Renault made a surprise unveiling before the 2024 Paris Auto Show with the Embleme concept. The futuristic crossover features an FCEV powertrain and is said to reduce lifetime CO2 emissions by 90 percent compared to a modern production vehicle.

The 4.8-meter (189 inches) long concept has an aerodynamic shape and aggressive styling cues, harking back to Renaults’ design language from the late ’90s. The sharp nose somehow brings to mind the Safrane and Laguna sedans, albeit with futuristic LEDs and sexy curves.

The tail is equally impressive with a heavily sculpted tailgate and a deconstructed version of the Renault rhombus logo on the high-tech taillights. The bodystyle is a blend of crossover, hatchback, and shooting brake, with the footprint striking between Europe’s compact and midsize segments.

The concept rides on the AmpR Medium architecture, which is an evolution of the CMF-EV underpinning the Megane E-Tech and Scenic E-Tech. The “dual power energy electric powertrain” combines a 40 kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery pack for daily driving with a hydrogen fuel cell for longer journeys. Both power a single electric motor that produces 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS).

Renault claims that the battery alone offers “several hundred kilometers” of range, with the 2.8 kg hydrogen tank extending it by an extra 350 km (218 miles). Overall, the Embleme can travel 1000 km (621 miles) with two 5-minute refuelling stops, matching the time of an ICE-powered vehicle – as long as you can find two hydrogen refuelling stations along your route.

The Renault Embleme will be showcased at the Paris Auto Show, starting October 14. Following the public premiere, Renault’s Ampere unit will offer a detailed presentation of the concept towards the end of the month.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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