Renault to launch Fluence, Koleos in 2011

ashutoshb · 6th January 2010, 03:51

Note from Mod : Please continue the discussion on the Renault Fluence Review Thread. This discussion is closed

French car maker giant Renault said on Tuesday it will launch two models in India in 2011 that will be rolled out from the company's upcoming Chennai plant.

The company also plans to resume its investment plans for India that was stopped due to the global economic slowdown.

"We will be launching our luxury car 'Fluence' and our crossover 'Koleos' in the second half of 2011, both the cars will come in petrol and diesel versions," Renault India Country GM and MD Marc Nassif told reporters at the 10th Auto Expo here.

He said the company plans to roll out its full range of cars in India within two years from now.

"Our plan involves introduction of several new cars within 18-24 months and the full range in 48 months time. These cars will be produced in Chennai and we plan to launch the Fluence and Koleos model in 2011," he said.

The company's full range will have small to luxury cars, Nassif said, adding, the company is also close to finalising the plan for a distribution network and it would be announced in the first week of February.

Source:
Renault to launch two models in India in 2011- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

Renault.com - Renault Fluence
Renault.com - Renault Koleos

vaisakhr · 6th January 2010, 06:01

Both the cars looks fresh and neat. Fluence rear end is really beautiful. Any news about the price?

Will M&M continue the sales and service?

and what about other specs?

recshenoy · 6th January 2010, 09:58

if i am not wrong at Tokyo Motor show Renault was hinting at JV with other indian players since Mahindra-logon association is not doing well currently.

arnabchak · 6th January 2010, 10:10

Fluence looks wonderful...

Seems to be a D segment car??

ashutoshb · 6th January 2010, 12:06

JV with Mahindra was for the Logan, most likely Renault will make both the cars on its own.

This is what Autocar says on Fluence:
- 10-12 lakh price. Will be a Corolla, Cruze, Civic rival.
- It is built on the Renault Megane III chassis.
- Engines & transmission: 100 bhp 1.5 DCi. 110 bhp Petrol. Six speed manuals and CVT auto.

speedKrazy · 6th January 2010, 12:09

A 100 BHP car from Renault to take on the likes of Civic and Corolla is it going to be another joke like Logon which is known to be terribly under powered and over priced by the way the cars looks cool.Fluence rear looks like modified superb

1-Testosterone · 6th January 2010, 12:26

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Originally Posted by speedKrazy

A 100 BHP car from Renault to take on the likes of Civic and Corolla is it going to be another joke like Logon which is known to be terribly under powered and over priced by the way the cars looks cool.Fluence rear looks like modified superb

How come you're comparing awful Logan with Fluence!

speedKrazy · 6th January 2010, 12:31

Would it be having the same fate as logan among its competitors if fluance is launched with a below par motor when compared with civic and corolla.The comparison with is strictly on engine parameter related to its competitors!!

prateekm · 6th January 2010, 12:38

Come on, you can't judge a car only by it's power. Just add Petes to the diesel and you will get 130 BHP easily

BTW, even Skoda Laura has 105 BHP, but it has won the hearts of many (though the A.S.S ruined everything)

ashutoshb · 6th January 2010, 12:39

Autocar is not always right. And the company has still not disclosed the engines it will be offering.

Globally the Fluence comes with 1.6 110 bhp and 2.0 140 bhp petrol and 1.5 110 bhp diesel engines. Now its up to REnault to decide what it should get in order to compete with the likes of Camry and Corolla.

MaserQ · 6th January 2010, 14:12

The Fluence is a good looking car, with a bit of Megane and Mazda 6 influence thrown in. It will in all probability, come with a bigger engine than the 1.5 DCi. But hey, we hear Toyota are considering a 1.4 CDi for the Corolla some time soon!

fx45 · 6th January 2010, 14:16

i think that koleos is based on some nissan Crossover.

basilmabraham · 6th January 2010, 16:59

Both cars look nice from pics. Only if Renault can bring in competitive features at a competetive price would they make any difference. The second car looks like a x-over

MaserQ · 6th January 2010, 17:48

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Originally Posted by fx45

i think that koleos is based on some nissan Crossover.

Based on the Nissan Qashqai. The Koleos looks a bit quirky.

Renault-Nissan could consider bringing in the Dacia/Renault Duster, which is not only smarter looking but could be cheaper to make too. The updated Nissan Qashqai is another good option.

Surprisingly, there was no mention of the Sandero in the press release.

gopalnayak · 14th February 2010, 12:24

"France’s second-largest car maker Renault is ready to make an aggressive solo entry with seven or eight new models, ranging from a 1.1 litre hatcback to a luxury sedan."

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I think we can really expect these vehicles to come in soon and I am sure Renault will break the tie-up with Mahindra.

6th January 2010, 03:51	#1
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,975 Thanked: 5,417 Times View My Garage	Renault to launch Fluence, Koleos in 2011 Note from Mod : Please continue the discussion on the Renault Fluence Review Thread. This discussion is closed French car maker giant Renault said on Tuesday it will launch two models in India in 2011 that will be rolled out from the company's upcoming Chennai plant. The company also plans to resume its investment plans for India that was stopped due to the global economic slowdown. "We will be launching our luxury car 'Fluence' and our crossover 'Koleos' in the second half of 2011, both the cars will come in petrol and diesel versions," Renault India Country GM and MD Marc Nassif told reporters at the 10th Auto Expo here. He said the company plans to roll out its full range of cars in India within two years from now. "Our plan involves introduction of several new cars within 18-24 months and the full range in 48 months time. These cars will be produced in Chennai and we plan to launch the Fluence and Koleos model in 2011," he said. The company's full range will have small to luxury cars, Nassif said, adding, the company is also close to finalising the plan for a distribution network and it would be announced in the first week of February. Source: Renault to launch two models in India in 2011- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times Renault.com - Renault Fluence Renault.com - Renault Koleos Attached Thumbnails Last edited by GTO : 23rd May 2011 at 14:55. Reason: Adding link to our review
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6th January 2010, 06:01	#2
vaisakhr BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: KL-32 Posts: 386 Thanked: 203 Times	Both the cars looks fresh and neat. Fluence rear end is really beautiful. Any news about the price? Will M&M continue the sales and service? and what about other specs?
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6th January 2010, 09:58	#3
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	if i am not wrong at Tokyo Motor show Renault was hinting at JV with other indian players since Mahindra-logon association is not doing well currently.
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6th January 2010, 10:10	#4
arnabchak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MH-04 Posts: 1,346 Thanked: 1,165 Times	Fluence looks wonderful... Seems to be a D segment car??
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6th January 2010, 12:06	#5
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,975 Thanked: 5,417 Times View My Garage	JV with Mahindra was for the Logan, most likely Renault will make both the cars on its own. This is what Autocar says on Fluence: - 10-12 lakh price. Will be a Corolla, Cruze, Civic rival. - It is built on the Renault Megane III chassis. - Engines & transmission: 100 bhp 1.5 DCi. 110 bhp Petrol. Six speed manuals and CVT auto.
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6th January 2010, 12:09	#6
speedKrazy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 69 Thanked: 2 Times	A 100 BHP car from Renault to take on the likes of Civic and Corolla is it going to be another joke like Logon which is known to be terribly under powered and over priced by the way the cars looks cool.Fluence rear looks like modified superb
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6th January 2010, 12:31	#8
speedKrazy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 69 Thanked: 2 Times	Would it be having the same fate as logan among its competitors if fluance is launched with a below par motor when compared with civic and corolla.The comparison with is strictly on engine parameter related to its competitors!!
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6th January 2010, 12:38	#9
prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 789 Thanked: 555 Times	Come on, you can't judge a car only by it's power. Just add Petes to the diesel and you will get 130 BHP easily BTW, even Skoda Laura has 105 BHP, but it has won the hearts of many (though the A.S.S ruined everything)
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6th January 2010, 12:39	#10
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,975 Thanked: 5,417 Times View My Garage	Autocar is not always right. And the company has still not disclosed the engines it will be offering. Globally the Fluence comes with 1.6 110 bhp and 2.0 140 bhp petrol and 1.5 110 bhp diesel engines. Now its up to REnault to decide what it should get in order to compete with the likes of Camry and Corolla.
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6th January 2010, 14:12	#11
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	The Fluence is a good looking car, with a bit of Megane and Mazda 6 influence thrown in. It will in all probability, come with a bigger engine than the 1.5 DCi. But hey, we hear Toyota are considering a 1.4 CDi for the Corolla some time soon!
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6th January 2010, 14:16	#12
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 387 Times	i think that koleos is based on some nissan Crossover.
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6th January 2010, 16:59	#13
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Both cars look nice from pics. Only if Renault can bring in competitive features at a competetive price would they make any difference. The second car looks like a x-over
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14th February 2010, 12:24	#15
gopalnayak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 30 Times	"France’s second-largest car maker Renault is ready to make an aggressive solo entry with seven or eight new models, ranging from a 1.1 litre hatcback to a luxury sedan." Read more: Renault to launch Fluence, Koleos, Kangoo in India \| Renault to launch Fluence, Koleos, Kangoo in India news \| Renault to launch Fluence, Koleos, Kangoo in India reviews \| Renault to launch Fluence, Koleos, Kangoo in India features \| Renault to launc I think we can really expect these vehicles to come in soon and I am sure Renault will break the tie-up with Mahindra.
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