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Avantime

2002 to 2003

Coupe 2002 to 2003
Renault Avantime
  • Bold styling, genuinely different, rare sight
  • No diesel, not as practical as it looks
Clio

2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on
Renault Clio Hatchback
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  • Chic style, comfortable and sophisticated interior, excellent ride quality
  • Over-assisted steering, seats lack support, ESP not standard, cheap feeling interior on base models
Sport Tourer 2008 on
Renault Clio Sport Tourer
  • Refined ride, usefully large boot, easy to drive, neatly styled and well laid out interior
  • Steering is too light at speed, ESP not standard, sluggish petrol engines
Renaultsport 2006 on
Renault Clio Renaultsport
  • Pin-sharp handling, understated styling, good standard equipment, strong performance
  • Very firm ride, uncomfortable and tiring on motorways, Cup models are sparsely kitted out

2001 on

Hatchback 2001 on
Renault Clio
  • Fun to drive, decent diesel engines, good value as a used buy
  • Not particularly spacious inside, new Clio is far superior, low rent interior on early cars
Renaultsport 2001 to 2006
Renault Clio Renaultsport
  • Performance and involvement
  • Motorway ride is rather harsh
V6 2001 to 2005
Renault Clio V6
  • Looks, noise and kudos
  • Expensive for a Clio

1998 to 2001

Hatchback 1998 to 2001
Renault Clio
  • Space, comfort, value
  • Interior can be tatty

1991 to 1998

Hatchback 1991 to 1998
Renault Clio
  • Interior space, ride comfort, panache
  • Older models are not always reliable
Espace

2003 on

Estate 2003 on
Renault Espace
  • Stylish appearance, incredibly spacious cabin, can carry seven, easy to drive
  • Thirsty petrol engines, seats don't fold flat

1997 to 2003

Estate 1997 to 2003
Renault Espace
  • Refinement, space, versatility, high equipment levels.
  • Too expensive for many buyers.
Grand Espace

2003 on

Estate 2003 on
Renault Grand Espace
  • Masses of cabin room, superb long distance cruiser, strong dCi engines
  • Can be expensive to buy, seats don't fold flat, sheer size makes it tricky to manoeuvre

1998 to 2003

Estate 1998 to 2003
Renault Grand Espace
  • Pleasant cabin, loads of space and well-specced.
  • Difficult to find; prices my be off-putting
Grand Modus

2008 on

Estate 2008 on
Renault Grand Modus
  • Large boot, useful practicality, frugal engines, easy to drive, high safety rating
  • Not pleasant to drive, overly assisted steering feel
Grand Scenic

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Renault Grand Scenic
  • Practical and spacious interior, seven seats as standard, frugal dCi engines, quiet and refined
  • Some flimsy-feeling interior trim

2004 to 2009

Estate 2004 to 2009
Renault Grand Scenic
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  • Spacious family-friendly interior, plenty of storage, excellent diesel engines, can seat seven
  • All seats don't fold flat, interior quality could be better in places
Kangoo

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Renault Kangoo
  • Plenty of interior space plus masses of storage, twin sliding side doors, low running costs, smooth ride
  • Interior feels cheap in places and isn't very hardwearing, sparse equipment on base models

1999 to 2008

Estate 1999 to 2008
Renault Kangoo
  • Spacious inside, sliding rear doors, practical
  • Based on a van, uninspiring performance, dull to drive, basic interior
Koleos

2008 on

Estate 2008 on
Renault Koleos
  • Practical cabin, good diesel engines, refined on the move
  • Bland looks, poor rear seat space, high running costs, vague gearbox
Laguna

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Renault Laguna Hatchback
  • Comfortable and refined, decent interior finish, great diesels, long warranty
  • Expensive options, awkward styling, dull to drive, artificial steering
Sport Tourer 2008 on
Renault Laguna Sport Tourer
  • Roomy and upmarket interior, large boot area, usefully practical, good diesels
  • Uninspiring looks, unproven reliability, vague gearchange, overly assisted steering
Coupé 2008 on
Renault Laguna Coupé
  • Elegant styling, agile handling with GT pack, good quality interior, well equipped
  • Steering lacks feel, image doesn’t match premium alternatives, drab cabin design

2001 to 2007

Hatchback 2001 to 2007
Renault Laguna Hatchback
  • Comfortable, first-class safety rating
  • Complicated switchgear, limited rear headroom; reliability problems
Sport Tourer 2001 to 2007
Renault Laguna Sport Tourer
  • Sturdy, secure and sleekly styled
  • Countless issues with dependability

1994 to 2001

Hatchback 1994 to 2001
Renault Laguna Hatchback
  • Value, style, space, ride.
  • Patchy build quality, old engines lack refinement.
Megane

2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on
Renault Megane Hatchback
  • Good build quality, comfortable ride, impressive extras, improved steering feel
  • Conventional styling, limited rear headroom, fiddly controls
Coupe 2009 on
Renault Megane Coupe
  • Racy looks, hatchback practicality, refinement, frugal diesel engines
  • Limited rear seat space for a hatchback, steering lacks some feel
Sport Tourer 2009 on
Renault Megane Sport Tourer
  • Attractive styling, roomy and practical interior, impressive boot space, wide range of engines
  • Lacks the image of other compact estates
Renaultsport 2009 on
Renault Megane Renaultsport
  • Choice of honed 'cup chassis' model, sharp handling, good value, quality feel
  • Lacks the broad appeal of the Golf GTI

2006 to 2009

Hatchback 2006 to 2008
Renault Megane Hatchback
  • Generously equipped, neat styling, strong safety rating
  • Reliability issues, dull to drive, slack gear change
Saloon 2006 to 2009
Renault Megane Saloon
  • High safety and equipment levels, comfortable to drive
  • Not as practical as the hatch, can be tricky to sell on, reliability problems
Cabriolet 2006 to 2009
Renault Megane Cabriolet
  • Comfortable cruiser with airy glass roof, neat styling, frugal diesel engines
  • Rear space cramped, not great to drive
Renaultsport 2006 to 2009
Renault Megane Renaultsport
  • Accessible performance, sharp-handling Cup chassis, diesel option
  • Confusing line-up, poor resale values, firm ride especially on Cup models

2002 to 2006

Hatchback 2002 to 2006
Renault Megane Hatchback
  • Outstanding safety, distinctive looks, well kitted out
  • Cramped cabin, less than perfect reliability
Saloon 2003 to 2006
Renault Megane Saloon
  • Outstanding Euro NCAP rating
  • Not as good looking as the hatchback
Sport Tourer 2003 to 2006
Renault Megane Sport Tourer
  • Outstanding safety; more load space than the Laguna estate.
  • Cramped cabin
Cabriolet 2003 to 2006
Renault Megane Cabriolet
  • Outstanding safety
  • Cramped cabin

1996 to 2003

Hatchback 1996 to 2002
Renault Megane Hatchback
  • Value, unrivalled choice of bodies, sensible prices.
  • Minor issues regarding reliability.
Saloon 1996 to 2003
Renault Megane Saloon
  • Value; unrivalled choice of bodies; sensible prices
  • Minor issues regarding reliability
Megane Scenic

1997 to 1999

Estate 1997 to 1999
Renault Megane Scenic
  • Spacious, versatile, affordable
  • Body roll and reliability issues
Modus

2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on
Renault Modus
  • Decent interior room, high safety credentials, good diesel engines, comfortable ride
  • Small boot, alternatives are more spacious and better value, lacklustre petrols
Scenic

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Renault Scenic
  • Comfortable on the move, impressive refinement, practical interior, good value
  • Most customers prefer seven-seat versatility

2003 to 2009

Estate 2003 to 2009
Renault Scenic
  • Neat looks, spacious and comfortable cabin, good diesel engines, practical interior
  • Rear seats do not fold completely flat, some low rent interior plastics, lacklustre petrols

1999 to 2003

Estate 1999 to 2003
Renault Scenic
  • Space, styling, safety.
  • Awkward gear-change, brakes lack feel, confusing line-up.
Twingo

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Renault Twingo
  • Easy to drive in town, practical interior design
  • Cheap feeling interior, not great fun to drive, many other small cars are cheaper to run, noisy engines, lacks refinement
Renaultsport 2008 on
Renault Twingo Renaultsport
  • Good fun to drive, peppy engine, funky hot hatch styling, good value
  • Noisy at motorway speeds, not especially refined, cramped rear seats
Vel Satis

2002 to 2005

Hatchback 2002 to 2005
Renault Vel Satis
  • Unconventional looks, safety
  • Unconventional looks, depreciation could be a shock
 
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