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All Renault and Dacia cars will be speed-limited to 180km/h from 2022

The brand's CEO claims the move will make roads safer.


All Renault cars will be speed-limited to 180km/h from next year, the French manufacturer has confirmed.

The cap will also reportedly apply to cars built by Renault’s budget Romanian subsidiary Dacia (although this is unlikely to inconvenience many people as, even in flagship 2.0-litre guise, the top-selling Duster SUV maxes out at just 181km/h).

Caradvice understands the upcoming Mégane eVision SUV (shown in concept form below) will be the first model fitted with the limiter, before a wider roll-out across the range.

In a meeting with company stakeholders – first reported by German outlet Der Spiegel – Renault CEO Luca de Meo reportedly said the decision would make roads safer and help prevent traffic deaths or injuries.

A spokesperson for the brand in Australia told CarAdvice: “It is our understanding this [speed limited] will also be applied to local right hand-drive models.”

Last year Volvo similarly capped its own vehicles to 180km/h, citing safety concerns.

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William Davis

William Davis has written for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer – since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.

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