Renault Rafale review | Exterior, interior and driving opinion!

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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  • @macdonaldall
    @macdonaldall 4 місяці тому +28

    You can definitely tell that Peugeot’s head designer now works at Renault….!

    • @thug3m
      @thug3m 4 місяці тому

      They are all pretty much part of the same parent company so u see a similar theme on all of them

    • @aatonnaa4958
      @aatonnaa4958 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@thug3mThey are not. Renault and Peugeot part of Stellantis are different houses

    • @darthgardner
      @darthgardner 4 місяці тому

      @@aatonnaa4958 Incorrect Renault IS NOT part of stellantis,its PSA peugeot/citroen thats part of stellantis,remember renault is not connected to PSA they are however involved with nissan and its a renault nissan platform which shows up as many cars including the Qashqai that this sits on.

    • @mattb1763
      @mattb1763 4 місяці тому

      @@aatonnaa4958Renault is not in Stellantis Group

    • @BlackHawkTejas
      @BlackHawkTejas 4 місяці тому +2

      Renault & Peugeot part of Stellantis???
      Only Peugeot is part of Stellantis not Renault!

  • @alanrutland4424
    @alanrutland4424 4 місяці тому +4

    You have been busy lately Mark. I never understand this desire to put such big tyres on cars. They cause more road noise and reduce economy. 18 inch would be fine for this surely. No wiper blade …. What is it with manufacturers not putting these on. Mad. I like a nice thick boot cover. It definitely helps with sound insulation. Look forward to the next.

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  4 місяці тому +1

      Smaller wheels would be a bit lost on this that’s the only thing

  • @garnray8568
    @garnray8568 3 місяці тому +7

    To those who say it's a costly car. This is 2024. We won't be back to 2020 prices, it's time to accept it. 51,000 for a car like that is reasonably priced, or go and buy German, you'll have to put 15 or 20k more on the table. That Rafale delivers great value for money. Seriously I just don't get what people expect now in 2024.... to buy a car like this one for just 15k ? Well that's not happening. Sorry.

    • @robsmall6466
      @robsmall6466 3 місяці тому +1

      They won't sell many in the UK. 38k and upwards apparently. Consider your average Renault customer. How many have dropped that on a car ? French car makers traditionally couldn't sell big French cars well in the UK no matter the quality. So where are the buyers for this coming from ? They have previously done a bonfire of models in the UK and they may be doing that again unless they can attract customers from the big German three

    • @garnray8568
      @garnray8568 3 місяці тому

      @@robsmall6466 Sheep behaviour.

    • @robsmall6466
      @robsmall6466 3 місяці тому

      @@garnray8568 Explain sheep behaviour ? Not every brand can sell to the same customers. So explain how a current Arkana owner is going to find an additional best part of 10k to get behind the wheel of one of these when they have other expenses like a mortgage ? Or your average luxury buyer who can afford to absorb the Audi, Merc, BMW price increase ? It's not sheep. It's knowing who your customer is. Casio and Rolex are two different brands that service two different customers

    • @modelrailwaynoob
      @modelrailwaynoob Місяць тому

      @@garnray8568 You are wrong and Rob is quite correct. It's a lovely car but the price will mean the same that happened to the Koleos all over again. That was great but too costly for a Renault. I owned one and loved it. If I hadn't bought a new car last month, I would have liked this.

  • @-Lenny_
    @-Lenny_ 4 місяці тому +14

    That’s a good looking car.

  • @jovialgent9963
    @jovialgent9963 4 місяці тому +3

    The grill reminds me of Moloko's disco ball dress in the video for "Sing it Back". Nice looking bus!

    • @richgl31
      @richgl31 4 місяці тому +2

      lol… that’s very specific…

  • @octopusman8188
    @octopusman8188 12 днів тому

    It certainly looks like the Lamborghini. That B-roll by the castle, made the car look amazing.

  • @stevencampbell1150
    @stevencampbell1150 4 місяці тому +3

    It's basically a coupe version of the Austral.

  • @namechecksout6300
    @namechecksout6300 4 місяці тому

    That’s a stunning centre rear arm rest!

  • @brianjohnstone394
    @brianjohnstone394 4 місяці тому +4

    Roof glass saint gobain

  • @modelrailwaynoob
    @modelrailwaynoob Місяць тому

    It's a lovely car. If I hadn't bought anew car a month ago, I would have considered this. It is a bit pricey though for a Renault.

  • @richardhargrave6082
    @richardhargrave6082 4 місяці тому

    I like it.
    Very good review.
    I'll have a look when its time to change our car

  • @stevencampbell1150
    @stevencampbell1150 4 місяці тому +1

    The new Scenic EV has the same panoramic roof.

  • @Didi78180x
    @Didi78180x 4 місяці тому +2

    Solarbay = Saint Gobain !

  •  2 місяці тому

    I definitely see a Peugeot/Citroen here. One may even think that Renault quietly joined Stellantis without telling anyone. 😅

  • @carlosorff
    @carlosorff 3 місяці тому

    I just love the overkill of 3 stalks on the right side, plus gear selectors... that is great... (ironically). Design-wise, it is ok-ish. Compared to the cars seen at the Shanghai Motor Show, it looks clunky and old-fashioned, by the looks, technology, made for old Europe. Even the reviewer is like meh 13:43 - 14:45...

  • @mordor62
    @mordor62 4 місяці тому +2

    think Fisker ocean

  • @IreneyFernando
    @IreneyFernando 4 місяці тому

    Me gusta el coche en general, quiza no tanto el volante, el precio, y motor combustión pequeño.

  • @mark.c3353
    @mark.c3353 4 місяці тому +1

    Will be interesting to see whether this sells better than the Austral as that is a rare sight on Irish roads.

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  4 місяці тому

      True! See lots of Arkanas though

  • @Voodoopaddy
    @Voodoopaddy 4 місяці тому +1

    Very similar to the Peugeot 408. Nice cars but the 1.2L 3 cyl wet belt engine is a turn-off for me

    • @jmk9065
      @jmk9065 2 місяці тому

      This one's a completely different engine. Nissan-sourced, with a chain

  • @mordor62
    @mordor62 4 місяці тому +2

    not the first with that roof,,,,check carwow

  • @MrTAYTO1
    @MrTAYTO1 4 місяці тому

    looks good but getting high on price for a reno

  • @ThePetrolhead94
    @ThePetrolhead94 4 місяці тому

    Renault's pricing is getting a bit silly, hence why there are very few Nostrals on the road
    Their finance deals are nothing special either

  • @harshvardhan5717
    @harshvardhan5717 Місяць тому

    One can buy two year old used merc coupe for 51 000 euros

  • @mrts5057
    @mrts5057 8 днів тому

    Looks the same as the new BMW x2

  • @murray4794
    @murray4794 4 місяці тому

    I wish French cars would push the wheels further apart....big cars, small wheelbase, huge overhangs. Never looks quite right.

    • @garnray8568
      @garnray8568 4 місяці тому

      Respectfully I disagree. French car makers have levelled up big time. French cars are absolute quality now in 2024.

  • @mrFighter924
    @mrFighter924 Місяць тому

    55€ k for three cylinder!!!!

  • @anthonylowry1629
    @anthonylowry1629 4 місяці тому

    Audi

  • @glenndavid8725
    @glenndavid8725 4 місяці тому

    Renault Awful. 😂

    • @glenndavid8725
      @glenndavid8725 4 місяці тому

      or Renault Recall.🤣

    • @jackd4758
      @jackd4758 4 місяці тому +2

      they are better than the Volkswagen group when it comes to reliability😉

  • @williamfence566
    @williamfence566 4 місяці тому

    Yeh ! another overpriced SUV thank goodness. I'll wait for the lease price to halve within 12 months before congratulating myself.

  • @nikc1313
    @nikc1313 2 місяці тому +4

    Just came across this car when i was in at my local renault dealer checking out the Scenic. Didnt even know it existed until then. In alpine trim it might be one of the best looking cars in its price segment. Its an achingly good looking car. Videos and photos don't seem to do it justice.

  • @rosswhittleton6277
    @rosswhittleton6277 4 місяці тому +6

    Great looking car all round.

  • @conorcrowl
    @conorcrowl 4 місяці тому +3

    Did you say €51k to start off the pricing Mark? Seems unnecessarily expensive if that's the case?
    Is it an Arkana replacement?

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  4 місяці тому +1

      No it’s much bigger than Arkana

  • @arklowdashcam5155
    @arklowdashcam5155 4 місяці тому +4

    Always nice to see a boot that’s been hoovered vigorously!

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  4 місяці тому +2

      🤣

    • @arklowdashcam5155
      @arklowdashcam5155 4 місяці тому

      @@NobbyOnCars Thought you’d enjoy that! Great review by the way! Love your channel, you’re one of the best on UA-cam!

  • @Mancozeb100
    @Mancozeb100 4 місяці тому +1

    Progressive driving ❤👏😆 - yep - that’s the description ! Vroom vroom !

  • @M1985-u6e
    @M1985-u6e 27 днів тому

    Would you have this or the 408?

  • @planestrainsdogsncars4336
    @planestrainsdogsncars4336 4 місяці тому

    For cars that purport to be ''upmarket''...is it _really_ too much to ask to mask off the paint colour on the interior of the doors with a bit of plastic?..seems it is.🤨😑🙄

  • @intothemultiverse1033
    @intothemultiverse1033 4 місяці тому

    Mustang Mach-e

  • @terrydelahunt842
    @terrydelahunt842 4 місяці тому

    Where is the utility in a sports utility coupe?

    • @Quagmire925
      @Quagmire925 4 місяці тому +1

      Electricity is a utility! 😂

  • @geoffjohnston1531
    @geoffjohnston1531 4 місяці тому

    Tyre noise is evident!! A problem.

    • @bigwoc8769
      @bigwoc8769 4 місяці тому

      the car is running on Bridgestone, thats the main reason for the noise!! I am running a austral with michelin tyres, this car is realy quite on the road. i never buy a car running on bridgestone.

  • @sunnyd6291
    @sunnyd6291 4 місяці тому

    Nobby tavascan review

  • @keithireland6627
    @keithireland6627 4 місяці тому +2

    Skinny engine Nobby the Clio hybrid is a 4 cylinder 1.6. I reckon it's 10 k overpriced to sell in significant numbers. Superb review thankyou 🍀🍀🍀

  • @AppleUK2000
    @AppleUK2000 4 місяці тому +1

    Another stunning French car. Personally I prefer the Peugeot 3008. I don't like portrait displays and thick bezels

  • @johanmarnfeldt5262
    @johanmarnfeldt5262 4 місяці тому

    Is this Renault's variant of the Citroen C5 X and the Peugeot 408?

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  4 місяці тому +2

      Bigger than the 408 for sure

  • @06younger
    @06younger 4 місяці тому

    So the AWD when it comes will be early to mid 60's..........
    Best of luck Renault
    The Chinese invasion is going to kill these legacy auto makers.

    • @NobbyOnCars
      @NobbyOnCars  4 місяці тому +1

      Hard to know how it’ll play out to be honest. I don’t see these brands rolling over

    • @06younger
      @06younger 4 місяці тому

      @@NobbyOnCars I can't see many of those selling at €65k or even €55k for the 1.2 in your video. (your good video)
      It's striking lookin'.......no doubt.
      But did they all get together at some stage and decided that €50k is the gateway to "middle of the road"
      (I'm just getting grumpy with age)

  • @markcawdron5915
    @markcawdron5915 4 місяці тому

    It’s a Renault 😴

  • @andrewmcdermott2326
    @andrewmcdermott2326 4 місяці тому +1

    Should have called it the Renault Depreciation!