Renault has taken the wraps off the Filante, a new E-segment hybrid crossover that will headline the brand’s international lineup under its 2027 International Game Plan, aimed squarely at markets outside Europe. Positioned as Renault’s global flagship, the Filante will be built at Renault Korea’s Busan facility and sits on the CMA platform, developed in collaboration with Alliance partners. Powering the Filante is Renault’s E-Tech 250 full-hybrid system, delivering 250 ps and blending efficiency with the performance expected from a flagship crossover. The Filante will join models like the Kardian, Duster, Boreal and Koleos, as Renault pushes ahead with plans to introduce eight new vehicles outside Europe between 2024 and 2027. The name Filante is a nod to Renault’s heritage, referencing the Étoile Filante prototype that set speed records at Bonneville in 1956, as well as the Filante Record electric concept revealed in 2025—linking past innovation with Renault’s global future.

Source: International New York Times January 13, 2026 15:11 UTC