Renault Samsung QM5

This is the world premiere of Samsung Motors' QM5 crossover, previewed as the Renault Koleos Concept at last year's Paris Auto Show. Although its first appearance in concept form wore a Renault badge, the car's production styling was actually penned at the Samsung design studio in Korea, in conjunction with Renault design.

The crossover marks the French automaker's first full venture into the SUV/crossover lineup as Peugeot and Citroën only tentatively entered this segment a year ago with the Mitsubishi Outlander-based 4007 and C-Crosser. The QM5's design continues from the concept, with only minor details having been changed: the LED lamps around the front and rear; side rearview mirrors; front and rear bumpers; side rocker panel treatment and alloy wheels. On the flip side, with the presence of full shoulder and wheelarch surfaces from the Koleos Concept carrying over to the production model, the stance of the QM5 suffers greatly with the smaller production size wheels not visually able to hold the vehicle's volume.

Already late in entering the segment, the QM5 will be crucial for Renault's production portfolio and is expected to spawn derivatives of the crossover in Europe. The car, which made its premiere in Korea on the 1st of December, is on domestic sale now.

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Renault Kangoo Compact Concept

The Renault Kangoo Compact Concept sets the tone for a wider Kangoo line-up, targeting young city-dwellers who are looking for a compact car that matches their active lifestyles

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Renault Laguna Coupe concept

Renault's vision of a top-of-the-range grand tourer coupe, the Laguna Coupe concept is intended for the discerning motorist

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Renault Kangoo

The original Renault Kangoo invented the multi-van segment, but does the new one move the class forward? Find out by reading our Frankfurt Motor Show Highlights section.

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Renault Clio Estate

Renault is expanding its Clio range by offering a new wagon, dubbed the Clio Estate.

The new model, set to be unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show next month, shares the same styling criteria as the already successful Clio III on which it is based, but adds an extra 151 liters of space to the rear luggage compartment. Measuring 4.2 metres in length, the new estate is also 214mm longer than its five-door sibling.

Renault claims the design of the new wagon (called the Sport Tourer in the UK) echoes the lines of Clio Grand Tour Concept unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, albeit with the addition of the two rear passenger doors. The company also claim the new car is a 'compact vehicle that builds on the strengths of Clio III in terms of driving pleasure, interior space, comfort, and safety'.

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Renault Laguna

Renault has released photos of the all-new upper-medium segment Laguna five-door hatchback and estate that will compete with the Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 407 and Volkswagen Passat in European markets.The new Laguna is a conservative evolution of the themes introduced in 2000 with the second generation Laguna: the hatchback moving further towards a sedan-like profile, while the estate model has a more sporting character from its steeply raked wraparound rear screen and horizontal lamps.

The Laguna's most notable design features include the angular front and rear lamp design, and a distinctive plunging shoulder line, which is echoed in the sweeping IP form. The new car is slightly wider, taller and longer than the previous model, and will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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Renault’s Twingo communicating city car concept

October 2, 2006 After previewing its spectacular Nepta Concept with motor-driven gull wing doors in the weeks leading up to the Paris Show, we figured Renault had played all its cards, but we were very wrong. At the opening of the show, Renault trotted out the youth-culture-inspired Twingo Concept, the most wired and desirable city car we’ve yet seen. The centre console features a USB port as well as sockets for devices like an Apple iPod and the Nokia Smartphone. A mixing deck built into the dashboard is ideal for partying with friends. The tiny city car is no slouch – powered by a turbocharged 1.2-litre engine delivering 73kW (100hp), the Twingo combines efficiency, response, power and environmental friendliness. View all images for this article (17 total)

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