Renault has launched their new light commercial van ‘Renault Kangoo’ in Australia. Based on the Renault Scenic platform, this new light commercial van is available in two different engine options including a 1.5-liter turbo-diesel (w/ five speed manual transmission) with 63kW and 200Nm, and a 1.6-liter petrol (w/ four speed automatic transmission) with 78kW and 148Nm. in terms of safety, the car is equipped with ABS brakes, driver’s airbag, electronic brake distribution and emergency brake assist. Price starts at $25,990. [Car Advice]
Renault has begun selling their newest hatchback ‘Megane RS 250′ in Australia via Renault Australia dealerships. Available in two different models, Cup or Cup Trophee, this sports car is equipped with a new-generation, Euro 5-compliant 2.0-liter 16V turbocharged petrol engine coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox, which boasts maximum power of 250 hp and peak torque of 340Nm. The Renault Megane RS 250 is priced at $41,990 for the Cup version or $46,990 for the Cup Trophee version. [AUSmotive]
Renault has released four new videos of their new concept car ‘DeZir‘, giving a detailed view over it. You could check them out after the break. To remind you, this two-seater coupe is powered by an electric motor that generates 150 hp and 226Nm of torque. In terms of performance, this concept car can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 5 seconds and has a top speed of 112mph. More»
Renault has released the first picture of the 2011 Renault Laguna Facelift. The picture shows that the new Laguna facelift has a new set of headlights and a restyled bumper. Under the hood, the Laguna is powered by a new cleaner 1.5-liter dCi 110HP diesel engine that emits 120g/km of CO2. More info about the 2011 Renault Laguna Facelift will be unveiled on September 30th, 2010. [WorldCarFans]
Renault has recently showed off their latest concept car called the Renault DeZir. This two-seater coupe is powered by a vertically-mounted 24kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that generates 150 hp and 226Nm of torque. According to the company, the car can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 5 seconds and has a top speed of 112mph. The Renault DeZir will make its public debut at the upcoming 2010 Paris Motor Show in September. More»
Here is the first picture of the Renault Megane RS Special Edition. The prototype features a revised front bumper with four-slotted vents on the sides. Other features include a ‘Cup’ suspension, a limited-slip differential, and a six-speed manual transmission. As a reminder, the Megane RS is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 250PS (184kW / 247bhp) and 340Nm (251lb-ft) of torque. [WorldCarFans]
