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#renault #r17 #renaultr17 #renaultconcept #retroconcept #retro #oraito #restomod #renaulrestomod #designcar #designconcept Since 2021, Renault has taken part in several collaborations with contemporary designers, creating original and innovative concepts that take a fresh look at its exceptional heritage. Today, Renault is presenting a new and unique restomod show car, developed in collaboration with French designer Ora Ïto. Based on the iconic Renault 17 sports coupé, R17 electric restomod x Ora Ïto is a sculptural retake on the model launched in 1971. Unveiled on 4 September at Maison5 in Paris, R17 electric restomod x Ora Ïto will be on display on the Renault stand at the Paris Motor Show, between 14 and 20 October...

#renault #symbioz #renaultsymbioz #compactsuv #suv #germancarforum Renault has revealed the name of its new C-segment compact family SUV: Symbioz With a name reflecting Renault's new design language, Symbioz combines driving pleasure with interior space and the fuel-efficiency of the E-Tech full hybrid 145 engine The latest vehicle in the brand's C-segment offensive, Renault Symbioz joins a range of complementary vehicles designed to meet all customer needs Renault Symbioz will be revealed in spring 2024 Symbioz sounds like the French ‘symbiose’, derived from the ancient Greek ‘symbiosis’, meaning ‘living together’, a value deeply rooted in the DNA of Renault, with the slogan “cars for living”. It is a word that is similar in many...

The first production vehicle to embody Renault’s new sustainability strategy The Renaulution’ second C-segment EV All-new Renault Scénic to be revealed during IAA Mobility 2023 on September 4 in Munich Revealed during the ChangeNOW Summit in Paris, Scénic Vision concept-car announced Renault’s second step on C-segment electric vehicles ; enhancing a comprehensive lineup of fully electric passenger cars: with Mégane E-Tech electric, ZOE and Twingo. Scénic Vision paved the way to a more sustainable, safe and inclusive mobility. Visionary and exploratory, it embodied the most advanced technological prospects for decarbonization. All-new Renault Scénic E-Tech electric will set itself in the way paved by Scénic Vision, being the first...

Now that the campaign to reconquer the C-segment – one of the main goals in the Renaulution strategic plan – is well under way with the Megane E-Tech electric, Arkana and Austral success stories, it’s time for Renault to make its next move on the D-segment. The first one was a reboot of the family-friendly All-new Espace; the second is a completely new and daring model: The All-new Rafale. Now that Renault has revamped its arsenal of technology for hybrid powertrains, chassis, and electronic equipment, it could no longer deprive its customers of a vehicle born and bred for driving pleasure – or deprive the brand of a new flagship. The All-new Renault Rafale is both. Rafale is a French word that evokes wind, and is also an...

First ever electric vehicle (EV) to earn the title of International Van of The Year in 2011, thereby creating a new vehicle category, Renault Kangoo is the segment’s all-time best-selling model The Maubeuge factory in northern France has produced more than 90,000 Renault Kangoo & 10,000 partners vehicles fully electric vehicles since 2011. Since its launch, the model has served as an ideal testing ground for the brand’s electric vehicles RENAULT KANGOO, EV PIONEER AND LEADER Renault Kangoo has played an important and sometimes little-known role in aiding Renault develop expertise in electric vehicles. While Renault began exploring the idea of electric vans back in 1985 with an EV version of the Renault Express running on nickel-zinc...

In 1983, Renault unveiled the vehicle that can fittingly be called the first car for life and living, the Renault Espace. It was pioneering, often imitated, never equaled, and has earned iconic status over five generations. Renault is now unveiling the All-new Espace, the new people carrier seating 5 or 7, which will join the line-up leading the brand’s charge in the C and D segments. The Espace started a revolution, ushered in a vision of the future and has never stopped changing with the times. Today’s the All-new Espace has an SUV vibe and athletic and elegant design, and the Esprit Alpine trim adds a motorsports edge. It has remained true to its 5- or 7-seater long-distance people-carrier DNA and is still the Renault range’s most...

The Renault 4EVER Trophy show-car revisits the iconic Ile-de-France Blue that debuted on the 4L in 1962. The 4EVER Trophy’s new look will be publicly shown for the first time at the French Open when it opens on May 22. While production of the 4L stopped more than 30 years ago, its name is still a head-liner! This was made evident when the Renault 4EVER Trophy show-car was unveiled last year at the Paris Motor Show. Inspired by the original Renault 4, the show car paves the way for a future compact full-electric B-segment SUV and is sure to cause quite a stir when showing off its new look at the 2023 French Open in Paris! To accentuate its delightfully retro charm, the 4EVER Trophy comes decked in a hue inspired by the launch colour...

Following Megane E-Tech electric in 2020, Austral is the second Renault model to have been subject to the Confirmation Runs. It has thus covered nearly 3 million kilometres on all types of roads, and that’s even before its commercial launch. Behind the wheel, around a hundred of employees put themselves in the shoes of the customers while testing the car. Their objective: identify any possible improvements to ensure that Austral reaches the best performance in terms of driving pleasure, quality, and reliability. Led by Thierry Charvet, Renault Group Industrial and Quality Director, the company’s Quality strategic plan is one of Renaulution's main pillars. At the heart of the Quality plan, the reliability of new models under...

Renault unveils the All-new Espace, its new 5- or 7- seater SUV True to the genes of the 5 previous generations, the All-new Renault Espace is in tune with the times to better meet the needs of today's customers Renault presents the genesis and the qualities of the All-new Espace in an original format: a documentary video with testimonials of the Renault brand top management and the experts of the car In 1983, Renault unveiled the vehicle that can fittingly be called the first car for life and living, the Renault Espace. It was pioneering, often imitated, never equalled and has earned iconic status over five generations. Renault is now unveiling the All-new Espace, the new people carrier seating 5 or 7, which will join the line-up...

Set to be unveiled in 2024, the future electric Renault 5 gives a glimpse of its future self through insight into its genesis and development. A first, decisive step in designing the future production model: testing the very first prototypes, also known as ‘mules’, on all types of terrain and grip, including in extremely cold conditions. These mules are the first to use the Alliance’s new CMF-B EV platform: ‘CMF’ for Common Module Family, ‘B’ for B-segment, and ‘EV’ for Electric vehicles The new full-electric platform means manufacturing costs 30% less than the ZOE. This means seamless driving pleasure. Mules: the first prototypes for the future electric Renault 5 To further develop and fine-tune the future electric Renault 5, Renault...