Renault Bridger : Renault is a French auto manufacturer whose many SUVs have been launched in India. Now, to further strengthen its hold in the Indian automobile market, Renault is planning to launch 7 new models in India by 2030 under its futuREADY India strategy, in which Renault’s Bridger will emerge as a strong and important player. It is a very powerful and rugged SUV whose design has been made very attractive. Let us know more details about this new generation powerful compact SUV.
Design
Renault Bridger, a powerful new-generation SUV, has been launched with powerful features, an attractive design, and a powerful engine. It is a sub-4m SUV with a rugged and futuristic design. It features a boxy and muscular front grille. The prominent Renault branding in the center of the SUV is striking, while the LED headlights and muscular bonnet make it extremely aggressive. Its side profile features a ground clearance of under 200 mm and large 18-inch alloy wheels. The door handles are concealed in the C-pillar. The tailgate-mounted spare wheel gives it an off-roader feel. Overall, it is a powerful and rugged SUV that appears to be heavily inspired by the Defender and Renault Duster.
Engine and Performance
Renault Bridger has been made with a very powerful engine. It has been prepared on the R-GMP platform. You get many engine options in it, in which a 1.2 liter turbo petrol engine is being given which gives the power of 115 bhp. Apart from this, a strong hybrid technology engine is also being given in it. Very soon by 2028, its EV version will also be launched in which a battery pack of 40kWh and 55kWh will be given and it will be capable of giving a range of up to 500 kilometers.
Features
The Renault Bridger SUV has been given many luxurious and modern features. This SUV of less than 4 meters is being given features like a large touch screen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera, wireless charging. It also has a large boot space of 400 liters and it will also be given 200 mm rear knee room.
It has been made a very safe SUV from the safety point of view as well. 6 airbags have been given as standard in it, while features like ABS, EBD, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist have been given in it. Its top end variants also have ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistant System) features, which means it is a completely safe car from the safety point of view as well.
Price and Launch
The Renault Bridger is expected to have an initial ex-showroom price of ₹7 lakh to ₹11 lakh. Production is expected to begin in 2027 and it is expected to be introduced in the Indian market by the end of 2027. Upon launch, it will compete with SUVs like the Tata Punch, Maruti Suzuki Jimny, and Hyundai Xcent. This SUV will be a good option for those looking for a powerful SUV on a budget.
