Renault Korea Sells 3,893 Units Last Month, Led by 'Grand Koleos'
Crossover 'Filante' Deliveries Begin This Month
Renault Korea announced on March 3 that in February, it recorded domestic sales of 2,000 units and exports of 1,893 units, for a total of 3,893 units. While domestic sales dropped by 59.0% compared to the same month last year, exports increased by 55.4%.
The midsize SUV 'Grand Koleos' led domestic performance with 1,474 units sold. The Grand Koleos Hybrid E-Tech, which features an inline-parallel dual motor drive system, delivers a class-leading system output of 245 horsepower and an impressive combined official fuel efficiency of 15.7km/L (based on the Techno trim). Of the Grand Koleos sold, 1,181 units, accounting for more than 80%, were the Hybrid E-Tech model.
The new crossover 'Filante' has accumulated approximately 7,000 pre-orders by the end of February and is scheduled to begin customer deliveries from the second week of this month. This model combines the advantages of a sedan and an SUV, featuring a premium tech lounge concept interior, an upgraded hybrid E-Tech powertrain with a maximum output of 250 horsepower, and advanced AI-based connectivity services.
The coupe-style SUV 'Arkana' sold 336 units. The Arkana 1.6 GTe, starting at 23 million won, accounted for about 85% of sales with 285 units sold.
The Scenic E-Tech 100% Electric, a compact electric SUV produced in France and limited to 999 units for the domestic market, achieved sales of 150 units and has now sold out its available stock.
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In terms of exports, 847 units of the Grand Koleos (exported as the New Renault Koleos), 546 units of the Arkana, and 500 units of the Polestar electric performance SUV 'Polestar 4' for North America have been shipped.
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