Renault models at a glance
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The history of the automobile manufacturer Renault begins in France in 1898. At that time a man - naturally with the surname Renault - assembled his first automobile . The first prototype from Louis Renault was a forerunner of the later Type A. The construction aroused so much enthusiasm that Renault received orders to build twelve automobiles. The company was founded a short time later by Louis Renault and his brothers Marcel and Fernand.
The company is growing steadily. In 1913 the 10,000 car rolled off the assembly line. In addition, they also produce boat engines, airplanes, trucks and agricultural machinery. After the Second World War, the focus was mainly on small cars. In 1998 Renault finally celebrated its 100th anniversary and is now one of the largest manufacturers in the world. This also includes participation in other manufacturers. At the end of the 90s, Renault formed an alliance with Nissan and took over Dacia in Romania and Samsung in Korea.
Renault Twingo is the entry-level model
True to its role as a global player, the French model range is large. The entry-level model is the small Renault Twingo, which got a facelift in 2007. Before that, it had been on the German roads in the same design since 1993. Since the end of 2008, the engine range starting at 58 hp has also been supplemented by a sports version with 133 hp.
Another flagship in the Renault model range is the Renault Clio. It is available as a two- and four-door sedan, as a station wagon called the Grandtour and the previous version is the Clio Campus. The campus is already available with 58 hp, the most powerful model is the sport version called Renault Clio RS with 201 hp.
The Renault models offer variety
In terms of variety, the Mégane can definitely keep up with its little brother Clio. It is available as a sedan, coupé and grand tour station wagon. There is also a sport version with 250 hp. The new generation of the golf competitor has been around since November 2008 and is primarily characterized by its more flowing shapes. The convertible is still available in the old version, but follows like the notchback version from Korean partner Samsung in spring 2010.
The Renault Laguna is blessed with the same wealth of variants, but above all often in theCombined version to discover on the streets. Coupé and four-door sedan are less common. Since autumn 2007 the Laguna has been running on a completely new platform, which also includes four-wheel steering in the top GT variant. The GT variant is the spearhead with 265 hp.
Spacious cars from Renault
Renault has several irons in the fire for people who need space. There is the Renault Kangoo, which is more like a transporter, which comes in the Be Bop version with a lively, shorter wheelbase and two-tone paintwork. For families, however, the Renault Espace is suitable, the long version Grand Espace with a third row of seats offers even more space. The engine range extends from 150 to 241 hp. The Renault Modus, which has had 16 centimeters more space in length since 2008, is also a van and space saver. Most of the engines come from the Clio family. The Renault Scénic can be classified as a compact van and has been completely overhauled. More space and new engines now distinguish it and the longer Grand Version.
D he Renault Vel Satis and the Renault Koleos stand out from the typical Renault -Model offer from. The Vel Satis was designed as a luxury car, but only sold passably in France. The Koleos is the French’s first off-road vehicle, but it came onto the market quite late compared to the competition in this segment. It is produced on the basis of the Nissan X-Trail by Samsung in Korea.
