Renault at the British Motor Show
The Megane Coupe-Concept will debut at the British Motor Show
Author: Chris Barker
Published: 11 July 2008
The new Twingo RenaultSport 133, Clio Super Tourer, Grand Modus, Kangoo, Koleos and Laguna GT will set Renaults British Motor Show tone come the end of the month, whilst the Renault Megane Coupe-Concept and Laguna Coupe-Concept are both being readied to make simultaneous UK public debuts at ExCeL.
The Twingo RenaultSport 133 - the all-new enfant terrible of the hot hatch scene - is set to add 117lb-ft of its torquey menace to UK streets in September, lambasting all other road users with its 133bhp 1.6-litre VVT engine. You’ll be able to catch it first at the Motor Show.
The new Koleos 4X4 Crossover is already amongst us, seizing on Renault’s long-established MPV heritage and introduced it to its recently developed 4x4 sensibilities to launch this, this is Renault’s first bash at the ever-growing crossover segment. MPV-esque comfort and interior space meet robust exterior aesthetics and genuine off-road ability.
The new Laguna GT encompasses Renault’s new-fangled 4control chassis combined with four-wheel steering which gets its first run-out on the much hyped Laguna GT, itself the ergonomically innovative fruits of both the manufacturer's and its Sport Technology brand’s loins.
The new Clio Sport Tourer is Renault’s latest twist on the Clio, resulting in a compact estate that bags an impressive spread of standard kit and caboodle, hi-tech features, increased load space yet maintaining the sporty, good looking exterior that Clio owners have come to expect.
Official pictures of the new Megane hatch have been leaked to the web ahead of the planned launch next month at the Paris Motor Show. Conservative styling is in as the Megane goes mainstream.
Renault has overhauled its Clio supermini range to include more standard kit.
New Renault Megane RenaultSport R26.R puts its bottom into gear. Then proceeds to kiss it goodbye in 230bhp front-wheel drive insanity. Say Bonjour to £23K worth of bonkers Megane this October.
The new Renault Clio Sport Tourer is available to buy now in the UK, with 50% more boot space than the Clio and just £850 more than the Clio five-door.
Renault has unveiled the new Laguna Coupe at the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival.
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