Kadjar

Kadjar is a compact crossover SUV produced by the French automaker Renault. It was introduced in 2015 as Renault’s main offering in the European compact-SUV segment, positioned between the smaller urban crossovers and the larger Koleos. The Kadjar shares the CMF-C/D platform with rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai, enabling front-wheel drive as standard with an all-wheel-drive option in certain variants. Production is based at Renault’s Palencia plant in Spain, with sales focused in Europe and other selected markets.

Inside, the Kadjar emphasizes practicality and a commanding driving position, offering five seats and a flexible cargo area. Equipment levels varied by market and year, but newer trims typically included touchscreen infotainment with smartphone integration and a growing set of driver-assistance features. In later models, safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, and parking aids became more widely available.

Powertrains comprised petrol and diesel four-cylinders, offered with manual or automatic transmissions, and with front-wheel drive as standard or all-wheel drive on selected versions. In the late 2010s, Renault introduced updates including revised styling and newer, more efficient engines such as a turbocharged petrol option and improved diesels, aimed at improving refinement and economy.

In many markets, the Kadjar was gradually supplemented or replaced by the Renault Arkana, a coupe-SUV introduced around 2020. The Kadjar’s reception highlighted a comfortable ride and roomy interior, though some reviews noted interior quality lagging behind competing models. Overall, the Kadjar served as Renault’s mainstream compact SUV in the mid- to late 2010s and early 2020s.