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The automotive industry in France can be put on a par with the German one. In terms of car production, France ranks 3rd in Europe after Germany and Russia (data for 2012). Renault is one of the ten largest transport manufacturers. It's no secret that French cars are produced under license in many countries around the world. What does the French auto industry offer buyers?

Renault

The largest company, represented in most countries of the world, owns shares in Nissan, AvtoVAZ, Dacia, Bugatti, Daimler, Volvo. If you go to the car dealerships of dealers, then the choice you will expect is quite wide.

Renault Duster is a budget crossover, which we wrote a lot about on Vodi.su. It is presented in a large number of trim levels at prices from 539 to 779 thousand rubles.

Renault Koleos is a mid-size SUV with prices starting at 1 and going up to 489 million.

There are also minivans popular today in the lineup:

• Renault Scenic - 1,1-1,3 million;
• Renault Kangoo is a universal hard worker, prices start at 935 thousand and reach 1,1 million rubles.

It is impossible to pass by the bestseller - Renault Logan - a budget sedan, for which you will need to pay 430-600 thousand. Today, the car has undergone significant facelift and restyling, it is presented in the second generation.

Renault Fluence is a C-class sedan. Built on the same platform as Scenic. Prices in the range of 800 thousand - one million.

Renault Latitude - E-segment. Business class sedan at prices ranging from one to 1,5 million rubles. A dynamic and comfortable ride is guaranteed thanks to powerful 2- and 2,5-liter engines, as well as automatic transmission and CVT (6-speed variator).

The French corporation produces popular hatchbacks and station wagons. Renault Sandero is not too expensive car with good technical characteristics, it will cost 450-590 thousand.

The public also liked the cross-version of this hatchback - Renault Sandero Stepway. A variant with increased cross-country ability due to increased ground clearance and more powerful tires will cost 550-630 thousand.

Renault Megane (796 thousand - 997 thousand) and a charged version of Renault Megane RS (1,5 million rubles) are popular hatchbacks with an interesting appearance. On the sports version, you can accelerate to hundreds in 6 seconds.

Renault Clio RS is a sporty version of the popular B-class hatchback. The RS is equipped with a 200-horsepower 1,6-liter engine, thanks to which acceleration to a hundred takes only 6,7 seconds. Such a pleasure will be expensive - one and a half million rubles.

Peugeot

Peugeot and Citroen have merged into PSA Peugeot-Citroen, however the cars are produced under different brands. Unlike Renault, Peugeot cars belong to a higher price segment, which is immediately noticeable in the price tags.

Peugeot 208 GTI is a stylish hatchback with a powerful 1,6-liter engine and original wheels. It costs from 1,3 million rubles.

Peugeot 308 - 5-door hatchback. Prices are in the range of 1,1-1,3 million. It is offered in three trim levels with 115 and 150 hp engines.

Peugeot 2008 is a front-wheel drive city crossover, it comes with petrol and diesel engines ranging from 68 to 120 hp. Prices - 900 thousand-1,2 million.

Peugeot 3008 is a restyled urban crossover with front-wheel drive. You will need to pay 1,2-1,5 million rubles for it.

Peugeot 4008 - all-wheel drive SUV, 1,4-1,65 million rubles. Produced with two-liter engines running on gasoline. Transmission - automatic or manual.

Peugeot Partner - minivan, van. There are both passenger and cargo options. The passenger version costs from 979 thousand to 1,2 million rubles, the cargo version costs 900-975 thousand.

Peugeot Expert - 9-seater minibus or cargo bus. Also known as Expert Tepee. Prices - 1,4-1,77 million.

Citroen

Citroen products can hardly be called budget. But then there are models worthy of admiration.

Minivans:

• Citroen Berlingo (970 thousand-1,25 million);
• Citroen C3 and C4 Picasso (Grand Picasso) - station wagon minivans for 5-7 passengers. The cost is from 850 thousand to 1,6 million.

Noteworthy is the front- and all-wheel drive crossover Citroen C4 Aircross. The car has a compact size and bold design, it will cost between 1,28-1,65 million rubles.

The C5 station wagon and its cross version, the Citroen C5 Cross Tourer, have proven themselves well (prices are from 1,6 to 2,2 million)

Well, fans of urban compact hatchbacks can pay attention to:

• C1 hatchback (A-class) at a price of 680 thousand;
• C4 and DS3 - urban B-class hatchbacks (1-1,1 million rubles).

Aixam-MEGA

I would like to dwell on this manufacturer, which produces subcompact cars for the city, you don’t even need to have a license to drive such vehicles in many EU countries. Judge for yourself.

Aixam Crossline - nanocrossover, maximum speed - 45 km / h, engine size - 0,4 liters, power - 4 hp. (price about 10-14 thousand euros), runs on diesel, gasoline or biofuel (consumption 3 liters) can travel 60 km on a battery.

Another popular model is the Aixam City, which is driven by an electric motor and is capable of squeezing out 4 hp. These machines are very popular in Europe. About 10-20 thousand of them are produced per year.

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