The Kadjar shares the same Renault–Nissan Common Module Family platform as the Nissan Qashqai, which will allow for front and four wheel drive. It is offered with the latest version of Renault's R Link 2 infotainment system, engine stop start, emergency brake assist, lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition with speed limit alerts, 360 degree sensors, reversing camera, and a hands free parking system. The Renault Kadjar has been awarded as the best in class residual value of resale by the CAP Automotive Experts. The 108 bhp 1.5 litre diesel is the most economical model offered, with CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel economy of 74.3mpg. Final performance figures are not yet confirmed, but offers much the same levels as the Qashqai, with 0–62 mph coming in 11.9 seconds. The 128 bhp 1.6 litre diesel makes it from 0–62 mph in 9.9 seconds, emit 115g/km and average 64mpg. Performance and economy figures are said to be largely similar for both automatic and manual versions. The 4WD version has slightly higher emissions. A 128 bhp 1.2 TCe petrol model is also offered. Renault claims the Kadjar name is based on two words: Kad is inspired by quad to represent a go anywhere four wheeled vehicle, and Jar recalls the French words agile and jaillir respectively representing agility and suddenly emerging from somewhere. Renault published a more elaborate explanation of the name Kadjar in the blog section of their corporate web site. However, its relation to Qashqai points to its relation to the Qajars or in French Kadjars. Since Nasser ed-Din Shah the Qajar shahs of Persia wrote their name in western script in the French way: Kadjar. This relation has been noted in several professional and social media in prevalently neutral, but in few cases, a bit enthusiastic manner. There were also rare bursts of politically based outrage. According to two Iranian sources, Mozaffar ad-Din Shah QajarKing of Iran, acquired two Renault cars in Belgium in 1900 while on his trip in Europe, and had them delivered to Iran. These were to be the first automobiles in Iran. The car received a facelift in 2018, with production of the remodeled car starting some time the following year. With four new engines to replace the old, a change to the exterior design and an updated interior with more space for items, updated infotainment system and some small changes to the climate control.
Engines
Model
Year
Displacement
Fuel Type
Power
Torque
CO2 Emissions
dCi 110
2015–2018
Diesel
11.9 s
99 g/km
dCi 110 EDC
2015–2018
Diesel
11.7 s
99 g/km
dCi 130
2015–2018
Diesel
9.9 s
113 g/km
dCi 130 4x4
2015–2018
Diesel
10.5 s
126 g/km
dCi 115
2018–
Diesel
11.7 s
113 g/km
dCi 150
2018–
Diesel
–
–
Emissions compliance
Prompted by the Volkswagen emissions scandal, the German motor authority found many cars not complying with the intention of the emission laws. The Kadjar was measured to have a emission level of 1.5 g/km, almost twenty times the Euro 6 limit of 80 mg/km.
