Renault is already offering the fourth-generation Clio and as a station wagon, again bearing the Grandtour name. Sometimes at a party it happens that you spend a quarter of an hour talking in the kitchen, and then you find that most of the guests have left, and there is no one left for the three pizzas that you just took out. bake. Likewise, the small batches of station wagons seemed to fall apart. Before that, they were there: Polo Variant, but only one generation, which was clearly superseded by the Fiat Palio Weekend, as well as from the Opel Corsa B Caravan in the period 1997-2001. The 2008 Peugeot crossover replaced the 207 SW. Now, when the new Renault Clio arrives in the hall, it is only found with the cousin's lineup. Skoda Fabia Combi…

All about Renault Captur: prices, engines, strengths and weaknesses of the second generation of the small French SUV The second generation of Renault Captur - 2019 - a small French SUV and front-wheel drive is developed on the same platform as the Nissan Juke. In this Buying Guide of Renault Captur - one of the best offers in the segment - we will show you in detail all the versions present in the "children's" price list Crossovers Regi: Prices, Motori, accessories, performance, strengths, defects and the more you expressed it. Renault Captur photos Renault Captur: main characteristics The second series of Renault Captur is a carefully designed SUV suitable for those looking for a versatile vehicle: the very useful sliding rear sofa is standard across the range. Il boot easily meets the needs of a family, and rear passengers have many centimeters available for…

With the new Trafic and the upgraded Master Concern, Renault is defending its leading position in the European light commercial vehicle market. And it’s not easy for leaders… What should a manufacturer do to maintain its hard-won market leadership? Just continue in the same vein, risking missing out on new trends and falling behind changing public sentiment and demands? Bold innovation? And won’t that alienate customers who want “more of the same”? Clearly, the right path lies in combining the two strategies, as we see with Renault vans. Since 1998, the French company has been number 1 in this market in Europe, and 16 years of leadership show that this is not an isolated success, but…

First impressions of the most powerful diesel version of the Talisman saloon The change is radical. After decades of various experiments and persistent attempts to break the traditional character of the European middle class and the even more conservative views of its customers, Renault They decided to make a sharp turn and said goodbye to the idea of ​​​​a large hatchback and its convenient, but clearly difficult for the public to digest large rear lid. Judging by the results of the work of chief designer Laurent van den Acker and his colleagues, the transition to the traditional three-volume scheme is not a bad idea. A dynamic silhouette with pleasant proportions and large wheels, an original sound from the rear, reminiscent of some American models and a powerful statement of belonging to the French brand with an impressive radiator grille with an even more impressive emblem.…

Two years and 100 km with the popular large passenger van Renault Grand Kangoo has served faithfully in our newsroom for two years, for example as a photo equipment carrier, a house change assistant, a tire carrier, a baby carriage and a passenger bus. Balance after 100 km run. When Renault introduced the new extended-wheelbase Grand Kangoo in 2012, images from the 15-year-old market premiere of the van, transport van and passenger van lineup were still in our memory. At the time, the ad featured a lovesick rhinoceros climbing onto the back of a fourth French model and gently shaking his senses like a rhinoceros. The message of the hilarious TV spot was: "Kangu is invincible." Seven-Seat Space This crude display of strength and genetic...

First impressions of the Frenchman with all-wheel drive and 205 hp. Sporty styling with accentuated spoilers, large aluminum rims and impressive cross-section tailpipes on both sides of the rear diffuser. At first glance, it looks like the people at Renaultsport have done a great job of creating the first sporty variant of a compact model using the alliance's state-of-the-art CMF platform. Renault-Nissan. In fact, the intervention of the sports department goes much deeper under the dynamic shell. Along with a sports chassis with a modified power steering, larger front brake discs and 4Control active rear steering, under the hood of the Renault Megane GT there is a modification of the unit known from the Clio Renaultsport 200-1,6, a 205-liter turbo engine with 280 hp. and 100 Nm combined with a seven-speed transmission…

The fifth generation of the small bestseller is a significantly grown and mature car. The fourth version of Clio, released seven years ago, made a real revolution in the development of the model - it was radically different in appearance and concept from its predecessors and became the first successor of the new design language of the brand, which was later continued by Mégane, Talisman, Kadjar, etc. No less interesting was the view from the inside of Clio - it was the first Renault product equipped with the R-LINK system with a large vertically located touch screen on the center console. At that time, transferring control of most functions in the car to the touch screen seemed very innovative, especially for a representative of the small class. On the other hand, over the years, many people have come to the conclusion that the control of some often…

Megane – another Renault-Nissan model with a new 1,3-liter turbo engine In fact, the current version of the Renault Megane is a car that hardly needs a detailed introduction – the model is among the best-selling in many European countries. Three years ago, the model won the prestigious Car of the Year 2017 award. The efforts of the Renault-Nissan alliance to keep one of its most important products in shape on the Old Continent are impressive – the model has gradually received a wide range of options, including elegant and at the same time very functional sedans and station wagons. Modern turbo unit Now the latest highlight of the Megane product portfolio is the launch of a new generation of 1,3-liter turbocharged petrol engines equipped with direct injection and a turbocharger. Two modifications of the new unit…

Video This is why this Mégane Renault Sport also surprises. As long as you drive it calmly, calmly, that's how it behaves. Its engine does not push the revs, since it also pulls well at idle and in the range from 1.500 to the ignition lock, the driver can count on its generous assistance at all times. It can pull even less at lower revs than many other engine versions of the same car. There is (unfortunately) no excuse for not being able to move in such speed limits with such a powerful engine. The Mégane RS is a car for every day. Understandably, as long as the driver is disciplined in terms of pressing the gas. As with the Clio RS,…

197 horsepower in a small car: Renault is definitely not kidding with its new pride Clio Sport F1-Team, which has a fast two-liter four-cylinder engine under the hood. Warm yellow paintwork, heavily bulged front wings and F1-like adhesive films: in this “package”, the Renault Clio Sport F1 is definitely not for people who care about discretion … Wherever you look, the car looks distinctly dynamic, and in border mode its behavior is characterized by a noticeable but not dangerous tendency to skid backwards - figuratively speaking, this Clio moves along the road with the ease and agility of a professional salsa dancer. giving the pilot great driving pleasure. The engine will please every sports car enthusiast. The Clio engine is definitely …

The transmission of the French crossover is trained to impersonate an “automatic” – this gives acceleration energy and emotion. In the rear view camera of the “Kaptur”, the bumper of an American car from the 1950s with a predatory shine of chrome fangs moves. The coupe parked at the hotel is painted in two colors according to the fashion of that time, like the French crossover. Such a color is strongly associated with the premium class, but Renault offers it for an inexpensive mass model. A few months after the start of sales of Kaptur, the French manufacturer created an entire “studio” – the Atelier Renault individualization program with a capital letter in the form of the Eiffel Tower. In addition, the crossover received a new transmission – a variator. Color differentiation of the roof is becoming more accessible – in addition to Renault, Suzuki offers it for the Vitara. It looks great, even with a dark brown body, not…