Renault Clio (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Renault Clio (2013) | New Renault Clio is the first production models to give full expression to the Renault design renaissance inspired by Laurens van den Acker, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Design. Renault's new supermini fulfils That promise. "New Renault Clio was conceived as a piece of sculpture Sensuous the which stimulates desire. New Clio is set to make a real mark. Carlos Tavares (Chief Operating Officer)

Manufactured in Flins (France) and Bursa (Turkey), New Renault Clio is built to Renault's exacting quality standards. Thanks to the comprehensive list of safety features it offers, the New Clio, too, seeks to deliver the highest level of safety. All versions of New Renault Clio are available with a clever sound system integrated into the front doors' loudspeakers. Known as Renault Bass Reflex, this system delivers the volume and listening enjoyment of a 30-liter home speaker system.

The entire New Clio range features Bluetooth -equipped radius for hands-free telephone operation and audio streaming from portable music players with excellent sound quality. New Renault Clio combines low fuel consumption with driving pleasure thanks to a significantly updated range of petrol and diesel engines. The two petrol engines (Energy TCE TCE 90 and 120) combine very low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions with responsive performance and mid-range acceleration. The significantly improved new-generation engines bestow DCI Energy New Renault Clio with record-breaking fuel economy for the same driving pleasure.

Having been first with notable Innovations Such as steering wheel-mounted radio controls (1982, Electronic R11) and in-car navigation (1994, Safrane), after Bringing keyless entry to the market volume (in 2001) and GPS navigation with a high- screen resolution (Carminat TomTom  priced at £ 450 for Clio in 2009), and having launched on-board connected navigation in the shape of Carminat TomTom LIVE for Clio, Renault Continues its stream of Innovations with Renault R-Link.

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Renault Espace (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Renault Espace (2013) | New Renault Espace Renault's new styling features, identity the which reasserts the Model's personality by ensuring an even more dynamic stance. Other details accentuate the which New Espace's more dynamic, status-enhancing looks include new 'Hurlingham' wheel trims and new 'Monterey' and 'Dark Eptius' alloy wheels. Meanwhile, the Elegantly-appointed cabin of the Initiale Paris version has been embellished with visible stitching the model's hallmark for the dashboard. Coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox, the 130hp, 150hp and 175hp versions of the 2.0 DCI engine (M9R) emit just 150g of CO2/km (a saving of 20g/km), equivalent to fuel consumption of 5.7 litres/100km ( down 0.8 litres/100km).

New Renault Espace Continues to Propose the large seven-seat MPV segment's most occupant-friendly cabin, Including seven real seats and a brightly lit interior thanks to a large opening sunroof.
New Renault Espace's upholstery features an innovative textile-the which repels water and oil-based liquids. Renault is the first carmaker to Propose Teflon  Automotive High Protection Protects the which textile fibers without affecting individual Their appearance, comfort or feel. To facilitate maneuvering and parking, New Renault Espace is available with a reversing camera. Standard features for all versions include Carminat TomTom Live  connected navigation system, a hands-free card, an electronic parking brake and comprehensive connectivity (Bluetooth audio streaming, USB and AUX sockets).

Last but not least, New Renault Espace's cabin layout is as modular as ever thanks to the seat rails the which enable the seats to be positioned exactly According to the needs of the moment. New Renault Espace's interior can be rearranged at will to guarantee the highest level of comfort for up to seven occupants. New Renault Espace, the which is manufactured at Renault's Sandouville factory (France), comes with the guarantee of Renault's design, build and dynamic quality, as well as carefully selected materials to maintain the the model's status as a Modern Incarnation of French-made, high- end luxury.

At the time of its launch in 1984, Renault Espace MPV established the revolutionary concept for the which was the fruit of cooperation Between Renault and Matra. 1984 - Espace 1: Espace was Revealed to the media in April before going on sale the Following July. The model of epitomised Renault's 'Les Voitures à Vivre' ('cars for living') slogan. 1991 - Espace II: the second-generation Espace was even more dynamic and its lines were softer. The combination of a V6 powerplant and automatic transmission Espace underpinned high-end status. 1996 - Espace III: the third generation of the models saw an increase of in Espace's overall dimensions. An extended version, Grand Espace (27cm longer), was introduced in January 1998.  2002 - Espace IV: the latest-generation version is made entirely by Renault at the firm's Sandouville plant, in northern France.

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Renault Alpine A 110-50 Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Renault Alpine A 110-50 Concept (2012) | To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Berlinette, Yann Jarsalle and Concept Design and Car Show Director Axel Breun reinterpreted the original design cues to include the new Renault design language introduced by Laurens van den Acker with the DeZir concept car, and the which will soon be rolled out in the company's future models. The Renault Alpine A110-50 is a car of today; a bold embodiment of Renault's passion for motorsport. "For everybody on the team, it was a dream come true to work on an Alpine concept car.

Ove Andersson won the Rallye Monte-Carlo. Thérier finished second and third Andruet. Jean-Pierre Nicolas won the French Championship. The 1,600 cc engine was replaced by a more powerful unit 1.800 cc. Jean-Claude Andruet dominated the Tour de Corse. Numerous wins Followed, shared Between the team's drivers. On the Rallye du Maroc, Darniche was unbeatable. Alpine won the Inaugural World Rally Championship title and Jean-Luc Thérier was crowned French Champion.

Produced with the renowned expertise of Renault Sport Technologies, the Renault Alpine A110-50 is imbued with the world of motorsport. It benefits from the experience gained from the Mégane Trophy racing by using the same technical platform. Acclaimed by drivers in the World Series by Renault, the tubular chassis of the Renault Alpine A110-50 has been stiffened and undergone Several developments. To facilitate servicing, the concept car features an integral pneumatic jacks. The efficiency of the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car is largely generated by ground effect. At the front, a splitter hidden in the bumper generates low pressure, the which results in significant aerodynamic downforce. At the rear, a diffuser accelerates air flow Beneath the floor. The research and design of this air flow was conducted using Computational Fluid Dynamics, a cutting-edge technology used particularly in F1.

Developed on the same technical platform as Mégane Trophy, the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car also boasts the same chief technical characteristics. It runs the Renault V4Y engine block, A 3.5 liter 24-valve V6 400hp mounted in a mid-rear position. Furthermore, the Renault Alpine A110-50 uses the carbon air intake employed for Mégane Trophy V6.  This development broadens the engine's power band, with additional horsepower at all engine speeds. The Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car is fitted with a semi-automatic six-speed sequential gearbox, as well as a twin-plate clutch That can be controlled using either the clutch pedal or a paddle on the steering wheel. The twin-plate clutch cerametallic is also specific to the car.

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Renault Talisman (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Renault Talisman (2013) | Renault Talisman is the new flagship sedan for the Chinese market, embodies the "casual luxury" that Chinese customers have come to appreciate: value for money and luxury for daily life.

Talisman, produced in Korea at Renault Samsung Motors, will be exported to China starting in mid-June 2012 with a base price of RMB 318 800 (38 652 euros).

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Renault Twingo (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Renault Twingo (2012) | Like the first-generation Renault Twingo, the Newcomer features an expressive, appealing front end. The 'eyelids' of the headlights also Contribute to new Renault Twingo's distinctive looks. Depending on market, New Twingo can be fitted with a electrically-operated fabric sunroof as an option. Located on the tailgate, New Renault Twingo They enhance lines and echo's the front end, Bringing extra shape and punch to the car. Among the 24 different alloy wheel and wheel trim options, one particularly assertive new wheel design (black diamond effect) contributes to improved aerodynamics and reduced CO2 emissions.

All the audio systems in the New Twingo range will feature Bluetooth functionality with USB connectivity and audio streaming as standard. This audio system permits the use of GPS navigation thanks to a Renault-developed iPhone application.  Meanwhile, the French magazine L'Automobile Magazine Renault Twingo put first in its class for the second consecutive year in its overall quality ranking published in February 2011. The magazine also stressed that "with Twingo, Renault has demonstrated its ability to propel one of its cars to the top level of customer satisfaction." Thanks to the careful attention it pays to That the details, new Renault Twingo is poised to take the quality long associated with the models to an even higher standard.

New Renault Twingo's exterior design combines compact dimensions with an impressively spacious interior. Meanwhile, Twingo's reputation has always been sealed through its versatility, featuring separate, independently sliding, 50/50-split rear seats, Twingo is particularly practical, too. The power plants the which feature in the new Renault Twingo range mean it is more than capable of devouring long distances. The 1.2 TCE 100hp engine, the which boasts peak torque of 155Nm available from low revs, delivers the driving enjoyment of a larger-capacity engine, but with lower fuel consumption. Twingo's flagship engines, like the 1.2 16V 75hp petrol engine or the DCI DCI 75 and 85 Diesels, have all benefited from ongoing improvements. The fuel consumption for the Renault Twingo DCI 75 and 85 (3.4 litres/100km) counts Among the most frugal in its class. New Renault Twingo is one of the only city cars to be available with diesel engines Euro5 That combine performance and fuel efficiency.

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Renault Megane RS Trophy (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Renault Megane RS Trophy (2012) | With maximum power of 265hp (up 15HP), peak torque of 360Nm (+20 Nm) available across a particularly broad rev-band (3.000 to 5.000 rpm), a power-to-weight ratio of 5.09kg/hp and specific power of 132.5 hp / liter, the car boasts an exceptional performance package. Even so, Renault Sport's engineers have worked hard on the specification of the Mégane RS's 2.0-liter turbocharged engine to take driving enjoyment and response to even higher levels. Maximum pressure turbo has been uprated to 2.5 bar (0.2 bar up), while the air intake design has been revised to take the higher pressure and higher running temperatures into account.

Last but not least, Renault Mégane RS Trophy's fuel-efficiency has been carefully optimized to return a combined-cycle fuel consumption of just 8.2 liters/100km, equivalent to 190g of CO2/km, the which represents a saving of 0.2 liters/100km and 5g / Renault Mégane RS miles over at the time of the latter's launch.

Renault Mégane RS Trophy is recognizable at a glance thanks to its black roof, specific decals, new rear lip spoiler, 19-inch wheels with Gloss Black STEEV red piping and RS valve caps (standard or optional, depending on market) and numbered plaque. Renault Mégane RS Trophy marks the introduction of a new Sirius Yellow finish, metallic paint an emblematic That will be particularly appreciated by Renault Sport fans. This innovative on board data-logging system records performance and displays a range of mechanical parameters in real-time, a feature the which owners will appreciate especially during track days, an exercise to the which the Renault Mégane Trophy RS lends Itself particularly well.

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Renault Twingo RS (2012)

 

CAR GARAGE | Renault Twingo RS (2012) | Trademark yellow stitching Renault Sport will feature Renault Twingo RS inside (on the steering wheel, seats and dashboard cowl), while the dashboard, console radio, rev-counter housing and water lateral vents all come with Gloss Black inserts. New Renault Twingo RS, the which will go on sale from mid-March 2012, features the sporting interpretation of Renault's new styling identity, Including a dynamic grille design with four lights and a front bumper Incorporating an F1-style blade. This detail, the which now runs across the Renault Sport range, recalls Renault's success in Formula 1.

New Renault Twingo RS brings the sporty performance and driving enjoyment associated with Renault Sport Technologies' experience of motor sport to an even Wider audience: a feisty, normally-aspirated 1.6 16V R.S. engine (133hp/98kW at 6.750 rpm, and 160Nm of torque at 4.400 rpm),  outstanding road holding standard with the Sport chassis. The optional Cup chassis (ride height lowered by 4mm) is an exceptional feature in new Renault Twingo RS's class, Big brakes: 280mm-diameter front discs and 240mm-diameter rear discs, unique for a small hot hatch: the optional RS Monitor, a functional and fun on-board telemetry system.

Thanks to its instantly recognizable style, 17-inch diamond-effect black wheels, leather trim and automatic climate control, new Gordini Twingo RS defines a sporty chic in imitable fashion with its twin stripes.  New Twingo Gordini RS adds a touch of refinement to the attraction of the Renault Sport range.

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Renault Koleos (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Renault Koleos (2012) | The side view expresses the robustness associated with the world of 4x4 motoring thanks to cues Such as high ground clearance, prominent wheel arches and new, modern, sporty wheels. The initial version's distinctive rear-end styling has been Carried over, Including the rear window steeply-raked the which Suggests forward movement and provides the models with a particularly original stance. New Renault Koleos will also be available in a dynamic new body color: Cayenne Orange. Careful attention has been paid to the quality and finish of the cabin.

New Renault Koleos boasts segment-leading cabin space and comfort, while the interior layout benefits from the extensive expertise of the MPV's pioneer. The interior of the new Renault Koleos features stowage space of up to 70 liters. Access to the large boot (VDA 450dm3) is facilitated by the split-opening tailgate, the bottom section of the which forms a robust bench when lowered. Technologies for enhanced comfort and safety. New Renault Koleos is available with a raft of useful, reassuring and user-friendly high-end features, Including hands-free entry and ignition, an electronic parking brake, automatic headlights and windscreen wiper activation and a joystick-operated Carminat Tom Tom navigation system. The 4x4 versions of the new Renault Koleos also incorporate Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control. Use of the audio, navigation and dual-zone climate control systems is perfectly intuitive controls and Their fall readily to hand.

Depending on market, new Renault Koleos can be ordered with the 150hp or 175hp version of the M9R diesel engine, or with the 170hp (TR25) petrol engine. Work on the vehicle, engine and gearbox has produced appreciable savings of CO2 emissions for the diesel versions of Koleos. The Nissan-developed all-wheel drive transmission of the 4x4 version ensures genuine off-road ability, while the Model's carefully-honed volumes, precise steering and agile handling surefooted Ensure stability in and about town. Meanwhile, Renault's expertise in the realm of active and passive safety saw the brand's crossover earn a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating at the time of its launch thanks to features Such as ESP, emergency brake assist, programmed structural deformation, six airbags and seat belt pretension.

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2012 Renault Clio RS edition of Red Bull Racing

 

CAR GARAGE | 2012 Renault Clio RS edition of Red Bull Racing | "Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 is a hot hatch combining stunning looks with the very latest features to have been developed by the wizards at Renault Sport Technologies, "enthuses Jean-Maxime Boulanger, Clio Renault Sport Product Manager. "Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 the which is a dynamic car will definitely turn heads. It is a tribute to the very close ties exist That Renault Sport Between Technologies and Renault Sport F1! " Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7, the latest limited-edition version of the Clio RS, capitalizes on the basic Model's acclaimed strengths, something the which is sure not to escape sporting car and motorsport enthusiasts.

With days to go before this year's Formula 1 season kicks off, Renault Sport Technologies has unveiled four show cars decked out in the livery of the four teams That will be powered by Renault engines in 2012, namely Red Bull Racing, Lotus F1 Team, Caterham Team F1 and Williams F1 Team. These four Mégane RS-based vehicles will be on display and used at sports events and demonstrations Attended by Renault over the year.

Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7's excellence and aggressive, sporty looks are mirrored by an interior equipment package to match. The list includes automatic climate control, automatic headlight activation, a hands-free card, yellow fabric Recaro bucket seats, a Renault Sport-badged gear lever knob, a personalized numbered plaque and an audio connection box. It also Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7's exceptional equipment specification is sure to find Cavour with who owners have a taste for technology and sporty performance.

The car showcases eloquently Between the transfer of skills Renault's expertise in Formula 1 (Red Bull Racing F1 Team Lotus, Caterham and Williams F1 Team F1 Team Renault will all benefit from power in 2012) and the brand's road cars. Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 badge is the first limited edition in a series the which go on to include Twingo RS and Mégane R.S.

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2013 Renault ZOE

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Renault ZOE | Renault ZOE's final design is being world-premiered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. ZOE is Renault's solution to the Zero Emission mobility for all. Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Renault will go on sale ZOE autumn 2012.  Like Twingo and Twizy, ZOE features the Renault brand's new design identity. ZOE, a raft of Innovations for a new form of motoring. More than 60 patents have been filed for ZOE's design.

the NEDC cycle, ZOE is homologated with a range of 210km. The heat pump provides excellent thermal comfort without detracting from the vehicle's rangeThe heat pump generates approximately 2kW or 3kW of cooling of heat with just 1kW of electricity.  The Michelin tire EnergyTM EV is a Michelin innovation co-developed with Renault as a world premiere for Renault ZOE. The tire features an enhanced energy efficiency to maximize vehicle range.

Renault ZOE is the only electric vehicle to feature the Cameleon charger. Patented by Renault, this charger is compatible with all power levels up to 43kW. Charging batteries at a charging station can take Between 30 minutes and nine hours. For example, ZOE can be charged in an hour at 22kW. This intermediate-level power extends battery life and puts less pressure on the power grid than the fast-charging of batteries at 43kW.

The Chameleon charger allows charging at fast-charging stations at a quarter of the cost. Fast-charging stations are currently equipped with high-power chargers. Charging stations of this type are being previewed on the Renault stand at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Renault ZOE is the only electric vehicle to feature the Cameleon charger. Patented by Renault, this charger is compatible with all power levels up to 43kW. Charging batteries at a charging station can take Between 30 minutes and nine hours. For example, ZOE can be charged in an hour at 22kW.

This The Chameleon charger allows charging at fast-charging stations at a quarter of the cost Fast-charging stations are currently equipped with high-power chargers. Programmable per-conditioning heats or cools ZOE's cabin when the vehicle is charging.  The water Breathed in by ZOE's occupants is purer. Like all electric vehicles, Renault ZOE emits no CO2, NOx, CO or fine particles.

 

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