en.Wedoany.com Reported - Renault has started sales of the Boreal in the Turkish market, adding hybrid and 4x4 drive versions. This mid-size SUV, developed in Brazil, has entered production at Renault's factory in Turkey to begin distribution to the European market. In addition to the 1.3 TCe engine already known in the Brazilian market, the overseas version of the Boreal adds the E-Tech full hybrid powertrain and the E-Tech 4x4 version.

The E-Tech full hybrid powertrain delivers a maximum output of 160 cv (approximately 158 hp) and peak torque of 27 kgfm. Its core is a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine produced by HORSE in Turkey, which serves as a generator. The system also includes two additional drive units, one functioning solely as a generator and the other directly connected to the drive wheels. The battery capacity is 1.4 kWh. The vehicle can operate in modes such as hybrid, pure electric, gasoline-only, or with the 1.8 engine solely charging the battery. The same powertrain is also used in the Dacia Duster and Renault Clio hybrid models in some markets.

The E-Tech 4x4 version adopts a different technical approach. Unlike the full hybrid system, this version uses a mild hybrid system already employed in Brazilian models. Recently, Ariel Montenegro, President of Renault Geely Brasil, confirmed the development of an "innovative" hybrid configuration, which may debut in the coming months. This version is equipped with the same 1.3 TCe engine as the Brazilian model but features a 48-volt mild hybrid system, which is significantly more complex than usual. Unlike the Jeep Renegade, which replaces the generator with a system that does not drive the wheels, this SUV is equipped with a rear electric motor. This motor delivers 31 cv (approximately 30.6 hp) and 8.9 kgfm of torque, with its own two-speed clutch. The system allows for complete disconnection, enabling the SUV to operate in "coasting" mode relying solely on rear-wheel drive. Energy comes from a 48V lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 0.84 kWh, which can be charged via regenerative braking or the internal combustion engine. In low gear, the system acts as a power supplement, while in second gear, it serves as a direct assist to the gasoline engine. It enables 4x2 mode (front internal combustion engine drive), rear-wheel 4x2 mode (coasting mode), and on-demand 4x4 mode.

Apart from the powertrain, the exterior and interior design of the overseas version of the Boreal is largely consistent with the Brazilian model. According to Renault, the vehicle features specific suspension tuning for European highways, but the changes are not drastic compared to the SUV produced in São José dos Pinhais (Paraná state). In terms of pricing, the version equipped with the 1.3 TCe engine is available in three trim levels: Evolution, Techno, and Iconic, starting at 2,379,000 Turkish Lira (approximately 262,000 Brazilian Reais directly converted) and going up to 3,049,000 Turkish Lira (approximately 335,000 Brazilian Reais). The top-of-the-line Iconic version with the 1.8 Hybrid full hybrid engine has an official price of 3,399,000 Turkish Lira (approximately 374,000 Brazilian Reais). As for the E-Tech 4x4 system, which is of interest to the Brazilian market, it will be launched later and is expected to debut in the Turkish market only by the end of 2026.

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