Renault’s new rival to Suzuki Jimny breaks cover!

Renault has declared its ardour to invent a Suzuki Jimny-rivalling compact off-roader, that is liable to be acknowledged because the Bridger.

Detailed alongside Renault’s ‘futuREady’ product and electrification scheme, a production mannequin Bridger must be on sale by the tip of 2027 with a replacement of petrol, hybrid, or electric energy.

Renault claims the Bridger will target emerging markets, with the production mannequin space to begin in India. Its powertrain would possibly well be market-dependent, with emission-unsleeping powertrains reserved for stricter regions corresponding to Increased Europe.

The Bridger is penned to be smaller than the medium Duster cushy-roader, measuring under four meters prolonged, and featuring a ground clearance of 200mm. For reference, the 2-door Suzuki Jimny measures 3480mm prolonged, with a ground clearance of 210mm.

It is currently unconfirmed if the Bridger will attain to Australia to affix its new-beginning Duster sibling. Whether it’s miles to debut, it would possibly per chance per chance per chance have to beget a softer beginning impress to the $31,990 (earlier than on-roads) Duster, to be competitive with the $31,990 Jimny.

What powertrains would possibly well be provided?

The Bridger would possibly well be with assorted powertrain forms, with the entry-stage petrol equipped with a 1.2-litre engine, a 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid or an electrical setup that has not but been specified, previous the true fact a 35kWh and 55kWh battery option would possibly well be obtainable.

Further mechanical particulars, corresponding to whether or not it must feature a low-fluctuate switch case, haven’t but been disclosed, even supposing off-street enthusiasts will esteem the rear-mounted corpulent-size spare – and the 400 litres of house within the abet of the swinging door.