The Combi-Bus Updated – The New Renault Trafic Combi

Posted by on 19 Jun 2021 under New Car Launches, Renault, Renault Trafic

New Renault Trafic Combi

The New Renault Trafic Combi

My father had an old Kombi, so old it had a split windscreen and the indicators were metal stalks that popped out of the side, behind the front doors. I think it had a 1300 air-cooled engine, so the thing was slow and very noisy. And very spacious. Our family of five went everywhere – slowly – in that bus. There was no: “Are we there yet,” whining, as each kid had his own corner to play in, with an extra one for spare toys.


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The 5-Star NCAP Renault Arkana Is An SUV/Coupe Hybrid

Posted by on 14 Apr 2021 under Electric Vehicles, New Car Launches, News, Renault, Renault Arkana, Renault Captur, Renault Clio

New Renault Arkana

Renault’s Renault Arkana Hybrid

Horse lovers like to say a camel is a horse designed by a committee. A hybrid, in other words. Which is fine until you try and cross the desert on your horse. In cars, a hybrid refers to some kind of petrol/electric drive and a decade ago people called them the worst of both worlds. This is no longer the case, with even Formula One cars now hybrids.


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The Renault LCV Range Expands With Tailor-Made Solutions

Posted by on 12 Apr 2021 under Electric Vehicles, New Car Launches, News, Renault, Renault Kangoo, Renault Trafic

New Renault Vans

Renault has upped the ante with their new LCV range

The Renault LCV range is expanding with a renewed focus on meeting all the needs of professionals across the world. After the refreshed Renault Master in 2019, the French automaker is giving it a new look along with introducing the all-new Renault Kangoo Van, the Express Van, New Trafic Combi and the New SpaceClass.


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Second Generation Renault Captur Will Get An R.S. Model

Posted by on 18 Mar 2021 under New Car Launches, Renault Captur, Renault Clio, Renault Megane

Renault Captur R.S. Badge

Will SA get the Renault Captur R.S.?

We all know the much-anticipated second-generation Renault Captur will hit our shores in the second half of this year. Hooray! More potential excitement is that Renault has added the vaunted R.S. Line magic to the new Captur. We already have the Renault Megané RS and Clio RS models here, so here’s hoping the hot Captur gets added to our list.


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We Review The Much-Anticipated Renault Kiger SUV

Posted by on 02 Mar 2021 under New Car Launches, Renault Kiger, Renault Triber

2021 Renault Kiger

Renault’s Kiger SUV

Much has been written about the Renault Kiger, even before launch. This is because this hot car was expected to shake up the red-hot sub-compact SUV/crossover market. Well, it is not here yet, but it has been launched and we got comprehensive feedback on this pocket-friendly road warrior.


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New Renault Clio, Captur And Kiger Coming To SA In 2021

Posted by on 28 Jan 2021 under New Car Launches, Renault, Renault Captur, Renault Clio, Renault Kiger

Renault Captur, Clio and Kiger

The 2021 Renault Captur, Clio and Kiger

We often discuss exciting car launches overseas, but then have to end with a disclaimer that we do not yet know if and when these models will be sold here. But it seems when the news finally arrives, it comes in droves. 2021 will be a massive year for Renault South Africa.


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The New Renault Triber AMT Makes City Driving A Breeze

Posted by on 08 Jan 2021 under General, New Car Launches, News, Renault, Renault Triber

Renault Triber with AMT

Renault’s AMT Triber is available in South Africa

Renault South Africa launched the manual Triber in February 2020 and now, there’s a new kid on the block. This time the seven-seater Renault Triber gets an automated manual transmission (AMT) which has especially been designed for city driving.


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The Super Cool Renault Kwid Ultra Limited Edition

Posted by on 21 Dec 2020 under Blog, New Car Launches, News, Renault Kwid

Renault Kwid Ultra

Renault’s Limited Edition Kwid Ultra

The Kwid, Renault’s best seller in South Africa, has now received a new layer of desirability. A highly exclusive layer, it must be said. The new Renault Kwid Ultra Ltd Edt is super cool, but there will only be a hundred of them.


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Renault Confirms The Name Kiger For Its New SUV

Posted by on 14 Dec 2020 under New Car Launches, Renault, Renault Kwid, Renault Triber

Renault Kiger

Renault’s Kiger SUV

The upcoming Renault Kiger emphasises a few automotive facts:

The time gap between concept and production model is shrinking. The market is moving too fast and the competition is too fierce to allow the luxury of a concept percolating for a few years before morphing into production. Any manufacturer that tried that now will soon be playing catch-up.


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The 2021 Renault Kangoo Strikes The Perfect Balance

Posted by on 07 Dec 2020 under Blog, New Car Launches, Renault Kangoo

2021 Renault Kangoo

Renault’s 2021 Vans

Renault has been the experts in the LCV market for more than 120 years and leaders in Europe for 21 consecutive years. They’ve now combined all of their knowledge and experience into making the new Renault Kangoo and Renault Express vans.

To meet the exceeding expectations and needs of all its customers, the new Renault Kangoo and Renault Express have been unveiled for the overseas markets. Both the Renault Kangoo and Express will be available in LCV and passenger car versions. They plan on marketing and launching this complimentary range of vehicles from spring 2021.


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