Where its underperforming forebears majored on insouciant V6 power, the Rafale makes do ... and there are wider tracks and tyres; this is the Renault SUV that’s more serious about driving.

The TwinRun is the sportier sibling to the Twin’Z concept, and it sees Renault revisiting its wild hot hatch back catalogue. The TwinRun drives its rear wheels with a mid-mounted V6 engine.

Both brands are expected to reintroduce their previously offered compact SUV nameplates in our market, with Nissan also likely to launch a flagship SUV offering in 2025 ...