In the future, Renault will attack the world market of light commercial vehicles, which it has dominated in Europe for the past 17 years, with its first production semi-truck. But even before that happens, a study named Renault Alaskan saw the light of day, which, unlike other upcoming Renault models, will not be seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where "only" a range of newcomers among passenger vehicles with Talisman on the forehead.
Renault with Alaskan semi truck study clearly indicates that his high ambitions in the field of commercial vehicles they extend beyond their own kindergarten, i.e. Europe, where it already is A leading brand for 17 years light commercial vehicles, which it intends to remain. But since semi-trucks account for a third of sales in this segment of vehicles and because it wants to improve its position, especially on a global scale, it is the first genuine serial semi-truck– The Renault Duster Oroch is not considered a real Renault, as it actually is Dacia Duster, which has no global ambitions and is "doomed" to the South American market - a logical move in the pursuit of this goal.
Alaskan shares "architecture" with Nissan Navara, and a one-tone mrina with a bullish figure is shod in 21 inch wheels. He marries her four-cylinder diesel engine with two turbine chargers (technology Twin Turbo provides it with torque and responsiveness even at low revs), which it borrowed from to the Master van, while design elements were mainly collected from Renault crossovers.
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The Renault Alaskan boasts light-emitting diodes Full-LED, interesting exhaust aluminum pipe but it is placed in the middle. They also catch the eye blue and yellow accessories on rims, on brake calipers, mirrors and front towing hook. Expresses determination and strength, large logo on the hood but it gives the impression of a status vehicle. Cargo space boasts three longitudinal grooves to keep the load in place. Despite its pedigree, the Alaskan is not only useful for garage work, but also for road trips, sports use and adventures. The cargo space can thus be filled instead of working material equipment for leisure activities such as bicycles, camping equipment, soups, etc. Despite being a study, it will the production model is almost a mirror image of the Alaskan, at least as far as measures are concerned. It will be available with different engines and its status will be high class pick-up.
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