The facelifted Renault Koleos will make debut at Frankfurt in September, but the French company decided to show it to us now, spreading the first pictures and information. In the car we see very cosmetic changes, giving it a more modern look, including bumpers, lights, grille and side mirrors, as in the past are embedded LED indicators. The renewed Koleos will be available with the new color of the French company Cayenne Orange, who became quite popular lately, and it has received new wheels and slightly modernized instrument panel in the interior, whose design did they use better materials.
As far, the car will be available with 2.5-liter gasoline engine with 170 hp power, and two versions of the 2.0-liter diesel, generating 150 and 173k.s. However, they have undergone some improvements, led to a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emitted EMBC.

The French company Renault unveiled the most powerful production version of its popular model Megane, played once on the market. The car will be produced only 500 units, the price will starts at 35,500 EUR. The so-called Megane RS Trophy is equipped with the familiar 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine of the Megane RS, but his power was increased from 250 to 265 hp and maximum torque increased from 340 to 360Nm. After the intervention of specialists division Renault Sport. Due to increased power had to be made and other mechanical changes, consisting mainly in improved cooling, by modifying the intake manifold. The company says the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.0 sec and developing to the maximum speed of 254 km/h.
Renault Megane RS Trophy is distinguished externally from the standard model in the presence of a black roof spoiler specific, very beautiful 19-inch black rims with red edge, and the available body colors are yellow, white, black and gray.

The ultra urban electric Renault Twizy will appear in some European countries this year, having already launched a procurement model that can be made. Unfortunately, Bulgaria is not in the list and not at all clear when it will be included, which is really unfortunate because the cost of the vehicle is very attractive – 6,990 EUR. Renault Twizy will be available in versions 45 and Urban Urban, in the latter price is 700 EUR higher. Twizy Urban 45 is aimed at young people aged 16 years, which is why top speed is limited to 45 km/h and electric power – up 5 h.p. In Urban version all restrictions are removed and the unit uses its full capacity of 20 h.p. power, allowing the vehicle to develop 80 km/h. Both versions are equipped with a set of lithium-ion batteries that allow the autonomy of the vehicle is 100 km. And they are recharged in a standard outlet in about 3 hours. Interestingly, however, that price does not include batteries, as Renault will offer payment for 3 years for 45 EUR per month.
Renault Twizy is available in four exterior colors are black, white, gray and orange, there is a possibility for multiple customizations for an additional fee.

The French company Renault has decided to please his fans in Italy with a special version of the Wind, which is called Wave Edition and will be offered in any other country. Renault Wind Wave Edition is distinguished externally by the serial model with the front bumper strips in a gray satin chrome exhaust tailpipes and attractive 16-inch wheels. The interior of the sympathetic roadster even boasts decorative elements in black lacquer, aluminum sport pedals, steering wheel and shifter, and new thresholds under doors and in its standard equipment includes air conditioning comfort, board computer, radio / CD with MP3 compatibility cruise control and electric mirrors. Wind Wave Edition is available in body colors Blu Majorelle, Rosso Dinamico, Grigio Altica and Nero Nacre, but an additional fee it may be special Bianco Ghiaccio. The price of cars starting from 17,500 EUR for modification with 1.2-liter, TCe engine and came to 18,500 EUR in the engine 1.6 16V. Additional can be ordered 17 inches wheels, leather upholstery and heated seats.

Having attracted the attention of the Paris Motor Show this autumn, by its conceptual development DeZir, the French company has decided to do the same and the upcoming exhibition in Geneva. For this purpose, from Renault have created the concept Captur, representing the compact crossover. The car was developed under the leadership of chief designer of the company, Laurence van den Acker, and the new style of the brand, which will apply in future and models. The dimensions of Renault Captur is 4223 mm length 1950 mm width and 1586 mm height and long wheelbase is 2624 mm. The crossover has a ground clearance of 261 mm. But the ratio of its aerodynamic drag is 0.31. The concept features a carbon fiber body, thanks to which the weight is only 1300 kg. Furthermore, the roof is easily removed, transforming the car into a convertible. The interior has room for four people, access is facilitated by opening up doors. Renault Captur concept is equipped with a diesel, 1.6-liter turbo engine with 160 hp power and its maximum torque is 380 Nm. It is still available at 1750 rev/min. The unit is combined with robotic transmission, which ensures acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 8.0 sec and a top speed of 210 km/h.
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Renault presented the new model of the company, who was named Latitude and represented ideological heir of the Vel Satis. The model will be available in that state of the markets in Asia, Africa, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and Mexico, and the European version will have some differences and will be officially presented at the exhibition in Paris in October. The dimensions of Renault Latitude is 4887 mm length 1832 mm width and 1483 mm height and long wheelbase is 2760 mm. This means that the car has a 195 mm longer, 19 mm wider and 45 mm higher than Laguna liftback. The sales of Latitude will launch first in Russia in the autumn, as this market available engines will be two petrol. One is the 2.0-liter power 139 h.p. and maximum torque of 191 Nm, taking with him the average fuel consumption is 8.3l/100km. This engine is combined with a CVT transmission. The second petrol engine is a 2.5-liter delivering power 177 h.p. and maximum torque of 233 Nm. By Renault claim that it Latitude is capable of a top speed of 209 km/h and average fuel consumption is 9.7l/100km. In some markets the model will be available with 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with 240 hp power, as well as three diesel generating 150, 175 and 240 h.p. By Renault promise that the Latitude equipment will be extremely rich, providing 3-zones air conditioning, air ionizer, massaging seats and high-tech audio system Bose

Today, Renault released a first official pictures and information on the new sedan, called the Latitude, which will replace the model Vel Satis, whose production was discontinued in 2009. Latitude is curious in that company management has decided the world debut of the car to place on exhibition in Moscow in August, a month later it will be presented to the salon of his home crowd in Paris. Renault Latitude is actually a pretty powdered version of the Korean auto Samsung SM5, which is produced by the French company and in turn is based on the model Laguna. The external differences between Renault Latitude and Samsung SM5 are very minimal, mostly in the radiator grille and front bumper, as the replacement for the Vel Satis is a little longer. According to preliminary information, Latitude will offer almost the same range of engines as the Laguna, which consists of gasoline and diesel engines, with outputs from 130 to 204 h.p. The sales of the model does is intended to start in autumn.

At the beginning of 2011. Renault will launch its first electric Fluence ZE and Kangoo Van ZE, and at the end of last week showed France’s official information for serial versions. The concepts of both cars debuted at the exhibition in Frankfurt in 2009. As even then announced that they have autonomy of 160 km. The gym and saw prototypes of the two electric, but they will be brought into production at a later stage. Renault Fluence Z.E. is equipped with an electric motor supplying power 95 h.p. and a maximum torque of 226 Nm. From the French company said that the car can move with maximum speed of 130 km/h. Kit Li-ion batteries charge at home for 6-8 hours contact and fast-rechargable stations in 30 minutes or can be replaced at specific points through the automatic system QuickDrop. Fluence Z.E. kept the volume of cargo to space and space for passengers, although behind the second row seats are batteries. This is achieved by extending the vehicle with 130 mm to 4750 mm. Kangoo Van Z.E. rely on smaller electric motor which is 60 h.p. power, but its maximum torque of 226 Nm is also. and autonomy of the automobile is again 160 km.
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Renault spread of official information about special Laguna Coupe Monaco GP, which will be available at European dealers of the company since May, and the price starts at 38,000 euros. Laguna Coupe Monaco GP features a unique color combination of white body and black roof completely, covers the side mirrors and 18-inch wheels. The interior of the car with the steering wheel and black leather trim, embroidered gray thread, and the seat backs is embroidered words “Monaco GP”, and present at several places on the exterior. In the standard equipment of the Laguna Coupe Monaco GP is on new technology for steering-wheel 4Control, which greatly improves stability and maneuverability of the car. Engines that will be offered a special version of the Laguna Coupe has three diesel with a capacity of 150 h.p. to 235 h.p. and a 3.5-liter gasoline generating 240 h.p. power and 330 Nm torque. The car is really beautiful and the design is quite aggressive, showing power and sport features.
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Furthermore cabriolet version of the Renault Twingo, which is called Wind, the French company will present in Geneva still an open model. This is the new Megane CC, whose sales are scheduled to start early spring. The main feature of the Renault Megane CC is fully glass roof, which is composed of two parts and is electro-hydraulic control, and the time required for its folding or unfolding is 21 seconds. The front of the car is exactly the same as other versions of the Megane, the only difference is in the window frame, which regardless of color coding is chrome. Megane CC boasts unique wheels and a trunk volume of 417l, which, however, reduced to 211l when folded roof. Engines, which will be offered Renault Megane CC are seven, with capacities from 110 to 160 h.p. Aggregates are combined with six-speed manual transmission, with only a two-liters of petrol CVT, and the diesel 1.5 dCi (108 h.p.) – with a new gearbox with two clutch, drop in fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions by 17%.
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