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(from Renault Press Release) 

Renault CAPTUR: on the adventure trail!

* Unveiled today by Carlos Ghosn, CAPTUR is the new concept car to demonstrate Renault’s new design strategy.
* A sporty crossover with a flowing and athletic body language, it conjures up visions of two people exploring the world and previews a forthcoming road car.
* Its Energy dCi 160 twin-turbo engine-concept combines driving fun, enjoyable performance and low CO2 emissions.
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Evidently, the new Captur small crossover with the removable hardtop we told you about last week won't be the only concept model from Renault to hit the showroom floors of the Geneva Salon in less than two weeks time. A Youtube user managed to scoop a completely undisguised Renault study for a rather sporty looking compact MPV in Lisbon, Portugal. Judging by the black SUV with the camera hooked above the car, it was probably there for a photo shoot.

Earlier today, German car magazine Autobild posted a handful of spy photos of the same MPV model shot again in Lisbon, claiming that the Geneva-bound model is named the Renault R-Space.

The R-Space (if that's its name) sports an eye-catching design that captures the French firm's new styling language as seen on the 2010 Dezir as well more recently on the Captur. There are no other details known about the concept at this time, but it looks like the R-Space is roughly in the same size category as the Scenic meaning it could be based on the underpinnings of the new Megane family.

Source: Youtube

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Remember the Renault DeZir sports coupe concept from the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show? If you don't, you can refresh your memory here, but in short, the two-seater study herald the French firm's new and more curvalicious design strategy on a sports car. Fast forward to today, and Renault has unveiled a new concept model called the Captur, which applies the DeZir's design philosophy on a three-door small crossover with a removable hardtop.The Captur will receive its world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Salon.

“It takes as its basis the fundamental design language introduced on the DeZir concept car but adds a more technical dimension – more functional but still highly sensuous," said Renault's director of concept cars, Axel Breun,

The French firm said that for the exterior designer, the main sources of inspiration were athletes and radical sports with styling references to equipment such as helmets, gloves and other protective gear.

The Captur, which is close in size to alliance partner Nissan’s Juke, is crafted from carbon fiber and features a removable hardtop that allows it to transform from a coupe to a convertible crossover. Other highlights include the butterfly doors and extra-large tires fitted to 22-inch black and white rims.

The colorful and futuristic-looking interior that can seat four passengers features fluorescent highlights picked out by a constant stream of light. "My main sources of inspiration were the human body, outdoor sports and urban styling," explains the colour and trim designer, Kana Watanabe. "I wanted Captur to radiate warmth and dynamism."

Power for the Captur comes from a 1.6-liter twin-turbocharged diesel engine concept with 160HP, developed from the new Energy dCi 130HP that will eventually replace the firm's current 1.9 dCi unit. The oil-burner is paired to a dual clutch EDC gearbox, and according to Renault, it emits less than 99g of CO2 per kilometer.

The Captur also comes with numerous technological advancements including a new RX2 mechanical self-locking differential and the Visio-System with a forward-facing camera mounted at the top of the windscreen providing driver-assistance functions.

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New Renault Mégane GT and GT Line stand out by their sporty styling cues both interior and exterior body design. 2011 Renault Megane Coupe GT interior design, the GT Line and GT versions share several sporty appointments with Renault Mégane RS: front seats with additional lateral support on the seat back and cushion, aluminums-faced pedal set, dashboard incorporating analogue rev-counter. The more exclusive Renault Mégane GT is available with either of the Mégane range’s two most powerful turbocharged engines: the petrol TCe 180 or the diesel dCi 160.
New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet rounds off the renewal of the New Megane family in style with introduction of the line-up`s sixth body type.

New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet`s occupants benefit from the thrills of unruffled open-top motoring in all conditions.

The driver is treated to a carefully thought-through environment and conveniently positioned controls which carry over solutions previously employed for New Megane Hatchback and New Megane Coupe:
- controls clustered either around the steering wheel or on the centre console,
- height- and fore/aft-adjustable driver`s seat (through 70mm and 240mm respectively),
- position memory for front seats, after being tipped forward,
- reach and height-adjustable steering wheel (through 45mm and five degrees respectively).

This elegant car also boasts the new Carminat TomTom integrated satellite navigation system right across the range. The old Megane CC wasn’t really a car for drivers.

2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Reviews And Pictures
The Megane Coupe boasts a sports chassis as standard as well as the technical equipment to ensure you enjoy the safest of rides. "2011 Renault Megane Coupe"-Cabriolet Reviews And Pictures Also in the Megane range is the Sports Tourer, Coupe Cabriolet and Hatch, all with the style, fuel efficiency and safety features that the Renault brand is renowned for--2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Reviews And Pictures--Simply because he was driving a pretty car.

Lawyer David Koubbi sued Renault on behalf of all of the women in France named Renault Zoe, and in particular two girls (aged two and eight) named Zoe Renault.

Mr Koubbi contended that girls and women named "Renault Zoe" (the 11th most popular given name in France, possessed by an estimated 35,000 French citizens) could face a lifetime of taunts and teasing if Renault was allowed to use the name.

The judge threw out the case, ruling that people named renault Zoe would only have a case if they had proof the car’s name would lead to “certain, direct and current harm”.

It's non for two girls named Zoe Renault; the automaker whose name they share has the right to name its forthcoming electric vehicle the Renault Zoe. A French court dismissed a lawsuit by the parents of the two girls, supported by the French pressure group ADNP — the Association for the Defense of Our First Names — which had claimed that the choice of that model name would be harmful to the 35,000 French women and girls who are named Zoe.

A bizarre legal battle over the name Zoe has been won by Renault. The families of several girls called Zoe Renault took the firm to court in France over its plan to call its new electric car the Zoe. Renault already uses girl’s names for its Clio and Mégane models.

Renault definitely seems to have big plans for India. As reported by Autocar India Renault Fluence saloon was recently caught testing in Chennai by an eagle-eyed chap. In an attempt to boost its brand image, Renault will compete for market share in the Rs. 12 lakh plus saloon segment.

Only time will tell how the potential buyer reacts to this car.
A 1.5 litre dCi diesel engine with 105 horses will power the sedan. Expect Renault to offer a lot of toys including keyless start and bluetooth connectivity.

Renault’s upcoming sedan model "Renault Fluence "was caught testing by AutoCarIndia on Chennai roads last week, The French carmaker is currently testing the car in Chennai and will be assembled from CKD kits shipped from the company’s Turkey plant.

The Renault Fluence is expected to have exceptional ride quality and will be powered by a more powerful 1.5 liter diesel producing 105bhp. It will compete with models like Skoda Laura, VW Jetta and Toyota Corolla Altis.

Renault Australia has this week announced the local launch of the 2011 Renault Fluence, starting at $22,990 and set to go on sale in Australia from November.

The 2.0 litre engine is paired with either a six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission.

In Australia, Renault will offer the Renault Fluence sedan alongside the Megane hatch, with both models starting at the same price. Along with the Koleos SUV, the Fluence and Hatch will stand as Renault's volume-selling consumer offerings.

“Renault is announcing significant investment in Renault Australia that will deliver the Renault brand long term status as a key player in the Australian automotive market. Like the upcoming Renault Megane, the Fluence's features list includes the Renault smart key card (for keyless unlocking and engine starting), integrated satellite navigation (standard on Privilege), Bluetooth connectivity, multimedia connectivity and dual zone climate control air conditioning - an uncommon advantage in the small car segment.
Key new models from France, South Korea and Turkey unveiled at the Sydney motor show are all on the menu for introduction here in early 2011 by Motorcorp Distributors.

The show stand newbies presently on display across the Tasman cover virtually the full gambit of Renault's passenger range.

The Megane family spans a new Golf-fighting hatch, a glass-topped Coupe-Cabriolet and a larger sedan spin-off, the 2011 Renault Fluence, plus two versions of a new performance model, 250 coupe.

Though Motorcorp recently appointed a new brand manager for Renault, the brand has definitely lost pace in New Zealand.

It seemed the distributor has been upset about Renault's apparent indifference toward the difficulties it has faced placing the right cars in the market at the right price.

The tension seemed to have eased on Friday when, at the invitation of Motorcorp boss Russell Reynolds, I met with Sylvain Martin-Villa, Renault's Melbourne-based operations manager for this region. Mr Reynolds says he is confident that a Renault relaunch can be affected, with sharper-priced and more relevant cars.
We have always wanted to keep Renault. Asserts Mr Martin-Villa: "For now, you are a different country."

Renault could recover lost ground, he believed. Renault's strength continues to be that it offered a very broad range of cars, from the mainstream (Koleos, Fluence and Megane) in petrol and diesel through to the extrovert performance RS-badged Clio and Megane coupe cars. "Overall, Renault has got the product range that suits the direction to market is going. Motorcorp is still evaluating the Latitude, which in Europe Latitude replaces the slightly smaller outgoing Laguna.

The car boasts a host of features including sunroof, leather upholstery, electric seats with memory and massage functions, a satnav system with rear view camera, keyless entry, air purifier with freshener, multimedia connection box, Bose sound system, automatic parking brake, rear sunblind and auto headlamps and wipers.

The exciting new sports models are the Megane Renault Sport 250 Cup and Cup Trophee, ultimate derivatives of the RS225.

Renault also made a show of its full-blown racing heritage at Sydney, showing a stunning race-ready V6-powered version of the car.

Renault Fluence is following the philosophy of Dacia Logan. Renault Fluence will also be offered in Israel too. Renault Fluence is a relatively large car and it is between C and D segment. With this car Renault likes to bring a more space for the passengers in the relatively small package. In the cabin there are 9 liter refrigerated glove box in front of the front passenger and 2.2 liters of space in the central console. The interior of the Renault Fluence is modern but simple.

Driver can adjust the driver seat by 240 mm fore/aft and 35 mm in height. He can choose to enter the car with a key or to use wireless system and enter the car hands free with a card which transmits the signals to the car. The new “2010 Renault Fluence” will have excellent choice of engines. Actually it is the one 1.5 dCi diesel engine in five variants. Clients who prefer diesels can choose: dCi 85, dCi 90 DPF, dCi 105, dCi 110 DPF and dCi 110 DPF with the new dual clutch transmission (DCT). The price for the new 2010 Renault Fluence in the South East Europe, Turkey and Israel is going to start from 15.000 Euros ($19.100) for the model with a petrol engine and lowest trim option.

Renault Fluence comes with 4620 mm long, 1809 mm wide, 1479 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2702 mm, 530dm3 the boat, more people room of a major rival to move them from room to 1480 mm and 1475 mm front and rear

Renault Fluence also comes with a choice of five engine variants of the diesel 1.5 dCi: dCi 85, dCi 90, dCi 105, dCi 110 DPF3, dCi 110 DPF with a new dual clutch transmission (DCT), available at the end of the 2010

Renault Fluence is the brand new saloon from Renault. Exterior Design:
Cockpit controls are easy to use including the navigation system and the climate control. Radio control that is mounted on the steering wheel and cruise control are all easy to use.

Cargo spacing could be said one highlight of the car as it can accommodate 23 liters of storage space along with a 9-liter glovebox and a 2.2 liter console and 2.6 liter bin in both the front doors. Even an entry level Renault Fluence features a climate control as a standard equipment. Automatic dual zone climatic control is available as an option for some trims. The Nav system is been integrated to the dashboard offering supreme quality and security. Plug and Music option helps using auxiliary devices like USB or iPod. Safety features include ABS with EBD (electronic brake force distribution), emergency brake assist, speed limiter, fully loaded air bag protection etc.

Outstanding stopping power and durability is achieved by the effective braking system.

Renault DeZir. So called the new big red coupe fromRenault. Frenchmen speak at once: to count that the similar car will go to a batch production, it is not necessary. It's a concept car. But concept with sense – DeZir is created to show us, in which direction design of Renault will develop in future time.

When you look on DeZir from time to time involuntarily you remember … Mazda. Please don't think that i accuse Renault in plagiarism. Anything similar, appearance new concept is original and very interesting. But there are some nuances. The first – Mazda too has more recently shown the concept coupe which precisely also shows the future development in design of the company. Second nuance – Renault DeZir was created by Laurens van den Acker, which else more recently worked in company Mazda.

Perhaps, the main feature new concept are doors. And still it is necessary to notice that DeZir at all has no rear screen – according to designers, in the future at movement the review will be provided with videocameras.

If you expect that DeZir is equipped with any magnificent engine you are cruelly be mistaken. In this car there is a small electromotor which capacity gives out 110 watt and actuates rear wheels . According to Renaults details, the maximum speed of the big coupe only 180 km/h, and a cruising range doesn't exceed 160 km. In general, anything record.