Renault Bridger Concept: a symbol of the international offensive. The Bridger Concept show car expresses Renault’s ongoing international offensive. This sub-4-metre SUV is ready to set the new standard for urban driving, winning new customers in the B segment. Renault Bridger could give sleepless night to competitors who are struggling already such as the Hyundai Venue.
New proportions and a real personality. The proportions are bold, even surprising for this category of vehicle. Its robust, assertive styling is expressed in its high ground clearance of 200mm. Sitting squarely on its 18-inch wheels, Bridger Concept has real presence with the style of an urban adventurer.
The cubic lines of the front end appear to have been sculpted. The clean, deliberate forms add character, detail and a certain elegance. The taut, controlled body lines run through to the headlamps, which extend to either side of the grille. At the rear, the spare wheel on the boot door underlines the go-anywhere looks of Bridger Concept, expressing its ambitions to leave the city behind and head for new territory. The wheel arches, Renault name in letters on the grille, and Beige Dune Satin body colour counterbalance the effect of bulk with light, subtle touches.
Despite its compact exterior proportions, Bridger Concept is surprisingly generous inside, setting new standards in its class for space and an impression of roominess. At the rear, knee room is 200mm, a record in this segment. The boot is equally convincing, with generous capacity of 400 litres. Finally, the raised driving position offers an excellent view of the road and a real sense of protection from other road users.
A production model expected before the end of 2027, starting in India. Bridger Concept is the forerunner of a first vehicle to be developed in India in under two years, in line with Renault Group’s new standards. Designed on the Renault Group modular platform, or RGMP small (its new name), it will be available in combustion, hybrid or electric versions depending on the market. It will be launched initially in India by the end of 2027, with a gradual roll-out to other international markets.
With 26 new products scheduled for launch over the next four years, the Renault brand is targeting substantial growth, the aim being to sell over two million vehicles (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) in 2030.
In Europe, Renault wants to maintain its status as a leading generalist brand in the energy transition, supported by its E-Tech electric and E-Tech full hybrid technologies, with 100% of sales electrifed by 2030.
At the same time, the brand’s international presence outside Europe offers significant potential for growth and electrification in many parts of the world. Renault’s ambition is to generate half of its sales outside Europe by 2030. By the same date, the brand aims to increase the mix of electric and hybrid powertrains to 50% of international sales volumes.
