2022 Renault Kadjar

The Kadjar Intens might be based on a Nissan Qashqai, but it packs plenty of French flair – and one key advantage for long-haul drivers.

Renault is gearing up to reveal its next compact-to-mid-sized SUV, the Austral. It'll have mild-hybrid engine options, but it's not been confirmed for Australia.

In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.

Renault's next-generation small crossover -- effectively the replacement for the Kadjar -- will have a new, and intriguing, name: the Austral.

The Renault Kadjar is gone after just one full year on sale – and it was 2020 of all years! Its Arkana replacement is due later this year.

Goodbye Kadjar, hello Arkana. Renault is turning to the coupe-styled Arkana in Australia, but it won't be here for around 12 months.

The turbocharged Kadjar is currently being offered with winter drive-away deals across the range, with prices starting from $28,990.