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Spied: New Renault Megane, caught in tests

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

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The new generation of  Renault Megane was surprised in testing britanicilor photos from AutoExpress. All English journalists were those who presented the first images of a prototype III Renault Megane coupe version in completely discovered. If the first pictures of the new Megane have been made in the factory where copies asambleaza pilot spion surprind new photos of the third generation of French model camuflata while it was tested by the engineers from Renault.

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This time we see the version with five-door hatchback has covered with the banda of camuflaj. It seems that Touch of aggression imprumutata from Laguna new design is maintained by the manufacturer only for the French versions of top, as the coupe. Although Renault has tried to keep the new generation in mystery, have already been presented to the public two variants of the bodywork of the new Megane. Producatorului of Hexagon is not the only left us with the style surprinda other versions of equipment built after this model, as we used to. Thus, the variations are expected sedan, and cabrio estate, some sources even claiming that in the Megane range will be inserted a crossover version which will have a smaller body size than in the Scenic MPV.

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The future generation Renault Megane platform is built on Nissan’s Qashqai and will be launched in the fall at the Auto Salon in Paris. It is expected that the new Megane to be a serious competitor for the Peugeot 308, Kia Cee’d and to the sixth generation of his Volkswagen Golf, which will be disclosed in the same auto event .

OFFICIAL: New Renault Laguna Coupe

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

 

New Renault Laguna Coupe

Renault presented during last weekend at Film Festival in Cannes than-expected coupe version of Laguna. Although it is based on “classic” version Laguna berlina, Coupe version is completely different with regards to the exterior and aesthetic details, forms “borrowed” from the successful Aston Martin.
Basically, the main difference compared to Laguna sedan is the lack of post pair of doors and accentuata curve and elegance plonjata towards the rear. Stopurile represents one of the basic elements of the French model, they debordand through simplicity and dynamism. Very interesting and shape the hatch, with two ribs which inainteaza towards the middle.
Laguna Coupe will have two V6 engines, one diesel and one gas. The engine has a gas cylinder capacity of 3.5 liters and 240 out of HP and 330 Nm while dieselul the 3.0 liter V6 - already shown at Frankfurt in 2007 - generating 235 horses of power and 450 Nm. Besides these two motorizari top, Laguna Coupe and will receive versions based on the most potente engines available at the same time berlina version of Laguna (2.0 liter four cylinder gasoline and diesel).
The main technological innovation who appears on the Laguna Coupe is the direction the whole Active Drive, it dubland hauling a front for excellent behavior on the road. She appears and a gearbox innovative - AJ0 - which has six reports.

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Ultima Edition, the most powerful Renault Megane RS

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

 

Renault Megane RS Ultima Edition

Renault is growing their models with a special edition of the Megane hatchback variant RS. The new version of performance was named Ultima Edition and as a name and say, could be the last edition of the RS hatchback, which awaits a replacement next year.
The new special edition will be the most potenta Megane RS version ever created under capota it is hiding the 255 HP. This resource corelata with a total mass of 1235 kg, manages to print hatchback’s notable performances: a throttle from 0 to 100 km / h in just 5.7 seconds.
The new abilities of the car are held in frau with a modified suspension, installed by the sports division of Renault. Last May Edition will provide prospective clients jante of its 18 inch alloy and a new exhaust system, which helps the engine to breathe better.
Renault Megane RS Ultima Edition will be available on the market with a price starting at 32,000 euros.

The first Renault Megane electric version unveiled in Israel

Monday, May 19th, 2008

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Renault has made an important step in the field of electric vehicles in this weekend from Tel Aviv. The manufacturer, together with the French initiators of the project Better Place, gave the first public demonstration of an electric version of the model Renault Megane.
Both companies are optimistic about the success of the new version, most likely the first having been Megane electric debuteze Israeli market in 2010. Until then, however, the first fleet test will start on the streets of Tel Aviv even since the spring of next year.
Electric engine installed on the current generation Megane will be powered by a battery developed in partnership by Nissan and NEC, which allows sedanului to reach an autonomy of 201 kilometers. Electric version performances are not at all negligible, sprintul 0-100 km / h realizandu-in just 8 seconds.
Until 2010, when Renault Megane electric version will reach the market in Israel, over 150 stations instead of batteries will take birth within the territory of Hebrew. These locations will allow replacement batteries discarded ready loaded with some time to change the battery is identical to that required of a full fuel.
Chauffeurs will also incarce her home so the battery as well as points where the future will operate power stations. Moreover, Renault announces that the electric version will have a starting price identical to that of the gasoline version.

Renault-Nissan Announce $2,500 ULC Budget Car, To Be Built in India

Monday, May 12th, 2008

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The first company to challenge India’s Ratan Tata and his $2,500 Nano minicar will be the Renault – Nissan Alliance that announced today the formation of a joint-venture company with Indian carmaker “Bajaj Auto” to develop, produce and market a new budget-mobile with prices starting from 2500 USD or 1.620 EUR with the current exchange rates. According to a common press release by the involved parties, the new joint-venture company will be 50% owned by Bajaj Auto, 25% by Renault and 25% by Nissan. The $2,500 car, code-named ULC, will be produced at an all-new plant to be constructed in Chakan (Maharashtra state) in India. Initial planned capacity will be 400,000 units per year with sales set to start in early 2011 in India, as a primary market, with growth potential in other emerging markets around the world.