Renault to Debut High-End Crossover Diesel Hybrid Concept at Paris Show
10 September 2008
Renault will introduce a top-of-the-range concept diesel hybrid—Ondelios—at the Paris Motor Show in October. Three rows of seats provide seating for six in a vehicle with a Cd of 0.29
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| The Renault Ondelios. |
Ondelios is powered by a hybrid powerplant which combines a more powerful 205 hp (150 kW) version of the 2.0 dCi engine, with two 20 kW electric motors at the front and rear. The motors operate in mild hybrid mode, giving the engine extra boost as required, and support regenerative braking. The front motor also uses stop-start technology.
The electric motor mounted on the rear axle drives the rear wheels when the ESP sensors detect a loss of traction, thus giving Ondelios the capability of a 4WD vehicle. The car is equipped with a 4 kWh lithium-ion battery.
The diesel delivers torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) between 1,700 and 3,800 rpm. The 2.0 dCi unit takes Ondelios from a standing start to 100 kph in 7.8 seconds. Combined with a seven-speed, double-clutch gearbox, Ondelios has a fuel consumption rating of 4.5 L/100km (52 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 120 g/km.
That 4 kWh battery is massive - almost enough to make it PHEV compatible! Eg Prius uses just a 1.3 kWh battery.
Posted by: clett | 10 September 2008 at 08:20 AM
The engine specifications are very high also.
Posted by: Reality Czech | 10 September 2008 at 09:56 AM
A 7-seat hotrod @ 52 mpg is almost too good to be true.
This vehicle will leave many other way behind for years.
Will it be exported to North America?
It could make the 2035 CAFE a bit rediculous.
Posted by: HarveyD | 10 September 2008 at 10:10 AM
I needs a bigger battery for those ridiculous high inertia hood bling wheels.
Posted by: GdB | 10 September 2008 at 12:08 PM
It needs a bigger battery for those ridiculous high inertia hood bling wheels.
Posted by: GdB | 10 September 2008 at 12:15 PM
I just wish they would put that technology into the next Espace (minivan).
It is looking a bit dated and could certainly do with a bit of hybridization.
I do not think they will get the Cd down to 0.29, but the hybridization would be useful, as long as the car did not end up costing a mint.
Posted by: mahonj | 10 September 2008 at 01:24 PM
the wheels are aluminum alloy not hood bling to be exact Gdb
Posted by: | 11 September 2008 at 12:46 PM