Renault Road Tests
There is no doubt that Renault has turned the Clio into a classy little car. You almost expect to see a Jimmy Choo shopping bag on the back seat...
Sat, 13 May 2006
Renault expands the Gordini line, with more mainstream models like the 1.5 dCi benefiting from a sporty styling overhaul.
Tue, 13 Dec 2011
Video Driving Lesson Showing How To Drive Ultra Economically.
Sat, 26 Jun 2010
The best thing about the Renault Espace is the view.
You sit behind a panoramic windscreen, broken only by two slim screen pillars. (The...
Mon, 29 May 2006
I liked the original Modus a lot more than I had expected to. Cute, likeable, practical and a good drive summed it up.
Now Renault has stretched...
Wed, 21 May 2008
Just as Renault was first in Europe with a full size MPV (the innovative Espace), it was also first in Europe with a mid size MPV.
Now we...
Thu, 16 Apr 2009
Long wheelbase 4,597mm long version of Renault Kangoo Express van and combi.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Up against at least 23 direct competitors, and a total of 65 other 4x4 SUVs the Renault Koleos had better be good.
It is.
Renault doesn't...
Sat, 03 May 2008
The new Renault Laguna hatchback left some reviewers underwhelmed. Yet the Laguna Coupe has completely the opposite effect.
The shark's mouth...
Thu, 23 Oct 2008
The new Laguna is two cars in one. Instead of offering a choice between a saloon, a hatchback and an estate car, Renault gives us a choice between...
Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Guest Test by Chris Rees
Any car maker competing in the cut-throat D-segment (that's Mondeo-sized family cars) faces a dauntingly sheer rock-face...
Mon, 10 Dec 2007
The new Master, available from May 2010, is Renault’s big white van. It comes in lengths of 5,048mm, 5,548mm, 6,198mm with front wheel drive. And 6,198mm and 6,848mm with rear wheel drive. All are the same width of 2,070mm, or 2,470mm including the essential huge door mirrors.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010
New chain cam 1.2 turbo petrol engine and 1.6 DCI put the Megane back on the shopping list for a family hatchback or estate.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012
At the time of writing I don't know if the new Megane was voted European Car of the Year.
But it has been, it wouldn't have been a typical...
Sat, 08 Nov 2008
Renault has been very clever indeed.
Instead of offering a nondescript 3-door version of its new Megane, it has given us a coupe.
Which,...
Sat, 08 Nov 2008
Thursday 18th May 2006
Who would want to be a mainstream car manufacturer right now?
You can't just run off a million identikit Cortinas...
Thu, 18 May 2006
We have to thank the bravery of BMW and Renault. Just as car styling was becoming samey and safe, along came Chris Bangle and Patrick le Quemant....
Sun, 11 Apr 2004
Seriously cute, immensely likeable and very practical sums it up in one line. I hadn't expected to get on with the Modus as well as I did.
First...
Fri, 17 Dec 2004
Shock announcement: I'm about to recommend a Renault. I have just spent a week with a Scenic dCi 120 Privilege and, far from finding faults,...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
The Trafic has been refreshed from June 2010 with Renault’s 2.0 chain cam 2.0 dCi diesel engine, improved suspension, new dashboard and new equipment including Renault’s excellent £450 optional built-in Carminat TomTom satnav.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010
The biggest enemy of the new Twingo is the FIAT 500.
Twingo prices are a bit lower, starting at £7,500 for the base model, rising through...
Thu, 21 Feb 2008
Half way between a moped and a Smart, the electrically powered little Twizy is great fun but will UK commuters take to it?
Mon, 02 Apr 2012
New Honda CR-X like two seat roadster coupe with cute looks a quick flick top and an eco-friendly 1.2 turbo petrol engine option.
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
Is this car hard core, or soft porn?
On the one hand it makes you suffer. It has no aircon, just an ordinary CD/radio and no fancy bits at...
Thu, 28 Feb 2008
A class-winning Nurburgring lap time of 8 minutes 16.9 seconds made RenaultSport's stripped out Megane R26.R hottest of the hot hatchbacks. Quicker...
Fri, 23 Oct 2009
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