The new Renault Megane Renault Sport will be powered by a 1.8-litre engine producing 276bhp and 288lb ft – but its maker says any performance deficit to rivals is more than compensated for by the car’s four-wheel steering system. The 4Control technology is claimed to boost the agility and stability of the car, whose competitors … [Read more…]
There are three mildly interesting things about this replacement for a model which rose without trace in its first iteration. Firstly, it will not be available with seven seats, unlike some SUVs of the same size. Secondly, despite diesel’s dodgy current status, there will be no petrol option in the UK. And, thirdly, its CVT … [Read more…]
Despite the utilitarian exterior design, the Renault Duster has managed to warm the hearts of many a cyclist, surfer and those of course with a family, since its launch a few years ago. It has been updated with fresher looks but still maintains those boxy styling cues. A solid no-frills build quality has been one … [Read more…]
Project 122: At the end of the 1960’s, Renault is breathing in the air of change, lurking the desire to renew the range seeking the blend of brilliance and low running costs. The young designer Michel Boue finds the perfect moment by presenting the design of a compact and at the same time pleasing car: … [Read more…]
What’s the difference between cooking any day’s lunch or preparing a romantic dinner for the beautiful girl at which you’re aiming for weeks? Basically, the only things to change are the courses, which, instead of some ready in 5 minutes dishes, will leave room to a host of improvised appetizers. But in the end, it … [Read more…]
Renault has a habit producing concept cars that appear to be flights of fantasy but end up being grounded in surprising reality. The DeZir turned up with a stunning look that transferred remarkably well to today’s Clios and Meganes.
£ n/a The absence of a rev-counter is the first sign, upon clambering aboard the Renault Twingo GT, that it may not be a hot hatch in the company’s finest tradition. You can add one, but only via on app on your phone screen.
There is a lingering cheekiness about the Renault Megan e, which harks back to the memorable ‘shakin’ that ass’ television commercial that was a smile-inducing reminder of the second generation car of a decade ago. Its replacement was somewhat more sombre, but now the new fourth generation Megane has perked up again in style, grown … [Read more…]
Blessed with a relatively clean sheet of paper yet confronting ever burgeoning SUV and crossover sales, Renault design boss Laurens van den Acker must have had an interesting time deciding exactly how much genuine flexibility might be sacrificed within the fourth generation Scenic – an MPV which pretty much invented the compact segment of same … [Read more…]
This is the new Renault Megane. the bread-and-butter dCi diesel, the one that needs to regain La Regie’s lost ground in the C-segment heartland. As if to intimidate the opposition from the outset, Renault’s pushed the new Megane’s elbows out with the widest track in the segment. The front track’s a full 47mm broader than … [Read more…]