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Summary

The Renault Kadjar is a medium-sized SUV/crossover that shares its platform with the Nissan Qashqai. It was launched in 2015 and received an update in late 2018.

The Kadjar has received generally good reviews from UK media sources. Although sharing a platform with the Nissan Qashqai, the Kadjar is generally considered to be more stylishly designed. It has also received praise for its practicality and good equipment levels compared to some more expensive rivals.

As of December 2021, the Renault Kadjar has an Expert Rating of 68%, which is one point lower than the Qashqai on which it’s based.

Key specifications

Body style: Medium SUV/crossoverEngines: petrol
Price: From £24,695 on-road

Launched: Summer 2015Last updated: Winter 2018/19
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

The Car Expert

“While other SUVs may get the job done with a little more style and flair, the Renault Kadjar – particularly when you consider its price – is still well worth considering.”
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Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Renault Kadjar takes the Nissan Qashqai’s talents and wraps them in a more stylish package.”
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Auto Trader

Score: 7 / 10“It doesn’t have the interior quality of some rivals and the safety roster could be more generous, but nevertheless, it’s still well worth your consideration.”
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Autocar

Score: 7 / 10“The Kadjar makes the money VW wants for a decently-specced Tiguan look a bit rich. Admittedly, the Kadjar lacks that car’s more complete driving experience and air of class but, as an SUV to ferry the family about, you can do a lot worse.”
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Car

Score: 8 / 10“The Kadjar isn’t the most exciting car out there, but the changes made for its mid-life update ensure it’s still a practical family offering among the vast swathes of crossover competition.”
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Car Keys

Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manualScore: 8 / 10“The Renault Kadjar isn’t the most comfortable car in its class, but this car has plenty going for it. Not least its generous standard equipment levels, spaciousness and low starting prices. These three reasons alone are enough to warrant the Kadjar appearing on your new car shortlist.”
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Carbuyer

Score: 8.2 / 10“The Renault Kadjar is one of our favourite SUVs, thanks to its attractive design, practical interior and affordable running costs.”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Renault Kadjar is a spacious SUV that’s perfect for the family – it just isn’t that exciting inside and it’s pretty dull to drive.”
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Honest John

Score: 8 / 10“Affordable and stylish, the Kadjar represents a significant step up for Renault and has lots of family appeal, with keen pricing and low running costs. As a result the Kadjar is a compelling choice for those who want an alternative to the conservative Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range reviewScore: 8.4 / 10“Stylish and efficient SUV bristles with appeal”
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The Sunday Times

Score: 7 / 10“Important mid-life updates to great-value mid-size SUV.”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manualScore: 6 / 10“A welcome series of improvements and updates for another innocuous family SUV. Despite being based on the Nissan Qashqai and being quite a bit cheaper (and bigger inside), Kadjar is unlikely to challenge for that model’s lofty market-leading position.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“Renault’s Qashqai rival is conveniently a rebodied… Qashqai. A fine appliance for family transport.”
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What Car?

Score: 8 / 10“The Renault Kadjar is a fine all-rounder that deserves more than a second look. The Skoda Karoq pips it in a few areas, including ride comfort and interior finish, but compared with most other family SUVs the Kadjar holds its own.”
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Which?

“Handsome, well-rounded family SUV.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: September 2015

89%

ADULT OCCUPANT

81%

CHILD OCCUPANT

74%

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

71%

SAFETY ASSIST

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Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Renault Kadjar has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP.

As yet, very few new cars have been tested for environmental impact by Green NCAP, and inevitably the testing programme was halted in early 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic before resuming later in the year.

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