Production-ready Renault Zoe Electric arrives in Geneva

Renault has brought to this year’s edition of the Geneva Motor Show the production-ready electric version of the Zoe which will have a base price of 15,700 Euros. For this money you will also be getting an integrated Renault R-Link multimedia tablet, while as standard it comes with automatic climate control and a Chameleon battery charger.

The tax-paid prices for the more premium versions, the Zen and Intens, begin from 17,500 Euros, while the tax-paid battery leases will cost from 79 Euros per month, part of a contract that covers 12,500 km annually for a three-year period.

According to the NEDC cycle, the Renault Zoe Electric will be able to offer a 210 km range but the French automaker says that in real cold conditions will manage to offer 100 km while in mild weather it should be capable of providing a driving range of 150 km.

This would have to be the very first EV that’s capable of being charged at any power level up to 43 kW with the integrated Chameleon charger between 30min and 9h. At a 22 kW fast-charge station, the electric version of the Zoe can be charged in only one hour.

The car is scheduled to go on sale in Europe this fall.

Source: Renault

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Renault announces Clio RS Red Bull Racing RB7

The French automaker Renault has introduced a special edition of the hot Clio RS model called Red Bull Racing RB7. The car is wearing a Profond Black exterior with Sirius Yellow accents, Red Bull badging and a checkered roof decal. It sits on 18-inch alloys wrapped around in Bridgestone RE050A tires. Inside the cabin it comes with Recaro sport seats, R.S. Monitor which can show performance-related data, along with an individually-numbered plaque.

At the heart of this special edition Clio RS is a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter engine that generates 200 hp (203 PS / 149 kW) and a peak torque of 159 lb.-ft (215 Nm). The car is able to hit 62 mph from start in 6.9 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).

The car is going to be sold in five countries: France, Austria, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland, with prices starting from 27,900 Euros.

Source: Renault via WCF

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Special edition Renault Twingo Mauboussin launched

Who knew that you could celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special edition car? Renault has thought to do this when they rolled out this Twingo Mauboussin which has been named after the French Mauboussin jeweler. The car comes with Dark Gunmetal Pirate alloys, a Tourmaline Brown metallic paintwork, along with a bunch of Mauboussin decals.

Inside the cabin of this special edition Twingo there are cloth / leather seats, bespoke floor mats, unique trim and the usual Mauboussin badging just so you don’t forget how special your car really is. Those who decide to get this model will also get a Mauboussin pendant watch.

This tiny car can be powered by either a small 1.2-liter 16V eco2 engine that pumps out 74 hp (75 PS / 55 kW) or a dCi 85 eco2 unit.

The pricing for the Renault Twingo Mauboussin starts in France from 13,500 Euros (including VAT). It is available also in Austria, Italy and Morocco.

Source: Renault

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2012 Renaultsport Megane starts from 24,825 pounds

The French automaker Renault has announced that the 2012 Renaultsport Megane is now available starting with 24,825 pounds. The power of the engine has been increased to 261 hp (15 hp more) and 266 lb.-ft (15 lb.-ft more) of torque by increasing the turbo boost pressure by 0.2 bar to 2.5 bar. This means that the car is now capable of hitting 62 mph from start in 6 seconds (0.1 sec quicker) and can reach a maximum speed of 158 mph (2 mph more).

It has two power settings to choose from: the standard 247 hp / 251 lb.-ft and the 261 hp / 266 lb.-ft. Clients are now able to get the car with the Red Design Pack (350 pounds) that brings red striping to the vehicle’s front & rear lower valances and side skirts. Aside from this, for 300 pounds the car can be fitted with the company’s Visio lane departure warning system, while for 360 pounds the hot Megane can be equipped with front & rear parking sensors and a parking camera.

For 1,350 pounds the car can feature the Cup chassis pack and comes with red brake calipers, limited slip differential, stiffer dampers, springs and anti-roll bars, along with 18-inch alloy wheels finished in black and wrapped around in 235/40 R18 Michelin Sport 2 tires.

Inside the cabin it comes with carbon-grey Renaultsport cloth with red stitching as well as red seatbelts. Clients are now able to get the car with a new Arctic White color.

Since this hot version of the Megane came out in 2010, Renault has managed to sell 10,000 units.

Source: Renault via Autocar

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2012 Renault Twingo RS arrives in UK this April

The French automaker Renault has announced that the 2012 versions of the Twingo RS and Gordini RS will be hitting the dealerships in United Kingdom this April. Both models have been developed by RenaultSport and come with a deeper front bumper in comparison to the regular version of the Twingo and they also incorporate an “F1-style blade”. At the back the cars have a tailgate-mounted spoiler, a diffuser installed in the rear bumper, along with rear wheel arch extensions.

Inside the cabin of both models we find white detailing for the heater controls, dial surrounds, steering wheel and seat backs, while yellow stitching along with a bunch of gloss black inserts have been used for the dashboard.

The cars are motivated by a 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine that produces 133 hp and a peak torque of 118 lb.-ft. As standard, the cars feature a sport chassis, while the optional Cup chassis brings the cars closer to the ground by 4mm. The braking power is provided by the 280 mm discs in the front and 240 mm discs at the back.

Compared to the outgoing model, the new Renault Twingo RS is more eco-friendly as it has CO2 emissions of 150 g/km which is 3.2% in comparison to the model it replaces. In the combined cycle, the car will be able to return 43.5 mpg UK which is 3% better than before.

The Gordini version of the Renault Twingo RS comes with 17-inch diamond-effect black alloys, twin body stripes, climate control and leather trim.

The price tags for both cars will be announced in March when clients will be able to make orders.

Source: Renault via Autocar

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2012 Renault Scenic introduced in UK, costs from 18,325 pounds

The French automaker Renault has introduced the facelift for the Scenic model in the United Kingdom where it will be available starting with 18,325 pounds, while the bigger Grand Scenic is priced from 19,725 pounds. Both models are already available in Renault’s dealerships and come with a revised front end that features black and chrome detailing and LED daytime running lights. At the back we notice the new tail lights. Customers will be able to choose from two new color options: Damask Red and Azzurro Blue.

Starting with this April, both models will be available with two new engines. The first one is a 1.2 TCe 115 hp gasoline unit that manages to return 49.6 mpg UK and has CO2 emissions of 135 g/km. The other engine is a 1.5-liter dCi 110 that benefits from the stop/start technology and can return 68.9 mpg UK and CO2 emissions of 105 g/km.

The 2012 Renault Scenic / Grand Scenic comes in only one trim level, dubbed Dynamique TomTom, and packs Bluetooth, 16-inch rims, satellite navigation, cruise control, LED daytime running lights and rear parking sensors. Those who have some money to spend can get the Luxe Pack that brings 17-inch wheels, an upgraded sound system, climate control and electric folding door mirrors.

All variants of the Scenic and Grand Scenic are eligible for the automaker’s 4+ program that starts next month. It costs 900 pounds and includes a 4-year/100,000 mile warranty, four years’ roadside cover, free routine servicing for four years and up to four years’ finance.

Source: Renault

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2012 Renault Twingo priced from 10,350 pounds

Renault has published the other day the price list for the cute 2012 Twingo model which will be available starting with 10,350 pounds. Scheduled to go on sale next month, the car will be capable of returning 55.4 mpg UK in the combined cycle while CO2 emissions stand at 119 g/km.  It is powered by a tiny 1.2-liter 16V engine that churns out 75 hp.

The car is offered with a four-year/100,000 mile warranty, four years roadside cover, free routine servicing for four years/48,000 miles and up to four years finance. This is part of the Renault 4+ program which will cost you an additional 900 pounds.

An optional goodie available for the 2012 Renault Twingo is the iPod-compatible radio that costs 235 pounds. This system is capable of using a GPS navigation through an application that was developed by the French automaker.

Source: Renault via ZerCustoms

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2012 Renault Megane RS unveiled

The French automaker Renault has unveiled a few days ago the revision for its hot Megane RS model which is also known as the Megane Renaultsport 265. That figure comes from the total amount of power that the engine is capable of developing, along with a peak torque of 360 Nm. This means that the facelift model is 15 hp and 20 Nm more powerful than the model it replaces.

Aside from the power boost, the engineers from Renault have managed to improve the sound of the engine thanks to the implementation of a more open exhaust system along with a reinforced sound pipe.

Around the headlights of the new Megane RS are two rows of six LEDs painted in black. Other new features include the red stripes and a choice of 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. Renault has used the same red theme for the interior cabin where we find Recaro seats covered in leather, black lacquer finish and eye-grabbing red stitching.

No word at the moment about the price tag and the availability of the 2012 Renault Megane RS.

Source: Renault via ZerCustoms

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2012 Renault Laguna Coupe revealed

The French automaker Renault revealed earlier this week the 2012 Laguna Coupe model which on the styling front adopts revised headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, along with a new design for the 17-inch alloys and an updated color palette. Inside the cabin there’s new dashboard stitching, TEP/fabric upholstery and an updated audio system.

Under the bonnet is a new 2.0 Energy dCi 150 power unit that benefits from the stop/start technology and Energy Smart Management. The engine develops 148 hp (150 PS / 110 kW) and has CO2 emissions standing at 118 g/km.

The car will hit the dealerships in February next year and the base price in France will be of 31,500 Euros ($42,125).

Source: Renault

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Renault reveals facelift for Scenic & Grand Scenic

Earlier this week Renault revealed the first official photos of the facelift Scenic / Grand Scenic, along with publishing some new information about the more efficient engines and the hi-tech equipment that the cars will be available with. On the outside, not much has changed, except for the front bumper and the headlights that now have a different shape and LED daytime running lights. At the back the story is just about the same, with revised lights and a new shape for the bumper.

The major news for the revised Scenic / Grand Scenic is under the hood where we find the new range of Energy engines which promise to be more efficient. The highlight of this lineup would have to be the 1.6-liter Energy dCi that generates 109 hp and has CO2 emissions of only 105 g/km, managing to return 69 mpg UK. There’s also a more powerful version with 128 hp that has 115 g/km of CO2 emissions and can return 64 mpg UK.

The new Scenic / Grand Scenic can be fitted with a 4-cylinder, 1.2-liter turbocharged engine that produces 114 hp. This power unit will be replacing the outgoing 1.6-liter 109 hp gasoline unit. The new engine has CO2 emissions of 135 g/km and is 20% more fuel efficient than the engine it replaces.

As standard, both cars will be available with hill start assist, while the Scenic can be fitted – as an optional feature – with the company’s Visio system which has an automatic headlight function and a lane departure warning system.

The starting price for the Renault Scenic is 21,350 Euros, while the Grand Scenic can be yours if you are willing to spend at least 24,850 Euros. Both cars will become available in Europe next month, while the rest of the markets will get the cars later on.

Source: Renault

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Renault announces Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride

The French automaker Renault revealed this week the company’s plans to introduce a special edition of the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet called Floride. The car will be introduced in January at the Brussels Motor Show.

This special edition is inspired by the 60’s classic model and comes with a beautiful Floride Ivory exterior, along with a gloss black roof, 17-inch alloys and special badging. The cabin features two-tone seats wrapped around in leather, a metal gear knob and an ivory trim. The car will feature bespoke floor mats, GPS navigation and individually-numbered plaque.

The Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride is motivated by a dCi 130 engine that fires 128 hp (130 PS / 96 kW) and a maximum torque of 221 lb.-ft (300 Nm). This power unit is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox that allows the car to do the 0-62 mph sprint in 10.6 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 127 mph (205 km/h).

Renault said that they are going to make only 1,600 units of this special edition and the base price in France will be of 33,100 Euros ($44,680).

Source: Renault via WCF

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Women are attracted by…

Women are more emotional than men. At least that’s what has always been said about women: they’re the weak part of the humanity, but they still decide about what car to buy.

Let’s say you are a woman and you see these billboards on the streets of your town. So, we ask you: to which one are you attracted to? Which of the cars are you tempted to love and eventually to buy?

Renault

Audi

Ford

So, let’s see: which car brand is the most inspiring for you, dear ladies?

[Source: Adsoftheworld, Intro photo]

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Renault Pulse arrives in India

The Renault pulse is the third model developed by the French carmaker for the Indian market and it is a compact minicar that was designed by the automaker’s Design Center located in Mumbai. The car is actually based on the Nissan Micra and it is motivated by a 1.5-liter dCi diesel power unit of unspecified output. This engine will be manufactured at the Renault-Nissan Chennai production plant in India where the car will be assembled.

It is the third model after the Fluence and Koleos that reaches India and will go on sale after it public unveiling which will occur in January next year at the 2012 New Delhi Motor Show.

Source: Renault via WCF

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Renault Announces “Colour” Trim For Twizy

The French automaker Renault has announced earlier this week that the upcoming Twizy model will be available in a third trim level, dubbed “Colour”. Set to go on sale in March next year in the United Kingdom, this is the mid-range trim, placed between the entry-level Urban and the top-spec Technic, and it will carry a price tag of 6,690 pounds, which is 260 pounds more than the cheapest one available and 450 pounds less than the Technic variant.

The car will feature white bodywork while the roof can come in Flame Orange, Ivy Green or Urban Blue. Customers also have the possibility to opt for black bodywork with orange panels. The chosen color scheme will continue on the glovebox and the upholstery while for 350 pounds more you can get color-coordinated wheels or for 455 pounds, color-coordinated scissor doors.

Regardless of the trim level, the Renault Twizy rides on 13-inch alloys and features an onboard computer, a heated windscreen plus a 3m charging cable. In addition, it also has an immobilizer and a front airbag. It has a range of about 60 miles and it can be driven at speeds of up to 50 mph. Aside from the money you’ll pay for the car, prepare to spend an additional 40 pounds per month to rent the batteries that motivate the EV.

Source: Renault via Auto Express

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Renault Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider Announced

The French automaker Renault has unveiled a new special edition of the Clio Renaultsport 200, dubbed Raider. The car is based on the current 2.0-liter, 198 hp version of the hot hatchback but it brings a new set of wheels, different paintwork, more equipment as well as interior and exterior styling modifications.

It rolls on 18-inch Interlagos alloy wheels that are wrapped around in Bridgestone RE 050A tires, the same ones that are used on the Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy. As for the paint finish, the Raider can be ordered in either Diavolo Red or Stealth Grey. A gloss black finish will be used for the door mirrors, rear diffuser, front blade, rear spoiler and the roof. The rear side and tailgate windows are extra-tinted and they have a “Raider” badge.

Moving inside the cabin, we find Recaro seats covered in leather, along with a zinc grey finish of the center console and the fascia inserts. Some of the goodies include USB connectivity, Bluetooth, Renaultsport carpet mats and automatic climate control.

Renault has stated that only 50 units will be made and these will be available for order starting with the end of this month. No word about the price tag yet, but the Clio Renaultsport 200, which this special edition is based on, costs from 17,930 pounds so this Raider version should be more than that.

Source: Renault via Autocar

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