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The patent image of the Renault Bridger shows a boxy compact SUV with several design cues linked to the earlier concept. <\/p>\n Renault has filed a design patent for the Bridger SUV in India, previewing a compact model that could expand its line-up. …Read More The patent image of the Renault Bridger shows a boxy compact SUV with several design cues linked to the earlier concept. <\/p>\n
Renault has moved a step closer to bringing the Bridger<\/a> SUV to India by filing a design patent for the model. The compact SUV, first shown as a concept in March, is part of the brand\u2019s wider \u2018futureREady\u2019 India plan and is expected to be under four metres in length. The filing also suggests that India could become the production base for this important new model.<\/p>\n The Bridger will enter a crowded sub-4m SUV space and rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Nissan Magnite, Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Syros, Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and Citroen C3.<\/p>\n Also Read : Renault 4 JP4x4 is a beach-ready concept car based on R4 electric SUV<\/a> <\/p>\n Details carried over from the concept<\/p>\n The patent image shows a shape that stays close to the concept. The Bridger has a tall stance, squared wheel arches and boxy bodywork. Its front end appears upright, with C-shaped lighting elements, a wide grille and a broad air dam. Faux skid plates add a rugged look, while the rear keeps the same square layout with a tailgate-mounted spare wheel and distinctive taillamps.<\/p>\n Other concept-like elements include C-pillar-mounted rear door handles, roof rails, dual-tone alloy wheels and contrast-coloured ORVMs. The front, however, does not feature illuminated Renault lettering, which was seen on the concept.<\/p>\n Also Read : Renault Duster base Authentic variant starts arriving at dealerships<\/a> <\/p>\n Why the filing matters<\/p>\n One interesting detail is that the patent has been filed under the \u201cGames and Toys” category. That points to this being a scale model rather than a full production reveal. Even so, it gives a clear look at the design direction Renault appears to be taking for its next compact SUV.<\/p>\n Powertrain expectations<\/p>\n Technical details remain limited, but the Bridger is expected to use a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol-hybrid setup and a new 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder MPFi turbo-petrol engine. A factory-fitted CNG kit may also be offered. Renault is also expected to develop an EV version later, after the ICE model arrives.<\/p>\n Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2026<\/a>, Best SUVs in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n First Published Date: 02 Jun 2026, 10:44 am IST<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Renault has filed a design patent for the Bridger SUV in India, previewing a compact model that could…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":29490,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13063],"tags":[17928,21421,21418,21423,21424,21422,21420,12198,17929,21415,21419,21416,21417],"class_list":["post-29489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-renault","tag-bridger","tag-cng-suv","tag-compact-suv-india","tag-hyundai-venue-rival","tag-indian-suv-market","tag-maruti-brezza-rival","tag-petrol-hybrid-suv","tag-renault","tag-renault-bridger","tag-renault-bridger-suv","tag-renault-ev-india","tag-renault-india-patent","tag-sub-4-metre-suv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29489"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29489\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}