Renault says it is accelerating the international rollout of Boreal with the expansion of its production in Türkiye.
First launched in Latin America from Curitiba (Brazil), Boreal now scales up with the opening of a second production hub at the Bursa plant.
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From Türkiye, the model will be exported to a group of markets across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Positioned in the C SUV segment, Renault says the Boreal model strengthens Renault’s competitiveness in regions where SUV demand continues to grow structurally.
At the same time, Renault continues to accelerate electrification beyond Europe. In Türkiye, Boreal introduces full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp, alongside a 1.3 turbo TCe EDC 145 hp, ‘combining performance and efficiency in a market-adapted approach’.
Fabrice Cambolive, Renault Brand CEO said: “Boreal embodies Renault’s ambition to accelerate growth beyond Europe by delivering more value to our customers and strengthening our position in the strategic C-SUV segment. First launched in Latin America from our Brazilian hub, its expansion to Türkiye marks a new step in our international development.
“Boreal is also a strong illustration of Renault’s brand markers in action: Electrified by Passion with the introduction of our new E-Tech full hybrid technology; Designed to be Loved through its expressive design, elegant proportions and distinctive lighting signature that create an immediate emotional connection; People-First Technology with a seamless connected experience powered by Google, advanced driver assistance systems and intuitive onboard technologies; and Crafted Space through a spacious, versatile and comfortable interior designed around the needs of modern families.
“More broadly, Boreal demonstrates our ability to develop global voitures à vivre, produced close to their markets and thoughtfully adapted to local customer needs, combining desirability, innovation and everyday relevance for customers around the world.”
Production in Bursa will focus on supplying the Turkish market, Renault’s second-largest market worldwide, while also opening up exports to a group of markets across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Unveiled in 2025 as a new international C segment SUV, Renault Boreal marked a first milestone with its launch in Brazil, where it has since been deployed across several Latin American markets from the Curitiba production hub.
Renault says Boreal was designed as a global vehicle for the brand, developed for multiple regions ‘remaining true to Renault’s voiture à vivre DNA’.
Lionel Jaillet, CEO of Renault Group Türkiye, said: “We are very proud to introduce Boreal to the Turkish market. Being manufactured at our OYAK Renault facility in Bursa will both support domestic demand and strengthen Türkiye’s position in the global automotive ecosystem by contributing to our export targets.”
Produced in Türkiye, Boreal is the first model worldwide to feature a new 160 hp full hybrid E-Tech powertrain. The powertrain complements the 1.3 turbo TCe EDC 145 hp petrol engine, ‘providing customers with solutions adapted to local usage and expectations’ says Renault.
