RENAULT NEWS : 2nd Mar '10 - RENAULT AT GENEVA 2010: FUN IS BACK ON THE MENU
As a champion and pioneer of the principle of sustainable mobility for all, Renault sees the automobile as a means for mankind to progress. In keeping with this ambition, the brand sees the Geneva Motor Show as a chance to revive the tradition of affordable cars that place the emphasis on motoring enjoyment thanks to a combination of exciting styling, performance and innovation.
At Geneva, Renault premieres two new convertible models: New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet and Wind.
The former is the Renault’s fourth consecutive C-segment cabriolet. Its arresting looks combine the elegance of a coupé with the promise of the pleasure that goes hand-in-hand with open-top motoring. Meanwhile, Wind gives a completely new take in the world of compact roadsters. It is an inventive, fun-to-drive coupé-roadster that lends itself perfectly to everyday motoring.
The addition of GT and GT Line versions to the Mégane line-up provides the model's range with even racier, more distinctive appeal thanks to a mix of striking looks and a sporty interior, combined with a carefully-tuned chassis and a range of responsive powerplants.
Another exciting development is the extension of the Gordini 'French Touch' treatment to Clio. The smart blue livery and famous white racing stripes are now available for two Renault hot hatches, namely Twingo Gordini 133 and Clio Gordini 200.
RENAULT NEWS : 26th Feb '10 - RENAULT TO UNVEIL WIND AT GENEVA
In a World Première at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, Renault will unveil its brand-new coupé-roadster – Wind.
Wind is a two-seater coupé-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. With its novel electric roof that pivots open in just 12 seconds, Wind brings a completely different take on a car for drivers who enjoy open top motoring.
Wind is aimed at motorists who lust after a car that is not only distinctive and compact, but also convertible yet practical enough for everyday use.
Although Wind’s compact dimensions make it a nimble machine in and about town, it is the only car of its class to provide just as much luggage space (270dm3 VDA) whatever the position of the roof.
True to Renault's brand signature "Drive the Change", Wind makes passion affordable for everyone.
Wind will be unveiled at a press conference on the Renault stand at the Geneva Motor Show at 4:15pm on 2 March.
RENAULT NEWS : 19th Feb '10 - RENAULT KANGOO VAN MAXI
Following the recent launch of New Master, Renault is stepping up its product offensive with the introduction of the New Kangoo Van Maxi.
The launch of New Kangoo Van Maxi sees Renault become the market's only manufacturer to cover the complete spectrum of business user needs by offering the same compact van in a choice of three different sizes. This new version is almost 40cm longer than Kangoo Van and boasts an additional cubic metre of load volume.
Renault has been the number-one brand in the European light commercial vehicle market for the last 12 years, with a market share of 14.8 per cent in 2009.
The Carminat TomTom® navigation system was first introduced on the Kangoo in January 2010. It is now being made available across the complete Renault light commercial vehicle range and will enable business users to optimise their route planning and thus cut their fuel bills.
NEW RENAULT KANGOO VAN MAXI: THE RENAULT COMPACT VAN RANGE GETS BIGGER
From the moment it was launched, the second-generation Kangoo Van was a big hit. In 2009, New Kangoo Van came top of its segment in Europe with a 14.5 per cent share of the market.
Responding ever more closely to the requirements of business users, Renault is now launching Kangoo Van Maxi. Alongside Kangoo Van Compact and Kangoo Van, Kangoo Van Maxi completes the Renault compact van range – a range which features three different length options, unique on the European market.
Extended by 39cm, the new model is available as either a two-seater or a five-seater. It offers a useful load volume of up to 4.6m3 and a maximum load length at floor level of 2.9 metres. Kangoo Van Maxi features an even more modular interior, as well as a choice of fuel-efficient powertrains.
Bigger van, same high standard of roadholding
With an overall length of 4.60 metres, Kangoo Van Maxi is 384mm longer than Kangoo Van. All of this extra length is contained within the 3.1 metre wheelbase, giving Kangoo Van Maxi excellent road manners.
Maximum load length increases by the same 39cm, boosting it to 2.9 metres. Kangoo Van Maxi boasts the best interior loadspace measurements in the big volume compact van segment, yet at the same time offering the exterior size and easy manoeuvrability of an MPV. Kangoo Van Maxi does not have a raised roof, so its overall height is just 1.82 metres, making it compact enough to use city-centre car parks.
Boasting an extra cubic metre of load volume over and above that of Kangoo Van, the new model’s load capacity rises all the way to 4.6m3, for a payload of 800kg. In terms of towing capacity it can handle a braked trailer weight of 1.05 tonnes.
