Renault has unveiled the Niagara pick-up for Latin American markets, combining C-segment SUV levels of interior comfort and connected technology with the load capacity and all-terrain capability of a pick-up. The model is the first to emerge from Renault’s futuREady strategy, which targets 14 new models for markets outside Europe by 2030.

Niagara is built on Renault’s RGMP pick-up platform and measures 4.94m in length. It is powered by a turbocharged 1.3-litre direct-injection engine producing 115 kW and 270 Nm in the two-wheel-drive version, or 120 kW in the four-wheel-drive, mated to a choice of six-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The cabin carries Renault’s OpenR Link connected system with Google Gemini built in, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and LED ambient lighting across 48 colour choices, making Niagara the first pick-up with this connectivity package. The cargo bed holds 938 litres and a maximum 654 kg, with a sliding roll-up cover and a towing capacity of 710 kg.

Niagara is designed, engineered and produced at Renault’s Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba, Argentina, a vehicle Renault describes as the only locally built pick-up in its segment. Renault’s futuREady strategy targets 14 new models for international markets by 2030, aiming for half of all sales to come from outside Europe and 50% of powertrains to be electrified.

Source: Renault