Renault Fluence facelift makes debut in Istanbul

Renault Fluence facelift makes debut in Istanbul

Surfacing for the first time at this year’s Istanbul motor show is the updated Renault Fluence sedan for the European market. Built in the Oyak-Renault factory in Bursa, Turkey, domestic sales are expected to start in January, while launches in 55 other countries will take place next year.

Two engines are new to the powerplant menu – a 16V 115 petrol and dCi 130 diesel, both displacing 1.6 litres. The petrol unit is mated to an Xtronic CVT, and is claimed to be capable of returning 6.4 litres per 100 km, while the diesel unit manages a claimed 4.6 litres per 100 km. The previously available dCi 110 EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) diesel engine continues to be offered, but Renault does not make any mention of a manual gearbox option.

The inside gets new digital instrumentation and interior upholstery, while the outside gets LED DRLs – and yes, you’ve seen that face before on the DeZir concept, ZOE, Twingo and more lately the fourth-gen Clio.

Renault Fluence facelift makes debut in Istanbul

A new addition across all trim levels is a radio with Bluetooth with USB and auxiliary sockets, while higher-trim cars get Renault’s R-Link touchscreen infotainment system that brings together navigation and telephone function, and in time, access to the R-Link automotive app store.

Other available features include keyless entry with remote central locking, front and rear parking sensors and automatic parking brake.

Unveiled in August 2009, the Renault Fluence’s twin is the Renault Samsung SM3, the 2013 model of which recently launched in Korea. The electric version, called the Fluence ZE, could be coming to Malaysia sometime next year.

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • albag on Nov 02, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    for the first time, Renault makes a car which is pleasure to view at

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  • Jaybond on Nov 02, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    This is the car that TC Eurocars (or Renault) should consider to bring in to Malaysia if they want to get a significant volume for the Renault brand especially for the local or ASEAN market. Perhaps, Renault could consider this car as their first foray into the hotly contested B segment sedan car market in this region, which is where the volume is.The facelift has greatly improved the image of the original Renault Fluence!!

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    • whut? isn’t this a C-seg?
      Its the same base as the nissan sylphy

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  • Jaybond on Nov 02, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Tan Chong should seriously consider to bring in this car.

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  • Terrence on Nov 02, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Looks good!

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  • Jaybond on Nov 02, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Besides the 1.6 engine, I understood the Fluence also got 2 liter engine.

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  • Ong chin aun on Nov 02, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Yes,this car looks up to date and stylist. it will sell like hot cake if the price is affordable ,some where below 80k. also the aftersale services plus spare parts supported.

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  • Hantu on Nov 02, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    looks really good! why not bring it in to malaysia.

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  • Han!h on Nov 02, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    tail-light remind me of Mondeo’s…

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  • Head hunter on Nov 03, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Simply gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful..

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  • fuel cell phone on Nov 03, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    seriously, i love the looks of this renault
    should really consider bringing in this model and hopefully priced competitively against pug 207, not the polo sedan

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  • In one episode of Top Gear James May think it’s name is Influenza…

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  • Jonathan Lee on Nov 04, 2012 at 5:32 am

    Thank god, it’s no longer a visual sleeping pill.

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  • come to Malaysia my friend.

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  • Throw the sat-nav away and drop the price.

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  • That gear stick remind me one of our local car…ermmm…

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