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Renault unveiled the all new Megane Coupe at this years Paris Motor Show.
Now the performance version of the Megane has been spotted in Germany with French license plates, heading to the Nürburgring. New Megan RS will use the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that makes at least 225 hp.
On the car spotted you can already see the big Brembo brakes and the central exhaust.
Click here to see the Megane RS spy photos
In addition to the Megane Coupe, Renault also revealed the new Megane Trophy today.
Having starred in the World Series by Renault - the premier saloon car championship created in 2005 - Mégane Trophy has undergone a raft of radical modifications in readiness for the 2009 season.
The most visible change concerns its new body design which takes its inspiration from the lines of New Mégane Coupe. Under the bonnet, a fresh look has also been taken at the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s V6 3.5 24V powerplant which now delivers 360hp compared to 330hp on the previous Megane Trophy.
Continue to read: New Renault Megane Trophy revealed in Paris
Today, following the recent introduction of New Mégane in September, Renault revealed the Megane Coupe. at the Paris Motor Show. Even though Renault calls it a coupe it looks more of a hatchback. Either way coupe or a hatch, we love it.
Renault Megane Coupe will be offered with both diesel and petrol engines, with the diesel ones being the dCi 85, dCi 105, dCi 90 and the dCi 110. The petrol powered 2008 Renault Megane Coupe will be available with the following engines: 1.6-liter 16V 110hp, 2.0-liter 16V 140hp and the TCe 180.
Click here to see the Megane Coupe images
Current third generation Clio has been on the market since 2005, and it’s about time for a facelift. Clio is one of the best selling small cars in Europe. It uses a platform co-developed with Nissan that is shared with the Renault Modus, the current Nissan Micra and the Nissan Note.
As the prototype spotted has heavy disguise on the front and rear, we expect to see there bigger changes, that most likely include redesigned bumpers and lights. Interior will receive a number of changes including silver accents.
Click here to see the 2009 Clio spy photos
Paris Motor Show is a big thing for French automakers. Citroen will be introducing a small SUV type concept called Hypnos.
Renault does not just wait to see that other French automakers are doing, they will reveal a concept called Ondelios. It is a high-end crossover almost 5 meters long with a hybrid powertrain.
According to Patrick Le Quément, Renault’s Design Director “Ondelios is inspired by motion rather than speed and is a whole new response to the call of the open road.”
Click here to see a full gallery of the Renault Ondelios Concept
The Renault Scénic is a compact five door MPV first introduced in late 1996. First generation was produced till 2003.
Second generation Scenic II is still produced and Renault gave it a mild facelift in 2006. Scenic has also been produced as a 4WD model and was called Scenic RX4. Production of the RX4 ceased in 2003 and the second generation never saw the 4WD.
Click here to see the Scenic III spy photos
When you think of Renault, then most probably you think of smaller cars such as Megane, Clio or Twingo.
Surprise, surprise. French have their own version of Humvee called Renault Sherpa 2. French Humvee is powered by a EURO 4 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that delivers 215 hp.
It is a light tactical military truck intended for projection forces. It is designed to be highly mobile on difficult terrain and has a payload of 2 to 3 tons.
Click here for pictures and the video of Sherpa 2 in action
2009 Renault Megane III will make its world debut next month at the Paris Motor Show. Now a Spanish web site KM77 has revealed the first official images of the new Megane. We are not sure were the images really “leaked” or is Renault trying hard on marketing.
New Megane design was inspired by the Megane Coupe Concept and the new Laugan.
Continue to read: Renault Megane III images leaked
Original Safrane was built from 1992-2000 and was replaced with Vel Satis. Renault claims it is a mid-size luxury sedan. Sure it is more luxury than Megane or Laguna, but we still would not call it luxury.
New Safrane is not so new. Actually it is a rebadged Samsung Motors SM5 sedan. Those of you in Europe who want to know what will it cost take your time as Renault will only offer the Safrane in the Gulf States. Why won’t Renault sell it in Europe is hard to understand as the car surely has the looks.
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With cars like the R8 Gordini, 5 GT Turbo and Clio Williams, the Renault range has always featured affordable sporty cars based on mainstream production models. Twingo Renault Sport is latest car to enjoy that distinction.
The Twingo Renault Sport range is simple and attractive: sporty looks, a 133hp 1.6-litre 16V engine and a choice of two chassis (Sport or Cup).
Continue to read: Small and fast: Twingo Renault Sport
Renault is enriching its vehicle line-up in Mercosur with Renault Sandero Stepway, launched from October in Brazil and then in Argentina.
Manufactured at the Curitiba plant, Renault Sandero Stepway is the fifth of six
models to be launched in Brazil as part of Renault Commitment 2009.
Continue to read: Renault reveals Sandero Stepway
The latest addition to the Renault Sport family is Mégane R26.R, a car that has been engineered for performance and extreme driving enjoyment.
Mégane R26.R is based on Mégane F1 Team R26 and uses the same engine, gearbox and limited slip differential, but has been lightened by 123kg and features specific suspension calibration.
On June 23, 2008, Mégane R26.R established a new lap record for its category round the legendary Nürburgring in Germany with a time of 8m 17s which confirms its extreme performance calling.
Click here for more information and to see the video of Megane R26.R
Buoyed by the sale of 30,000 Clio by Rip Curls in more than 20 countries in 2007, Renault is looking to build on its successful partnership with the well known surfing and snowboarding brand Rip Curl with the release of Clio by Rip Curl 2008.
This limited edition is both dynamic and trendy and promises to appeal thanks to the potential it offers for customization and a list of specific equipment tailored for those who enjoy winter and water sports.
Continue to read: Renault introduces limited edition ‘Clio by Rip Curl 2008′
The Government of Portugal and the Renault Nissan Alliance yesterday announced a partnership to promote zero-emission mobility across that country.
The partnership was launched today in Lisbon, in the presence of Mr. José Sócrates, the Prime Minister of Portugal, and Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and President and CEO of Nissan.
Continue to read: Portugal and the Renault Nissan Alliance to partner for zero-emission mobility
With Koleos, Renault is expressing its uniqueness and providing a fresh take on a vehicle segment that is new to the brand. Two international ad campaigns targeting different customers have been created
to promote Renault’s first 4×4 crossover.
The first campaign, “Super 8”, is intended mainly for Western Europe, where cars reflect
lifestyle.
The second campaign, “Himalaya”, targets countries where cars tend to express the social
status of their owners.
Click here to see the commercials and how they were made
