When it comes to the Renault Austral, it's all about the boot space ladies and gentlemen. With an impressive 500 liters of trunk space in the current 2022 model, you can shove everything but the proverbial kitchen sink in there. And if you need even more room, just fold down the rear seats and watch as the space swells to a ginormous 1525 liters. Trust me; they don't call it 'Austral' for no reason!
As we stand at the dawn of the Renault Austral's first generation, there is no comparison with previous generations just yet. However, the 2022 Austral has already set the bar pretty high when it comes to boot space. It's a confidence-inspiring measure that sets the tone for what could be a long and successful line of trunks in future iterations.
Let's put the Austral's boot into perspective within the Renault lineup, shall we? It offers more cargo room than the vaunted Megane, which stands at 473 liters, or even the Koleos, which has 498 liters. This, despite the rather compact dimensions of the Austral. However, bigger beasts from the Renault stable still reign supreme, like the Scenic (506 liters), Arkana (513 liters), or the granddaddy of them all, the Espace with 693 liters. Nonetheless, the Austral proudly holds its ground amidst these giants.
Now, how does the Renault Austral fare against its competitors, you ask? In the boot space battle, it dwarfs rivals like the Ford Kuga (435 liters), Nissan Qashqai (504 liters), and even edge out the Mazda CX-5 (522 liters). Of course, there are others with larger cargo holds, like the VW Tiguan (615 liters) or the SsangYong Tivoli (720 liters), but remember - size isn't everything. The Austral strikes a balance between size and practicality, setting it apart and ensuring that it holds its own against the competition. The Austral - a trunk to be reckoned with, indeed.