New French presidential vehicle based on the Renault Rafale

Renault has unveiled something genuinely palatial: A unique Presidential Renault Rafale - based on the new Renault Rafale Hyper Hybrid E-Tech 4x4 - and designed as an office on wheels with comfort, connectivity, and privacy.

The car was birthed from a three-way collaboration, with the Elysee Palace itself and several other celebrated French artisans working together with Renault on the vehicle's development. 

Illustrating the excellence of French craftsmanship, this bespoke trim is a perfect fit with the aesthetic and functional requirements of the presidential cabin

Viewed from the outside, the Presidential version of the Rafale is a vehicle of classic harmonious lines, enhanced by several distinctive but discreet features, such as a grille in the colours of the French flag, removable flag holders, and blue, white, and red badges on its front doors. Its bodywork, in the exclusive shade of Bleu Presidence, also features a blue, white, and red glitter effect that is visible in the sunshine. Its rear doors are soft-close for smooth, silent operation.

For purposes of safety and comfort, its chassis has been specifically tuned for a smooth, stable ride, while its suspension has been adapted to compensate for the weight of the armouring. Finally, the vehicle also features 20-inch Chicane wheels, Michelin all-weather tyres, and four-wheel steering.

The Presidential Renault Rafale also features a grille in the colour of the French flag

In the Presidential Rafale's interior, its leather was reworked in specific colours, while the blue topstitching was carefully selected to match France's official colour chart. The headrests feature a finely-worked laser engraving of the French coat of arms: A pelta with a lictor's fasces and oak and olive branches. On the back of the front seats, discreet and functional map pockets hold useful items for passengers.

At the rear, its passenger compartment is designed as an office on wheels, with a bespoke layout for functional and ergonomic use. Emphasis has been placed on thermal and acoustic comfort for passengers, with improved sound insulation and optimised climate control ensuring a well-balanced interior temperature.

As part of a careful selection process, designers opted for a black marble with white veins, quarried in the Pyrenees. Placed in precise touches around the rear centre console, on the dashboard, and on the central branch of the steering wheel of the Presidential Renault Rafale, the marble adds an elegant mineral finish.