Renault launches Niagara pickup to replace Oroch

Renault has officially launched the Niagara, a new compact pickup designed to bridge the gap between SUV comfort and truck versatility. The vehicle is being produced at the Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba, Argentina, and is intended to replace the outgoing Oroch model.

The Niagara features a 1.3 TCe turbo engine delivering 156 CV and 270 Nm of torque. Depending on the trim, it is paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission. The lineup includes four versions, notably the Outsider 4x4, which offers all-wheel drive and specialized driving modes such as Mud and Lock Off-Road.

In Brazil, the production of the Oroch has concluded at the São José dos Pinhais factory to make way for this transition. While the Oroch relied on older platforms, the Niagara utilizes a more modern design language and independent multilink rear suspension to improve stability and driving dynamics.