Renault has filed a patent for the design of its compact SUV named Bridger, hinting at its arrival in India. It is expected to be launched in 2027.

Renault has unveiled the Bridger Concept at its Strategy Day conference, previewing its upcoming sub-4 metre SUV. Patent images of the Bridger had surfaced online ahead of the reveal, confirming several design elements previously hinted at in teasers. The production-spec Bridger will be designed and developed in India at the brand’s Chennai facility and is slated to go on sale around 2027.

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India will serve as a major export base for the compact SUV, in addition to being its primary market. The production version is expected to be positioned between the Kiger and the Duster in Renault’s Indian lineup. When launched, it will compete against established players in the sub-4m segment, such as the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and Mahindra XUV 3XO.

Prices are expected to range between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom).

Renault Bridger: Design

The Bridger concept previews a boxy compact SUV with an upright stance, strong lines, and smooth surfaces. It features bold and aggressive design elements. The SUV has a straight bonnet and a square-shaped front fascia. It gets a flat grille with illuminated Renault lettering, new geometrical headlamps with uniquely styled LED DRLs, and a sporty bumper that houses a skid plate and mesh pattern for air intakes.

Renault Bridger SUV front profile image

Prominent cladding all around the body adds rugged character to its appearance. The side profile features smoother surfaces and a flat roof that gives it a boxy profile. It gets hexagonal wheel arches, diamond-cut alloy wheels, and prominent roof rails.

Renault concept SUV rear side profile image

An externally mounted spare wheel on the tailgate is also part of the design – a styling element typically associated with off-road-oriented SUVs.

Renault Bridger:  Platform  and Powertrain

Renault has confirmed that the Bridger will be based on the RGMP (Renault Group Modular Platform) architecture. It is designed as a multi-energy vehicle with the ability to support petrol, hybrid, and electric powertrains. Sources indicate that Renault is working on a new 1.2-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine for the Bridger. The car is also expected to come with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Hybrid and electric variants will be on offer as well. The production-ready Bridger is expected to produce around 114bhp and 190Nm of torque from its 1.2-litre turbo-petrol unit.

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Renault will also introduce a strong hybrid version at a later stage. Lower variants are expected to feature front-wheel drive, while select variants could offer four-wheel-drive capability, which would make the Bridger one of the few compact SUVs in its segment with such an option.