Category: Renault

Renault Kadjar will join the already crowded mid-sized crossovers in Australia when it arrives in November. Renault Australia Managing Director Anouk Poelmann says, “Starting from $29,990 RRP the Renault Kadjar is designed to be at home in any environment, features a strong visual identity, contemporary design with a focus on quality and will sit in the middle of Renault’s three-strong SUV range”. At the front Kadjar carries over the C-shape light signature from the Renault range. It strengthens it by integrating LED indicators into daytime running lights. Front and rear… Read more

Renault has opened pre-sale orders for a new limited edition of its Megane R.S. Trophy-R hot hatch which, according to the company, is the highest performance production car the French carmaker has ever sold. Australia has historically been one of Renault’s biggest markets for the Megane R.S. and, with global numbers extremely limited to 500, 20 units will be sent here, all in pearl white with red trim. Orders can be secured by deposit through a brand new online sales portal at the Renault website (www.renault.com.au/). In addition, one Megane… Read more

Renault Koleos is now offered in a special Formula Edition model inspired by Daniel Ricciardo and Renault’s rich motorsport heritage. The sporty Koleos Formula Edition will be an enhancement to Australia’s most popular specification, the Koleos Zen, with the addition of 19-inch Proteus alloys wheels with black centre caps, black exterior mirrors and silver side steps. A Formula Edition sticker at the rear will let others know you’re driving a Renault that’s out of the ordinary. Renault Koleos Formula Edition comes with a 4×2 drive train and is available in… Read more

Renault has made major changes to its Megane R.S. range. The biggest news is the introduction of an Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic to the Cup chassis model. The auto is already in use in the Sport chassis and has been strengthened to withstand the torque and revs of a high-performance engine. Based on the required take-off acceleration, in-gear acceleration and maximum speed, the Renault Sport engineers specific shift patterns: Comfort, Normal, Sport and Race. The EDC transmission also receives Multi-Change Down and Launch Control. Multi-Change Down drops several gears… Read more

A new more powerful turbo-petrol engine is available in automatic versions of the Renault Captur Zen and Intens. Producing 110kW (150 horsepower) of power, and 250Nm of torque from 1600rpm the 1.3 TCe 150 engine was launched on the limited edition Captur S-Edition in 2018, this new engine is now available across all specifications, replacing the 1.2-litre turbo. Captur Zen also receives a multimedia system update that now offers smartphone users the opportunity to stay connected through either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Captur Zen auto with 1.3-litre turbo is… Read more

A fascinating new powerful turbo engine is now available on Renault Captur. With a capacity of just 1.3 litres it develops up to 150 horsepower, hence its title 1.3 TCe 150. In Australian terms that 110kW, torque is an equally impressive 250 Nm from an amazingly low 1600 rpm. Despite this added power and torque the fuel consumption is rated at just 5.4 litres per 100 km on the combined cycle. We’ve yet to road test this new model but will do so asap and get back to you. The… Read more