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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Assembly | Bursa, Turkey |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Platform | Renault/Nissan C platform |
| Related | Renault Mégane III Renault Samsung SM3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5L Diesel I4 dCi 1.6L I4 2.0L I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,702 mm (106.4 in) |
| Length | 4,618 mm (181.8 in) |
| Width | 1,809 mm (71.2 in) |
| Height | 1,478 mm (58.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,225–1,277 kg (2,701–2,815 lb) |
The Renault Fluence is a compact mid-size sedan produced by the French automaker Renault and built at the Oyak-Renault plant in Bursa, Turkey.
Design
Revealed in August 2009, Fluence is based on the Renault/Nissan C platform platform but it is sized between the compact family saloon C-segment and the upper-medium segment. It is essentially a notchback version of the Mégane III (already developed as Renault Samsung New SM3), and went on sale in November 2009.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Renault revealed a electric version of the Fluence at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. This is one of the vehicles in the Renault Z.E. program of electric vehicles. At the same show Better Place announced the Renault Fluence Z.E. would be the first electric car with a switchable battery available on the network of battery swap charging stations that it is developing in Israel and elsewhere.
The Fluence Z.E is outfitted with a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery which allows a total all-electric range of 160 km (99 mi), with speeds up to 135 km/h (84 mph). Sales of the Fluence Z.E. are scheduled for 2011 in Israel, Denmark and the rest of Europe.
Concept
Motor vehicle| Renault Fluence Concept | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Designer | Patrick le Quément |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Related | Renault Laguna |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,600 mm (181.1 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,390 mm (54.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) |
In 2004, Renault presented a 2+2 concept coupé, named Fluence and designed by Renault chief designer Patrick le Quément, with a length similar to that of the Renault Laguna. It was shown on June 4, 2004 at the Louis Vuitton Car Elegance Classic in England, and at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2004.
The Fluence uses Valeo LED headlights that are angled according to the steering wheel position. An ingenious aspect of the Fluence's exterior design is its V-shaped rear that gives access to the trunk in an unconventional way; an articulated piston mounted in the centre of the trunk lid slides the back up into the roof. The inside of the trunk is upholstered with "Margaux Red" cloth and has a volume of 396 dm³.
In the interior, every seat is fixed to a single rail; the arm-rests on the doors are also fixed to a rail, and are enclosed to the adjustment of the seats. The dashboard is similar to the one of the Renault Talisman. It has a joystick so the driver can access different functions of the vehicle and view them on a retractable LCD screen.
Several brands, including Michelin and Recaro, were involved with the development of the Fluence. For example, Michelin contributed tires with PAX technology (similar to Runflat), BS tooling manufactured the 22 in aerodynamic alloy wheels, and Recaro developed the seats.
References
- Renault Fluence: New Compact Sedan for Russia, Turkey and Romania, and perhaps the US as a Saturn
- About Renault Fluence
- Renault Fluence at netcarshow.com
- Renault Fluence at autoevolution.com
- "Better Place at the 2009 International Motor Show". Better Place. 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "Renault Unveils Finalized Designs of Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Express Z.E.; Opens Pre-Reservations". Green Car Congress. 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
- The Renault Fluence (german text)
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