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Refreshed Renault Espace

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In 2023, Renault unveiled the sixth generation Espace, which shares most of its components with the Austral model. Two years later, the French manufacturer launched a refreshed version of the model.

Renault increased the length of the refreshed Espace to 4.74 meters, added a new Renault design language, a new Baltic blue-gray exterior color, and an exclusive Light Sand interior. This design language was first seen with the arrival of the flagship Rafale model, and was quickly adopted by the smaller Captur and Symbioz models. It includes a redesigned front end with new LED lights, redesigned daytime running lights, a new radiator grille, and simplified bumper air intakes that give it a more elegant look.

The cabin features ergonomic front seats and improved soundproofing. The refreshed Espace is the first Renault model to feature a new driver recognition system, which activates a user profile with personalized settings that include seat position, favorite radio stations, and infotainment system applications. A large glass roof is available as an option and comes with Solarbay technology that allows it to be transparent or darkened according to the driver’s wishes. In front of the driver is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch infotainment system screen, while a 9.3-inch head-up display is optional.

Renault also offers three equipment packages: Techno, Iconic and Espirit Alpine, which differ in their radiator grilles and slightly smaller rear lights.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Espace is powered by a 1.2-L three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine combined with two electric motors with a total power of 200 hp, and offers a range of 1,100 km. The same hybrid powertrain is used in the current version.

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Renault R5 Turbo 3E coming soon

After four decades, Renault is officially bringing back its sporty hatchback that was produced in the early 1980s. It is a powerful all-electric car, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, which will be produced in just 1980 units.

The car is inspired by the Renault 5 Turbo/Turbo 2 models. It has a retro-futuristic design, a unique lightweight and extremely stiff carbon monocoque chassis, boxy wheel arches that link it to the original 1980s model, accentuated bumpers and sills, a sleeker glass section and better aerodynamics, and large rims with ultra-wide tires. The LED headlights are slightly modified compared to the standard R5, while the rear lights are taken from the RS E-Tech Electric. The charging port is hidden in one of the side intakes, which are designed to cool the electric powertrain.

This mini supercar weighs 1,450 kilograms, and the company claims that it will take off a few more kilograms by the start of production. It uses an 800V platform that allows a maximum charging speed of 350 kW. The lithium-ion 70 kWh battery can be charged from 15 to 80 percent capacity in just 15 minutes, and with a single charge it allows a range of 400 km.

The R5 Turbo 3E is an all-electric car powered by two electric motors with a total output of 536 hp (400 kW). It is Renault’s most powerful production car, and it reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 270 km/h.

Renault will start taking orders soon, while the first deliveries are expected in 2027. The car will be offered in Europe, Australia and the Middle East, and the price is currently unknown.

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Renault Megane GrandCoupe also available with a diesel engine

The new generation Renault Megane GrandCoupe will now be available with a diesel engine, but only in some European markets.

The French manufacturer says it has decided to continue production of the Megane sedan at its Turkish factory despite the new GSR2 safety regulations, as demand for the model is above expectations.

The diesel version is no different from the other versions, except for the equipment that includes a speed warning system, a safe distance control system, AEBS active braking system and a lane keeping system, as well as dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a 7-inch TFT color screen, an automatic parking brake, an Easy Link multimedia system (DAB) with a 7-inch screen and navigation, Bluetooth, two USB ports and two rear USB ports in the center console.

Customers can now choose a 1.5-L 4-cylinder diesel engine with 115 hp and paired with a 7-speed EDC automatic transmission. This engine delivers an average fuel consumption of 4.6-4.7 l/100 km on the WLTP cycle, 1 litre less than the version with the 1.3-litre TCe petrol engine. It is equipped with a 50-liter fuel tank that provides a range of 1,060 kilometers.

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