that is a rare sight on Irish roads.

[@NobbyOnCars]

True! See lots of Arkanas though

[@johanmarnfeldt5262]

Is this Renault's variant of the Citroen C5 X and the Peugeot 408?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Bigger than the 408 for sure

[@06younger]

So the AWD when it comes will be early to mid 60's.......... Best of luck Renault The Chinese invasion is going to kill these legacy auto makers.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Hard to know how it’ll play out to be honest. I don’t see these brands rolling over

[@06younger]

@@NobbyOnCars I can't see many of those selling at €65k or even €55k for the 1.2 in your video. (your good video) It's striking lookin'.......no doubt. But did they all get together at some stage and decided that €50k is the gateway to "middle of the road" (I'm just getting grumpy with age)

[@andrewmcdermott2326]

Should have called it the Renault Depreciation!

[@markcawdron5915]

It’s a Renault 😴

[@Quagmire925]

This!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Who sell heaps and heaps of cars….

[@markcawdron5915]

@@NobbyOnCars Yeah sad isn’t it