The serial production process of the new Renault Austral has begun. The long-awaited Renault SUV, which will take over from the Kadjar, is manufactured in Spanish territory. More specifically in the facilities that the Renault Group has in Palencia. The reservation book is now open and the first units will arrive at dealers later this year.
The Serial production of the new Renault SUV is underway. Manufacturing of the new Renault Austral has begun. The long-awaited SUV is one step away from starting its landing at the dealerships with the aim of occupying the position of the Kadjar. A model that must deal in the competitive segment C. And it is that it will have to face rivals as important as the Peugeot 3008 and the Nissan Qashqai.
The launch of the new Austral is extraordinary news for the Spanish automotive industry. The reason? It bears the “Made in Spain” label. That’s how it is, the new Austral is manufactured in Spain. More specifically in the facilities that the Renault Group has in Palencia. It is one of the production centers that the French automobile conglomerate has spread throughout our territory.
The production of the new Renault Austral in Spain
In the manufacture of the Austral the bodywork and engine plants that the Renault Group has in Spain also play a leading role. The R&D Center that the company has in Valladolid has been responsible for the design of an important part of this model, as well as the different engines that will make up the offer. In addition, it will be in charge of the serial life of the model from the very moment that production has started.
The facilities in which the new Austral is already being produced have been modernized with different innovations, all of them aimed at ensuring high quality standards in the manufacturing process. The assembly line is adapted to the CMF-CD platform that supports the Austral. Also, new ones have been installed.
The rest of Renault’s Spanish industrial apparatus is also crucial for the production of the Austral. The tailgate, the battery, the bumpers and other hot stamping parts are manufactured in Valladolid. The engines are also manufactured in Valladolid, while the gearboxes are produced in Seville.
The cars that Renault manufactures in Spain
At the beginning of the article we have pointed out that the start of production of the Austral is fantastic news for the Spanish automotive industry. This model occupies the position of the Kadjar, which has also been manufactured in Palencia. What other models does Renault manufacture in our territory? The Captur and the Megane.
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