Review: Renault X62.I Master van (2011-14) Overview Released in October 2011, the Renault X62 Phase I (X62.I) Master van range initially consisted of L2 H2 and L3 H2 variants, though the range was subsequently expanded with L4 H3 variants in November 2013 and L1 H1 variants in February 2014. All models, however, were powered by […]
Review: Renault X62 Master cab chassis (2013-20)
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 […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 X61 Kangoo (2010-21)
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 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 […]