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Renault Names Filante, Its New Range-Topping Crossover Built in South Korea

The E-segment model debuts in Seoul on January 13 with a livestream.

Overview

  • Renault will manufacture the Filante in Busan and launch it first in South Korea before exporting to other regions.
  • The Filante is the fifth of eight models in Renault’s International Game Plan 2027 to expand premium offerings beyond Europe.
  • Renault positions the car at the top of its global range as an E-segment model, with industry reports expecting dimensions around five metres.
  • Industry reporting indicates it will share a Geely-developed platform and hybrid powertrain with the latest Koleos, though specifications are not yet confirmed.
  • The name draws on the 1956 Etoile Filante record car and the 2025 Filante Record concept, and Autocar reports the model is not planned for the UK.