After a product-focused 2011 in which Renault Australia launched the Latitude medium/large car, the small Megane diesel and the Koleos compact SUV, 2012 has been earmarked as a year to grow the local business and brand awareness among mainstream
The mid-life upgrade for the Renault Koleos gives the Korean-built compact SUV a fresh face, a range of new standard features and builds on the old model’s attractive value equation.
Renault Australia says it has added between $1490 and $3150 in
Renault wants more from Australia. The French brand has underperformed for years in the local market, and if it's going to improve then Australia's most popular vehicle segment - small cars - is an ideal place to start.
Aggressively pricing the Me
When it comes to the small hatch segment, the Australian marketplace is pretty crowded. You have to have something that sells on its reputation, is brilliant value for money, or is an outstanding drive to ensure your place is cemented in the mind of
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has proposed an idea to Renault to co-develop premium cars. Mercedes-Benz and Renault-Nissan already has an alliance in place for component and engine development, but the offer could see the two developing complete models.
If you’re looking for a small sedan, the Renault Fluence is easily the most underrated car on the market today.
Although it’s built in South Korea, you can tell just by looking at it that the Renault Fluence is European designed and engine
Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi diesel five-speed manual transmission, 63 kW/200 Nm: $24,490 (Manufacturer’s List Price)
When it comes to hot hatches, there are few cars in the world that can keep up with Renault’s Megane Renault Sport 250 Cup Trop
Models driven:
Latitude Luxe 2.5 litre V6 Petrol, six-speed automatic transmission: $42,490
Latitude Luxe 2.0 litre dCi (diesel), six speed automatic transmission: $42,490
It’s a nice looking car, if not a touch conservative for a Fren
The Renault Clio Renault Sport 200 is by and large one of the best hot hatches on the market.
Here's the deal: you've got about $40,000 to spend on a performance car and you're over the whole WRX, Lancer Ralliart, MPS3, Focus XR5, etc. sce