Review: Renault X62.I Master cab chassis (2013-14) Overview Released in October 2013, the Renault X62 Phase I (X62.I) Master cab chassis was available in single cab and dual cab bodies. The rear-wheel drive X62 Master cab chassis was powered by 2.3-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines that were mated to either six-speed manual or semi-automatic transmissions (Renault’s […]
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Review: Renault X74 Laguna (2002-08)
Review: Renault X74.I Laguna (2002-06) Overview Released in March 2002, the Renault X74 Phase I (X74.I) Laguna was available as a mid-size liftback or wagon. Manufactured in Sandouville, France, the Renault X74 Laguna range initially consisted of liftback and wagon models powered by a 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. In […]
Review: Renault X91 Laguna (2008-11)
Overview Released in June 2008, the Renault X91 Laguna range initially consisted of mid-size liftbacks, with wagon models following in September 2008. Manufactured in Sandouville, France, the Laguna was available with 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Beyond the engine choices, the range also consisted of Expression, Dynamique and Privilege variants; the full range is […]
Review: Renault L43 Latitude (2011-15)
Overview Released in April 2011, the L43 Latitude was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured at the Renault-Samsung plant in Busan, South Korea, the L43 Latitude was initially available with either a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine (the ‘2.5 V6’ variants) or a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (‘2.0 dCi’). The 2.5 V6, however, was replaced by the […]
Review: Renault H45 Koleos (2008-15)
Review: Renault H45.I Koleos (2008-11) Overview Released in September 2008, the Renault H45 Phase I (H45.I) Koleos was a compact SUV. Manufactured in Busan, South Korea, the Koleos range initially consisted of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, powered by either a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine or a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Furthermore, the range […]
Review: Renault X56 Laguna (1995-96)
Overview Released in May 1995, the Renault X56 Laguna was a mid-size liftback. Manufactured at Renault’s factory in Sandouville, France, the front-wheel drive X56 Laguna was available with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (the ‘2.0 RXE’ variant) or a 3.0-litre V6 (‘3.0 V6’). The X56 Laguna had independent front suspension with MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, offset […]
Review: Renault X61 Kangoo (2010-on)
Review: Renault X61.I Kangoo (2010-13) Overview Released in October 2010, the Renault X61 Phase I (X61.I) Kangoo was a compact, two-seat van. Manufactured in Maubeuge, France, the front-wheel drive X61 Kangoo was available with either a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (dCi) unit. In March 2013, however, the range was revised as […]
Review: Renault XZG Koleos (2016-on)
Overview Released in Australia in August 2016, the Renault XZG Koleos was a mid-size SUV. Manufactured in Busan, South Korea, the Renault XZG Koleos was initially powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT or ‘Xtronic’). Furthermore, the Koleos range consisted Life, Zen and Intens editions. In September […]
Review: Renault XFE Kadjar (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in November 2019, the Renault XFE Kadjar was a mid-size SUV. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the front-wheel drive Renault Kadjar was powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmissions (Renault’s ‘Efficient Dual Clutch’ or EDC). Furthermore, the range consisted of Life, Zen and […]
Review: Renault X76 Kangoo (2004-10)
Review: Renault X76.I Kangoo (2004-07) Overview Released in August 2004, the Renault X76 Phase I (X76.I) Kangoo was a compact, two-seat van. Manufactured in Maubeuge, France, the front-wheel drive X76.I Kangoo was powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Safety equipment Safety equipment for the […]