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Renault Sets Brazil Rollout: Boreal Pre-Sales, Koleos Full Hybrid and Niagara Pickup in 2026

Renault’s Geely partnership centers on retooling São José dos Pinhais for electrified production under an investment reported inconsistently by local media.

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Overview

  • Pre-sales for the Boreal SUV begin on Thursday, November 20, with Brazil designated as the first market to receive the model.
  • The Koleos Full Hybrid is confirmed for the first half of 2026 as a full hybrid, with overseas versions pairing a 1.5‑liter turbo engine and two electric motors for about 245 cv and all-wheel drive, while Brazilian specifications remain pending.
  • Renault confirmed the monocoque Niagara pickup for the second half of 2026, to be produced in Argentina, with a July reveal reported.
  • Renault Geely do Brasil announced R$ 3.8 billion to adapt the São José dos Pinhais factory for hybrid and electric vehicle production, though one outlet reports the figure as R$ 5.8 billion.
  • The program leverages Geely-derived platforms such as CMA, positioning the Koleos against larger SUVs in Brazil, including rivals the size of Toyota SW4.