The Scenic E-Tech had earlier won Electric Crossover of the Year at another Korea Car of the Year program hosted by the Korea Automobile Expert Journalists Association (AWAK), giving it two major domestic “car of the year” awards this year.
Renault Korea said the recognition follows last year’s award for its midsize SUV, the Grand Koleos, which was named SUV of the Year. The company said the back-to-back wins reflect strong evaluations of both its locally produced models and vehicles it imports and sells in South Korea.
Renault also said it became the first non-German brand to win the Import Car of the Year category in South Korea. Since the category was introduced in 2016, winners through last year had all been models from two German premium brands, the company said.
Renault Korea, which changed its corporate name and logo in 2024 and announced a renewed push in the domestic market, said it operates under the motto “born in France, made in Korea.” The company said it contributes to the local economy as an automaker rooted in Busan, while offering both domestically produced vehicles from its Busan plant and imported models to broaden its lineup.
The Scenic E-Tech is equipped with an 87-kilowatt-hour high-performance NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) battery from LG Energy Solution and has a maximum driving range of 460 kilometers under South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy certification standards, Renault Korea said. It also features “Fireman Access,” a patented battery-fire response technology developed with French fire authorities, the company said. The Scenic E-Tech previously won the 2024 European Car of the Year award.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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