One of the most exciting and anticipated cars of the exhibition in Seoul was the prototype of the new SM7, developed by Renault Samsung Motors, whose production version will be available in the Asian market. The new-generation sedan should be marketed this year, but it will hardly be more different from the prototype, we see the pictures. The design is very up to date, plus a more aggressive look, it gives the car and greater elegance.
Although not yet revealed details of new Renault Samsung SM7, speculate that it is built on the platform of the Renault Laguna, and the engines will be available petrol 2.5 V6 (185 h.p.) and 3.5 V6 (254 h.p.) known to us by the Nissan Teana.

Renault Gordini range is increased by another agent whose debut will take place in Geneva in March. After Twingo, Twingo RS and Clio RS, now comes the turn of the model Wind to obtain such release. The car has the typical line Gordini traits that are the blue color of the body and passing along the body two racing stripes in white. In addition, he received two-tone wheels with diameters of 17 inches and white colored side mirrors and front bumper details. The interior of Renault Wind Gordini is fully in line with the exterior. It a great way combines black and blue leather, which are clad seats, steering wheel, gear lever and other items. The Renault’s engineers have equipped minicar and the sport suspension and engine, which can be ordered as standard for models – the 1.2-liter turbine with a power 100 h.p. and 1.6-liter delivering 133 h.p.

The French company Renault has started negotiations with suppliers of auto parts to be used for the next generation of the Dacia Logan, expected to hit the market in 2012. In the list of potential suppliers of parts present purposes 54,134 Romanian and foreign companies, competition would be much greater because of Dacia already have new requirements for quality and materials. Dacia and the current supplier of lighting fixtures for the current Logan working on the development of LED lights that will likely be implemented in the new generation. We remind you that this Logan hit the market 6 years ago and in 2009 went through a facelift. Although skeptical views on its success, because its low price and quality, it marks a remarkable sales.

Renault showed in Geneva and the second represents a new family Gordini, which is the model with the Clio and Twingo Gordini RS proudly stands at the stand of the French company. The car is called Clio Gordini 200 and is equipped with 2.0-liter 16-valve engine that produces power 200 h.p. and a maximum torque of 215 Nm. From Renault did not reveal the dynamic performance of the little beast, but speculate that it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for less than 7 sec. The appearance of Clio Gordini 200 should style of Twingo Gordini RS, which means coupe in blue, whose background stand two white stripes and details of the same color. The interior of the car with leather seats, steering wheel and gear lever, and decorative elements are pianolak black and aluminum. Sales of the Renault Clio Gordini 200 will be launched in Europe in the summer but has not yet announced its price. It is known however that in the standard equipment will include CD / audio system with USB connectivity, Bluetooth, automatic lights and wipers, cruise control and keyless access and ignition.

More than a year before Renault announced that they are preparing cabriolet version of the Twingo, which is expected to be called the Twingo CC, but the French company has decided to stop in the name Wind. Renault today revealed the vision of the car and the initial information about it, that the Wind will debut at the forthcoming exhibition in Geneva, and sales will start in the summer, the price of the base model will start from around 20 000. Press Releases from clear that the length of the Roadster is 3.83 meters, which is 23 centimeters goals. more than the standard Twingo. With the extra inches, the car is the same cargo volume as a hatchback, despite the presence of a folding hard roof. Roof itself does have a high-tech system for folding and unfolding, which allows each of the two operations are performed only for 12 seconds. Renault Wind will be available with two petrol engines. One is the 1.2-liter, a power 100 h.p. and the other – by 1.6-liter Twingo RS, generating 133 h.p., which leads us to believe that Wind will also have a version of RS.

Renault increases its product offensive with a new version of the Kangoo, whose platform was extended to 3.1 m, which is 65 millimeters goals. more than the Mercedes S-Class for example. Entire length of the Kangoo Van Maxi is 4.6 meters, he is able to carry loads weighing up to 1 050 kg and up to 4.6 cubic meters. The maximum length of packages that can accommodate even a 2.9 meters. The car will be available in versions with 2 and 5 seats, of course all the seats except the driver can be removed at any time to free up more space for cargo. Kangoo Van Maxi will be available the same set of engines, which are available and the other two versions of the model. Among them is the 1.5-liter dCi, giving an average fuel consumption of 5.3l/100km run. Too long version of the Renault Kangoo will appear at dealers in Europe in April but is still not known what will be its price.

Gordini is definitely a name that attracts attention when it comes to Renault. It seems that the French company intends to revive this name, but not as a separate model, sporting a new range of modifications. Gordini future series will be introduced over characterized by a sports character RS (Renaultsport). The Frenches think it offers a wide range of changes, including new body-kit, alloy wheels and special color tint. According to the paper, the first model, which will receive a version Gordini Twingo, but at a later stage, such modifications will be introduced to the Megane and Clio. Expected from Renault to reveal more information about next week. Gordini name used by the French company for the most powerful version of the popular models from the 60′s and 70′s of last century – Renault 8. Curious about us Bulgarians is that part of the production of this model was carried out in Plovdiv, but not the hot version, which can boast several victories in rally racing.

In honor of the second consecutive championship in Formula 1 manufacturer Renault has launched a special version of its model Megane. The car has the index “F1 Team R26″ after his name and comes with three doors in eight possible colors of the body. Markings “F1 Team” front and rear can be removed. The car will be available in late 2006, however, orders have already started. In the amount of 29 600 Euros is the price of the cabin Mégane Coupé F1 Team R26 with the engine with 230 hp in France. The good news is that “Renault-Nissan Bulgaria, will begin importing our car and from the outset of 2007, promised the official representative of the brands in Bulgaria.

Nissan showed sketches of a new compact hatchback, which will soon be sold in more than 150 countries. The car will initially be marketed in the spring of next year in Thailand and then will be available to customers of the company worldwide. Under the leadership of this Nissan is the first efficient car manufacturing in Thailand. The Thailand government of trying to create a program to stimulate the production of more fuel efficient cars. It is not clear on what standards should meet the compact model of Nissan, in order to receive funding under this program. The new hatchback will be produced in five different countries including India. From Renault also plans to assemble the model in India, which will based on the same platform.
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According to the Dutch edition Autointernationaal, Daimler is considering the possibility to develop a second generation of the Smart ForFour jointly with French company Renault. We remind you that the first generation model has been total failure, as its creation Germans a partner with Mitsubishi. Currently both companies refused to comment on rumors that appears, but early last week to Daimler CEO Dieter Tsetshe said that consumer expectations are to be directed more towards compact cars and they will work in this direction.