Renault Korea's 'XM3' Popular in Europe... "Eco-friendly Vehicle Exports Surpass 70,000 Units"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Renault Korea Motors announced on the 8th that the hybrid model of the XM3 (export name Renault Arkana) has continued to increase sales in the European market, mainly for premium models, achieving more than 70,000 eco-friendly vehicle exports in the global market as of last month.

The XM3 E-Tech hybrid model was first introduced to the European market in June last year, and by July this year, 54,123 units had been delivered to European consumers. Based on export shipments through Busan New Port until August this year, the total is 70,214 units. The cumulative production volume of the XM3 for domestic and export markets at Renault Korea Motors' Busan plant has also exceeded 190,000 units, including about 70,000 hybrids, as of August, approaching the milestone of 200,000 units.

The XM3 E-Tech hybrid has been recognized as the best hybrid vehicle by European experts and actual buyers since its launch. In last year's comprehensive evaluation of hybrid models by Sweden's leading automotive magazine Teknikens V?rld, the XM3 E-Tech hybrid received the highest score, surpassing competitors such as the Audi Q5 Sportback TFSI, Volvo V60 B4, Volkswagen Golf 1.0, and Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Subsequently, in the 2022 New Car Awards announced in June by the UK online car sales site Auto Trader, the XM3 E-Tech hybrid ranked first in the 'Best Hybrid Car' category chosen by actual buyers, beating competitors like the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Lexus RX 450h.

Meanwhile, the XM3, developed as a global project led by Renault Technology Korea, is a new concept coupe-style sports utility vehicle (SUV) that satisfies both the design proportions of a traditional SUV and the comfort of a sedan. It offers advanced convenience features such as a sleek design, an in-car payment system that allows ordering, payment, and product pickup within the vehicle, and various driving assistance systems.

The XM3 E-Tech hybrid, set to be launched domestically, was developed by incorporating hybrid technology know-how used in the Renault Group's F1 machines. It also allows EV mode driving in certain urban sections. The European WLTP combined fuel efficiency of the XM3 E-Tech hybrid is 20.4 km/l. When applied to domestic standards, the fuel efficiency is expected to be about 80-85% of the European level.

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