Renault reveals the name of its charismatic and bold future crossover: Filante. This high-end vehicle reinforces the product offensive outside Europe. It will be the fifth launch in a series of eight planned within the framework of the International Game Plan 2027.
Renault reconnects with its history. To embody the brand’s high-end range outside of Europe, the brand relies on the strengths of the legendary Etoile Filante, a single-seater presented in 1956, directly inspired by aeronautics and designed to break speed records. Its aerodynamic design, its avant-garde features and its records, among which more than 300 km/h stand out over distances of 1 and 5 kilometers, have marked the history of the automobile. This name also refers to concept car Filante Record 2025which broke a record for electrical efficiency at the end of last year.
Korea has great experience in the D and E segments. This is why Korea is so important for Renault. Filante is the second new generation model of the Renault International Game Plan 2027 designed in Korea. It illustrates our vision of a charismatic and daring crossover. It perfectly embodies the brand’s French roots.
Nicolas Paris, Renault Korea CEO
Renault Filante will be manufactured at the Busan plant in South Korea. It will be marketed first in the local market, before being exported to other regions.
All information about this new model will be announced in South Korea on January 13, 2026. The presentation can be seen live and recorded on Renault’s digital events platform (
Sylvia dos Santos, Head of Naming in the brand’s Global Marketing Department, explains why Renault has chosen the name Filante:
The semantics of the name Filante directly evokes shooting stars, space and travel, elements that perfectly illustrate the imposing design of our vehicle.
Sylvia Dos Santos, Responsible for naming the Renault brand
