Renault begins the teaser for the concept Twin'Run

Renault - For the fifth petal of his daisy "Cycle of Life", Laurens Van Den Acker seems to have chosen to double the lead. Planned as blue, while the sixth is indigo color to assume wisdom ("Wisdom"), the fifth stage of life is the game, "Play". But recently, LVDA and Ross Lovegrove have already submitted a blue concept, Twin'Z which foretells the Twingo 5 doors. In May, its derivative is 3 doors, Twin'Run, who will talk about him.

"Twin", the strategy of splitting

Because Twingo body splits into two, the "Play" concept ad splits too. Thus, after the beautiful city clean the evocative name (Twin'Z involves twinning), we will soon discover a small ball of nerves with 3 doors and 4 front fog. Taking the gimmicks of the R5 Turbo, such as the hips, his fin or sportsmanship, this concept is the work of 100% Renault, no other protagonist out of the automotive world this time having been consulted. Surprised on April 23 during filming of promotional film in Madrid, the Twin'Run proudly sported a number evocative, the "5". Five as a fifth petal, or as R5, of course!

The Twin'Run play sports card into the framework of its presentation ... which will also double! It will thus be unveiled at the Monaco Grand Prix on May 24 before joining the July 11 Goodwood Festival of Speed​​, along with the Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept. To ensure the show when these investments, the Twin'Run should ensure operator side: there is talk of a gas block 350 horsepower. In short, ready to "Play" (ready to play)!

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Renault: The start to the luxury segment with Clio

Renault : The start to the luxury segment with Clio - At Renault, we obviously want to start your own luxury line. Under the label "Initial Paris" to many models are particularly well equipped and specially designed. 

The first model with many extras it will be according to the magazine "Autocar" from 2014 in Clio. Only a short time later to be followed as a luxury variant of the Espace.

Initially it was planned that a special version of the Renault. Mercedes E-Class is brought to the market with the cooperation partner Daimler. The plans for the new flagship for the time being but now were discarded because they could not agree on a viable business model. If the new luxury trim line but then it should sell well, so there are probably at Renault have plans for a separate premium sub-brand with initially only one model. Thus, one could introduce the counterpart of cheap Dacia subsidiary in the market then soon.

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Introducing: Renault Clio

The Renault Clio has been developed entirely new and will be sent in November on the European roads. On the trend of the times there will be a more efficient engine. The turbo petrol dreizylindrige Energy TCe must be 90 to consume hundreds of kilometers just 4.5 liters of premium gasoline. Only 99 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometer.


The turbo diesel with 1.5 liters of stroke and 90 hp only consumes 3.4 liters in a hundred kilometers. The CO2 emission is 90 grams for every kilometer.


A new addition to engine variant as likely in the first quarter of next year, a 120-hp turbo gasoline engine, the dCi 120th This is, how well the diesel offshoot, offered by the EDC dual-clutch gearbox.

That one has developed the completely new Clio, is also externally. Renault has changed the design a lot that has shaped wheel arches and striking, especially the logo on the grille highlighted skillfully. The new Clio will be available only as a five-door.

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Renault Clio 89 g

Even in its variants wiser, the restyled Clio displays a more aggressive face.

In pursuit of the bonus

The bonus / malus change in 2012? This is an ad that reacted manufacturers, including Renault. The French manufacturer lowers CO2 emissions of some Clio and Modus, to get aid more attractive.

The interior does not change in appearance. However, he finally gets a color navigation system, supplied by TomTom. The mark on the steering wheel, seats more enveloping and aluminum pedals feature the unique GT version.

The ritual is immutable: every time a hardening of the bonus / penalty is announced, builders rush to reduce CO2 emissions by some models, to return to more favorable slices. The publication of the 2012 fee schedule has caused a commotion of combat, especially in Renault. In its "low consumption", the Clio dCi 90 including falls from 94 to 89 g per km of CO2. Next year it will benefit from assistance from € 400, when it should have to settle for € 100 without this development. On Modus dCi 75 and 90, the decrease is more discreet. We go from 107 to 104 g / km, which will still get a bonus of € 100.

To rejuvenate its rear face, the little Renault merely changes rather discreet.

Good news for buyers? Not necessarily. At present, we were unable to join the Renault press office to find out the changes. But the hunt CO2 sometimes leads manufacturers to dangerous excess. On many models of Diamond, longer gear ratios has seriously undermined the raises: a Mégane Coupé dCi 110 2011 27.9 calls for example from 80 s to 120 km / h in sixth, when he s was 16.2 a year earlier. Same conclusion in the fourth, where he must now 12.3 s instead of 9.2. While in other brands, it is mainly tires low rolling resistance that annoy, ruining braking distances. We will certainly not measure these revised Clio and Modus, to check that there is no compromise on safety.

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New Renault Wind

Here is a New Renault Wind. This elegance car design was revealed at Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The design character of this Renault Wind version is accentuated by muscular exterior design and sporty line which is influenced by the high-waisted flanks and 17 inch wheels. The front end is designed with distinctive  headlight, while the rear end features rear light which was shaped in boomerang shape. For opening and closing the foldable hard-top, it just need 12 seconds. The trunk is able to store 270 liters.

This Renault Wind is designed in two engine versions: The TCe 100hp, a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine, offers economic and flexible features delivers 152Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. Other engine version is  1.616 V with 133 hp (98k W) at 6,750 rpm and torque of 160 Nm at 4,400 rpm. Below are several images of this Renault Wind.

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New Renault Megane

The images preview below is a performance and detail of Renault Magane which was presented at 2008 Paris Motor Show. This car variant has been sold on the market from November 2008. In the 2010 Renault Magane was produced in six different versions which were manufactured in Doui, France and Valenica, Spain. The text below is official information from the manufacturer:

Design

The new Mégane is a family hatchback of 4.30m in length with a dynamic stance, thanks

particularly to its short front and rear overhang, a 2.64m wheelbase, steeply-raked oofline and wide tracks.

The generous surface area and curvaceous forms of the body panels express sense of robustness and perceived quality. Seen from the side, the feature line extends the crease of the slightly prominent front wings rearward to emphasize the car’s broad, solid shoulders.

At the rear the two-part light clusters continue the feature line and facilitate access to the boot. The wide track dimensions (1.55m) ensure that the car sits squarely on the road, and this sense of stability is underlined by the steeply-raked rear screen and, indeed, by the entire rearend design.

New Renault Mégane’s proportions, the form of the beltline and the large door panels exude a feeling of protection. This blend of fluid lines coupled with the generous proportions of the bodywork also maximizes the visual effect produced by the light reflecting off the body, while the range of metallic paint finishes includes the all-new Ecume Blue.

Particular attention has been paid to reducing the cut lines between the different body panels (e.g. windscreen pillars, fuel filler flap) and the front and rear bumpers discreetly incorporate the parking proximity sensors. The roofline also benefits from specific treatment thanks to the use of laser brazing which eliminates the need for roof trimming.

Interior

The interior makes extensive use of fluid forms. The impression that the dashboard is suspended is reinforced by the taut horizontal lines that highlight the curve of the decorative trim. All the controls have been carefully positioned and fall easily to hand both close to the steering wheel and on the centre console, with a view to freeing up as much space as possible for an even roomier cabin.

The fully integrated dashboard cowl benefits from a finish which is soft to the touch and

resistant to daily use and the ageing effects of sunlight. The windscreen wipers are aesthetically concealed beneath the hood line, a choice which also favours acoustic and aerodynamic performance. The interior trim has been carefully thought through to produce a range of distinct ambiences depending on equipment level. Customers can choose between a light trim

that focused on travelling comfort or a darker ambience with a sportier feel.

Technical features

The range of engines for the new Mégane includes six dCi diesel units – 85, 90, 105, 110, 130 and 150 – and two gasoline engines – the 1.6 16V with 100/110hp and the 2.0 16V 140hp (180hp in the TCe variant). Depending on version, these engines can be mated

to five- or six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. The range will also include biofuel-compatible engines (bioethanol and biodiesel).

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Elegance Sedan Variant, the Renault Symbol

Renault Symbol was unveiled at 2008 Moscow Motor Show. The Symbol is a three box sedan variant that take the position of Clio Symbol. This sedan variant was expected to explore automotive market in Turkey and Russia. This Renault Symbol is a result of collaboration between engineering and design tem at the Technocentre (France), in Romania and in Turkey. This car variant was produced by Oyak-Renault plant in Bursa, Turkey.

The Renault Symbol is presented in 1.43 m of height and 4.26 m of length. The exterior of this car is characterized by sleek and stylish look. The front – end preview is defined by the headlight design and the presence of special grille. The rear detail owns wrap round rear light and colored rear bumper. Renault Symbol is equipped with large enough trunk that can store 506 liters of fuel capacity. The engine variants of this car are a 1.2 16V 75hp gasoline and 1.5 dCi 85hp diesel.

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Kangoo be bop Z.E,Electric Car Variant from Renault

The electric car concept named Kangoo be bop Z.E was unveiled by Renault manufacturer. This electric vehicle is predicted will be produced in this year. The car is equipped with 60hp electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. This compact electric car design can run about 100 km. The unique design on this Kangoo be bop Z.E electric car is achieved by metallic acid green trim and satin-finish chrome. The car which was first introduced at 2008 Paris Motor Show features low-energy LED (light-emitting diode) ar the front and rear light. Here is complete information from the official press release:

Design

Kangoo be bop Z.E. is derived from the production version of Kangoo be bop and is instantly recognisable by its ‘Energy Blue’ body colour, while the Renault logos on the grille and wheels are picked out in satin-finish blue-hued chrome. Inside, the satin-finish chrome and metallic acid green trim ensure a unique ambience, further expressed by the specific grey velour upholstery and embroidered ‘printed circuit’ motifs.

Like the Z.E. Concept concept car which was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Kangoo be bop Z.E. is equipped with low-energy LED (light-emitting diode) front and rear lighting to optimise energy use. Meanwhile, the car’s aerodynamics have been significantly reworked to reduce energy consumption. Kangoo be bop Z.E. sits on 18-inch full disc wheels, and its ground clearance has been lowered by 20mm compared with that of the production Kangoo be bop.

Linear displays on the outside of Kangoo be bop Z.E.’s doors show how much charge is left in the battery by simply activating the remote central locking control. Inside, a gauge to the left of the instrument panel provides the driver with a permanent indication of how much battery charge remains.

Features

Kangoo be bop Z.E. is an all-electric zero emission vehicle. It is powered by a 60hp (44kw) electric motor which revs to 12,000rpm and boasts greater efficiency (90 per cent) than an internal combustion engine. Kangoo be bop Z.E.’s electric motor is coupled to a reducer which replaces the gearbox traditionally mated to internal combustion engines.

This reducer has a single, constant output ratio. Electrical energy is transmitted to the motor by a power electronics unit which incorporates the controller that delivers the required amount of energy to the rotor.

Kangoo be bop Z.E. is equipped with compact, lithium-ion batteries produced by AESC (Automotive Electric Supply Corporation), a Nissan-NEC joint venture which was founded in April 2007.

The performance of these batteries compared with former-generation nickel metal hydride batteries is superior in every domain, including performance, reliability, safety and efficiency.

Lithium-ion batteries do not suffer from the so-called memory effect which results from incomplete charge cycles, ultimately leading to a fall in capacity. The AESC battery is expected to deliver between 80 and 100 per cent of its original capacity for six years.

The compact dimensions of lithium-ion batteries enable the vehicle’s configuration to be optimised and a wide range of applications to be envisaged. In the case of Kangoo be bop Z.E., the battery is located underneath the dashboard.

It consequently doesn’t encroach on either cabin space or boot capacity, making it possible to keep the same arrangement of four individual seats as that seen on the standard Kangoo be bop.

The battery comprises 48 modules, each of which incorporates four elementary cells. It is inside these cells that the electro-chemical reactions take place, enabling electrical current to be produced or energy to be stored.

A year and a half ahead of the launch of Renault’s production electric vehicles, the 15kWh battery of the Kangoo be bop Z.E. prototype delivers a range of approximately 100km. At launch, Renault electric vehicles will profit from an evolution to their battery technology which will take their real-world range to 160km.

Last but not least, lithium-ion batteries are recyclable and the Renault-Nissan Alliance is actively working on establishing recycling processes and infrastructures adapted to automotive batteries.

Kangoo be bop Z.E. is charged via a MarechalTM-type socket located behind a flap at the front of the vehicle alongside the right-hand headlamp. The other end of the cable is fitted with a normal plug which connects to the mains supply.

This plug permits two different battery-charging modes:

a conventional charge via a household mains supply (10A or 16A 220V) which can charge the vehicle in a timescale of between six to eight hours. This mode is perfectly suited to vehicles which are parked up overnight or during the day at the workplace.

a so-called ‘quick charge’ using a 32A 400V three phase socket, enabling up to 80 per cent of Kangoo be bop Z.E.’s capacity to be charged in approximately 30 minutes.

Approximately twenty car manufacturers – including Renault – and energy groups have been working with the German group RWE to develop a universal standard plug. Shown at April’s Hanover Messe technology fair, it will be used to charge the batteries of future Renault electric vehicles. The three phase plug can be used with a 400V supply enabling a complete charge in approximately 20 minutes. This multi-partner agreement marks a significant step forward in the development of mass market electric vehicles. Kangoo be bop Z.E. is also equipped with a brake energy recovery system which enables it to be charged while on the move.

The Alliance’s electric vehicle strategy

The Renault-Nissan Alliance aims at starting associations with governments, city authorities and energy companies with a view to promoting the widespread use of electric vehicles across the world. Twenty-four such partnerships have already been sealed to date.

The first all-electric Nissan vehicle is due to be launched in the United States and Japan in 2010, and Nissan is set to market its electric vehicles worldwide from 2012.

Renault will start marketing all-electric models in 2011, beginning with a family saloon in Israel, and a utility version of New Kangoo in Europe. Two new, highly innovative vehicles are then scheduled for release in 2012.

Renault’s zero-emission, silent-running electric vehicles will incontestably break new ground, while at the same being affordable for the majority of road users.

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New Renault R-Space

Renault R-Space MPV Concept is introduced at 2011 Geneva Motor Show. This MPV concept brings the Dezir Concept with original interior design that takes inspirations from modern furniture style. The dimension of this MPV vehicle is 4.25 meters in length. The exterior design of this R-Space shows the flowing design with soft line and smooth surface. The exterior design is inspired by human body. The one box is coupled with dynamic rear design and front end section, whereas the profile is designed with tapered side windows. Below is the complete information about this car.

Official Press Release:

Exterior Design

“Renault R-Space Concept brings together qualities long considered opposed: family, functionality, sportiness and sensuality,” explains Axel Breun, Director of Design for Concept and Show Cars. “It answers the expectations of a large slice of our modern society.”

The tapered profile of the side windows emphasizes the dynamic profile, while the large windscreen and panoramic roof – the thickness of which gradually changes – transform the passenger compartment into a cosy cocoon of shade.

The nose of Renault R-Space Concept adapts the new visual identity (centered on the large, vertically-oriented Renault lozenge) to the proportions of an MPV. The body panels are shaped as sculptured volumes, meaning that the eye is drawn much more to reflections and the play of the light than to the lines themselves.

The body design uses strong forms inspired by the human body. “With R-Space, it was the pent-up energy in tensed muscles that inspired me,” reveals Fabrice Pouille, exterior designer. “I wanted to make people feel the urge to caress the body, to make it sensuous – despite the fact that this is an MPV aimed at families.”

Renault’s strategic sequence of concept car designs brings with it a parallel progression in their colours: starting with the passionate red of DeZir, future concept cars will follow the sequence of the chromatic circle. Coming after the orange employed for Captur, Renault R-Space Concept is clad in honey-gold bodywork.

interior design

The theme being that of the family, it was the image of the family Sunday breakfast that provided the inspiration for Renault R-Space Concept’s colours and materials.

“The tenderness and warmth of these shared moments find their expression in tones that are hot and ‘sweet’: the white of the milk, the golden shades of the honey, the brown of the chocolate,” explains Laurence Widmer, Head of Colours and Materials on the R-Space concept car. The theme of softness and sweetness is also mirrored in the choice of materials – including suede – which are lush to look at and pleasing to the touch.

Interior designer Alexandre Gommier explains: “To reinterpret this idea in a modern context, we provided a strong visual and functional contrast between the driver environment, where the focus is on driving pleasure, and a surprising and highly-original rear section conceived as a play space for children.”

The scene comes to view as soon as you open the double doors which, unobstructed by any central pillar, give clear access to a spectacular interior designed to trigger strong emotions from the very first glance.

In terms of interior design, the family likeness to the DeZir concept car is clearly visible at the front in the forms of the dashboard and seats. The driver enjoys a cockpit-like environment, with a section of the seemingly floating dashboard being specifically dedicated to driving functions. The interlinking movement suggested by the shaping of the front seat backrests is a return to the idea of a couple in love.

At the rear, the world revolves around children. This is a play space, flexible and infinitely versatile, and formed from a simple and universal shape – the cube.

Twenty-seven miniature motors power an array of height-adjustable hexahedrons, allowing four settings to be programmed, from an all-flat surface, to a booster seat, a table or a random configuration (only when the vehicle is parked) for children’s games.

The cube is a consistent theme in furniture design but not something one expects to come across in the world of cars: in Renault R-Space Concept’s cabin, however, it is very much in evidence – to the extent of even forming the covering for the floor and door casings.

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