Renault will celebrate the Clio’s 20th anniversary with a RS Special Edition which boasts a new colour combination: A Deep Black roof and a Pearlescent White body. The Renault Clio RS 20th will offer a Formula 1-style rear diffuser, upper hatch rail, a new assertive front-grille, a front lip spoiler, and a front splitter. There are new bumper mouldings for the front...

Renault has revealed the Twingo Gordini RS for South Africa, a model which features Malte Blue metallic paint with white racing stripes. The front end has been enhanced with foglamps and a lipspoiler, where there are new side mirrors and tinted rear windows. There is also a set of 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels available, and Gordini Series badges. Inside will boast two-tone...

Renault’s all-electric concept known as the DeZir has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The model pronounced “desire” boasts gullwing doors, a curvaceous interior, a mid-mounted electric motor and 110kW of power with 226Nm of torque. There is a 24kWh lithium-ion battery which allows for a range of 160km. There is a 0-100km/h time of 5 seconds with...

Renault has released their ZOE vehicle at the Paris Motor Show where it is a similar size to the Clio. In fact, the Renault Zoe here might become the replacement model for the Clio. The concept features a new front end with integrated lighting, a new grille, and trapezoidal lights. There are 19-inch wheels which offer in- and out-of-town driving. Power for the Zoe Concept...

Renault has revealed their Twizy, a model which will fall under the Zero Emission branding which currently holds the Fluence and Kangoo Van. The Z.E. Twizy will be a city-skipper which offers 15kW of power with 57Nm of torque from an electric motor. A top speed of 75km/h is possible with this motor. Renault’s Twizy is aimed at city-people looking for a second car,...

Renault has used the Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover, Germany to reveal their brand new Kangoo Express Z.E. Essentially the Kangoo Express Z.E. is an all-electric panel van which offers companies the ability to travel around using greener technology. Power for the Kangoo Z.E. comes from a 22kWh lithium-ion battery pack which powers a 44kW electric motor with 226Nm of...

Prior to the Paris Motor Show, Renault has revealed their facelifted Laguna lift-back and Sports Tourer model. The facelifted Laguna’s will offer a new set of headlights and a restyled bumper with a prominent grille. Engine wise there will be a 1.5-litre dCi 82kW diesel engine, as well as the dCi 97kW and dCi 112kW option with Renault’s 4Control four-wheel...

Renault South Africa are looking to expand their range with the new Megane Shake It!. The Shake It! is a 1.6-litre 16v model which uses the same five-door configuration as the Megane Dynamique. The entry-level Shake It! will offer 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, and a dark charcoal upholstery for the interior. On the safety side of things there will be driver and...

Renault has upgraded the Koleos SUV range for South Africa. The updated model will receive better performance, and new specifications under the standard guise. Renault’s base Koleos 2.5 Dynamique 4×2 will offer cruise control, an upgraded sound system incorporating Bluetooth, integrated TOM TOM Navigation and hands-free keycard as standard features. The two...

Renault has revealed their brand new flagship sedan at the Moscow Motor Show in Russia. The new flagship is called the Latitude and it will be manufactured in South Korea at the Busan Renault-Samsung-Motors plant. The Renault Latitude pictured here will be available in South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Russia and the Ukraine. The French brand will reveal a slightly more...

This is said to be the new Renault Clio 4 for 2012. There are a few shared features when compared to previously leaked images of the new Clio. The image is said to be real, however there’s no official confirmation on this. When compared to the design sketches, the Clio 4 in this image boasts door handles, headlights, different wheels and new side sills. There’s...

Renault South Africa are planning to launch the Sandero Stepway into the passenger car segment during the November month of this year. The Renault Stepway will be the flagship model for the Sandero range where it boasts new styling and a 20mm raised ride height. There will be satin and chrome trim, front fog lights and black bushplate headlamps. The Sandero Stepway will...

Renault has added the Clio S to the South African market where it will boast a sporty look with exclusive, and distinctive, design details. The Renault Clio S will fill the gap below the RS where it will be slightly more affordable. “While the Clio RS is undoubtedly one of the most exciting hot hatches available today, the launch of the sporty Clio S allows us to...

Renault South Africa will launch six new models before the end of 2010. At the moment Renault has released 12 new vehicles in only 18 months, and they aren’t done just yet. The next four months will see the following being released. Renault Clio S A 1.6-litre Dynamique derivative for younger drivers. More news here. Limited number of Renault Sport models Two...

Renault has revealed the first images, and details on their brand new DeZir concept which shows the French automakers new design style. The all-electric concept will show its face at the Paris Motor Show where it will house a 110kW motor with 226Nm of torque. Pronounced ‘desire’ in France, the Renault concept is aimed at enhanced styling and greener-futures....