With a temper tantrum that erupts at 3000rpm, the RS Megane 225 is still a cracking good hot-hatch.
Model Tested:
2010 Renault Sport Megane 225; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed manual; four-door hatch - $43,990*
Options:
Content to be understated, Koleos is not to be underestimated
Model Tested:
2010 Renault Koleos 2.0 dCi Dynamique 4x4; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; wagon - $39,990*
Options:
Metallic Paint $800 (Fitted -
This F1 inspired hot hatch is the real deal
Model Tested:
2009 Renault Clio RS F1 Team R27; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; three-door hatch - $39,990*
Options Available:
Metallic Paint $800; Six-CD Changer $800; Sun
Finally, a French car without the complications.
Model Tested:
2009 Renault Laguna Dynamique Estate; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed automatic; wagon - $46,990*
Options:
18-inch Alloy Wheels $1000; Metallic Paint $
2009 Renault Laguna Estate - First Steer
- by Matt Brogan
Renault first launched the Laguna in 1994, though it wasn't until 2002 that we saw the nameplate in Australia.
It's been a popular car for the French brand globally selling some 2.3
2009 Renault Koleos Dynamique Petrol 2WD Road Test and Review
Will this frog's price and versatility appeal to the masses?
Model Tested:
2009 Renault Koleos Dynamique 2WD petrol, six-speed manual - $29,990
Options:
None fitted
2008 Renault Clio RS197 Review & Road Test
The epitome of three door fun
Model Tested:
2008 Renault Clio RS197 2.0-litre, six-speed manual hatch - $36,490 (RRP)
Options:
Metallic Paint $700
Playful Character, Grip Levels, Bra
French carmaker Renault has joined the plethora of manufacturers striving to capitalise on the Australian fascination for compact–sized SUVs and Crossover vehicles, launching the Koleos in both four- and two-wheel drive.
- David Twomey
Proud
2008 Renault Laguna Privilège dCi Hatch Review & Road Test
Touchè or Too Staid?
Model Tested:
2008 Renault Laguna Privilège dCi Hatch 2.0 litre turbo diesel automatic - $50,690 (RRP)
Options:
Dual Sunroof $2000
Safe; Styl
Like all things French the all-new Renault Laguna is a little idiosyncratic – but also like all things European these days it’s being launched on the Australian market with diesel power first – petrol will come later.
- David Twomey
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