The Renault Niagara is a small truck concept with an interesting drivetrain.It has a hybrid setup with a mild-hybrid gasoline engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor powering the rear axle.
Four-Wheel Drive Capabilities
- When the two work together, the Niagara has four-wheel drive for go-anywhere capabilities.
- It can handle half of your everyday drives in full-electric mode after shutting off the ICE.
Size and Platform
- The Niagara is 193 inches long, making it shorter than the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick.
- It is based on the CMF-B platform and has a unibody construction.
Design and Features
- The Niagara has generous suspension travel and chunky all-terrain tires.
- It also features three spare tires – one on the roof and two in the cargo bed.
Availability and Launch
- The Niagara foreshadows an affordable pickup truck for Latin America and is likely to be a follow-up to the Oroch.
- A closer-to-production variant will be unveiled in the first half of 2024, with the actual truck scheduled to go on sale before 2027.
Future Competitors
- The Niagara is expected to compete with small and cheap pickups in the market.
- It could rival models like the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick.
Concept Over Production
- The Niagara concept looks a bit over the top, but a production variant is in the works.
- The production truck is expected to have a more toned-down design.
Renault’s Latin America Focus
- The Niagara is not expected to be badged as a Nissan in the United States.
- Renault aims to offer an affordable pickup truck for the Latin American market.
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