Test drivers are evaluating...
Test drivers are evaluating a final flagship for the hatchback range, badged the R36. Powered by the 3.6-litre V6 that debuted in the Passat, the car will offer between 280 and 300bhp. Due on sale early next year, it will hit the road 12 months ahead of the March 2008 debut of the new-look Golf. Prices are still being kept under wraps, although it"s expected the newcomer will cost at least ÷£1,500 more than the current R32, weighing in at ÷£26,000.
Renault"s electric dreams...
Renault"s electric dreams are becoming a reality! Just as Auto Express predicted, when we drove all of Renault"s electric concepts last month, the Twizy, Zoe and Kangoo concepts have all been confirmed for production.
First up will be the Twizy - a 1+1 city car that bridges the gap between scooters and conventional cars. Production will begin in 2011 at Renault"s Valladolid factory in Spain.
The same year will see the Kangoo Z.E., a small electric van, enter series production at the firm"s Maubeurge plant in Northern France.
And last but not least, a clio-sized all-electric supermini, based on the Zoe concept will be built at the firm"s Flins factory from 2012.