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Renault will become the second European manufacturer – after Volkswagen – to enter Australia’s growing utility market, when the production version of its 2015 Alaskan concept goes on sale here next year.
It’s the first one-tonner for the French brand, and the latest vehicle to spawn from the successful Renault-Nissan Alliance which sees the Alaskan’s chassis and running gear underpinned by Nissan’s popular and highly capable Navara NP300.
Available with six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmissions and in two and four-wheel-drive options, there are also 2.5-litre petrol and 2.5-litre diesel variants slated for production –though it’s still unclear whether they’ll make it to the Australian market.
Renault Australia is yet to confirm which options will be made available domestically, but the firm will offer the Alaskan in single, dual and cab-chassis variants. Also available will be long and short-bed options with wide or narrow bodies. The bed itself will feature C-channels equipped with four quick-fit hooks as well as a 12-volt power outlet.
There’s heated seats front seats, and depending on the model, either a 5-inch TFT colour display or a 7-inch connected full-colour touchscreen controlling the in-built navigation and infotainment system.
