The Renault Grand Koleos / Courtesy of Renault Korea
Renault Korea is looking for to capitalize on a restoration forecast for the home automotive market in 2026 by extending its momentum from the robust efficiency of the Grand Koleos with the launch of the Aurora 2 subsequent 12 months.
The home vehicle market is anticipated to indicate gradual restoration in 2026, with gross sales projected to achieve 1.69 million autos subsequent 12 months, up 0.8 % from this 12 months, pushed by expanded subsidies for electrical autos (EVs) and the scheduled launch of latest fashions.
Carmakers are set to roll out 16 new fashions subsequent 12 months, increasing their lineups with a give attention to EVs and hybrid autos. As each premium and mass-market manufacturers speed up their lineup expansions, trade officers anticipate shopper sentiment to get well progressively.
Renault Korea is trying to capitalize on the anticipated momentum by its Aurora undertaking. The initiative is a part of Renault Group’s mid-term technique, beneath which Renault Korea will take the lead in growing three new fashions and pursue a phased transition from an inner combustion engine-focused lineup to hybrids and EVs.
Renault launched the Grand Koleos final 12 months as the primary car of the undertaking. The midsize SUV marked a transparent turning level for the corporate within the home market, surpassing cumulative gross sales of fifty,000 autos in Korea inside a 12 months of its debut. The mannequin has since been exported to 24 international locations.
The Grand Koleos gained a good market response for its hybrid powertrain, which delivers 242 horsepower whereas reaching gasoline effectivity of 15.7 kilometers per liter. By masking a good portion of city driving in electrical mode, it enhanced drivers’ views on the effectivity of electrical driving.
Constructing on that success would be the Aurora 2, which is anticipated to make its home debut subsequent 12 months. Whereas its official identify and detailed specs have but to be disclosed, teaser pictures recommend the mannequin might be a big, coupe-style SUV outfitted with a hybrid powertrain.
“Because the home automotive market is anticipated to indicate a gradual restoration subsequent 12 months, manufacturers that may increase their lineups primarily based on market-proven fashions are anticipated to be at a relative benefit,” an trade official mentioned.
“Primarily based on the product planning capabilities and market responsiveness demonstrated by the Grand Koleos, Renault Korea is anticipated to safe a significant share within the home market with the Aurora 2.”
