Renault has officially ended production of the Oroch pickup at its industrial complex in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná. The automaker confirmed the decision, and the model is expected to leave the lineup in November as dealers sell their remaining stock.
The move prepares the Paraná plant for production of the Niagara, a more upscale utility vehicle based on the platform of the Boreal SUV. Before its discontinuation, the Oroch was offered at prices ranging from R$126,690 to R$140,790.
Launched in 2015, the Oroch faced newer rivals as the market evolved. Renault’s decision comes amid competition from models including the Fiat Toro, Chevrolet Montana and RAM Rampage.
In its most recent lineup, the Oroch used a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter flex-fuel engine producing 120 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. It was sold in Pro, Intense and Iconic trims, and offered a 650-kilogram payload capacity.
The Niagara is larger, measuring 4.94 meters long, with a 938-liter bed. It is set to use a recalibrated 1.3-liter TCe turbo flex-fuel engine producing 160 hp and 27.5 kgfm of torque. Initial versions are expected to offer 4x2 or 4x4 traction, manual or automatic transmissions, and a top trim called Outsider.
Sources: Canaltech.