Renault's powertrain range also sees the arrival of the new six-speed automatic AJ0 transmission which has been chosen for the brand's top-performing petrol and diesel engines. It is employed for the first time on New Scenic 2.0 dCi which consequently boasts an inexpensive-to-run powertrain with fuel consumption of just 7 litres/100km. Usable in either automatic or flick-shift manual mode, it was designed with comfort, flexibility and smoothness permanently at the forefront of the engineers' minds.

Within the framework of the "Renault Commitment 2009", Renault has also set itself an ambitious environmental plan based on three commitments which target to position the brand as one of the world's top three carmakers in the field of low CO2 emissions, as well as the development of a range of biofuelpowered vehicles and the development of a wide range of alternative technologies.

The ground already covered by the company is illustrated by the presence on the stand of the range of fuel efficient engines, a twin biofuel offer (bioethanol and biodiesel) and a fuel cell demonstrator with reformer.



The pleasure of sports performance: from the street to Formula 1

Available with either the petrol 2.0T 165hp engine or the diesel 2.0 dCi 150hp powerplant, Renault Megane GT is aimed at customers who seek driving pleasure from a car they can use on a daily basis. Its sports chassis ensures outstanding handling performance without compromizing the balance between comfort and handling. Renault Megane GT's distinctive exterior and interior design emphasizes its sporty calling.

Derived from Megane Renault Sport Cup, Megane F1 Team R26 features a limited slip differential for even crisper handling and performance whether driven on open roads or round a circuit. Its 230hp 2.0 T engine, "Cup" chassis and Brembo brakes make it one of the highest performance hot hatches on the market. Megane F1 Team R26 is aimed at fans of the Renault F1 Team which won two world crowns in 2005 and which is currently challenging for the 2006 Formula 1 World Championship titles.

In addition to its involvement in motor racing's blue ribband category, Renault also gives a high number of people the opportunity to experience the thrill of motor sport thanks to the World Series by Renault which attracted more than 650,000 spectators in 2005. Unprecedented in Europe, this series combines top-flight competition with a programme of entertainment aimed at a very broad public.



Renault Twingo Concept - a communicating car with a racy, sports pedigree

Renault has chosen the 2006 Paris Motor Show to unveil Twingo Concept. Firmly grounded in a youth culture of sport, music and fashion, Renault Twingo Concept is powered by the new turbocharged 1.2 16V TCE 100 engine. Renault Twingo Concept boasts a host of multimedia features and a high level of equipment.

At only 3.6 meters long, Renault Twingo Concept appeals to customers who have a taste for both attractive, sporty city cars and new communication technologies.

Its compact, squat volumes and incisive, assertive styling give it plenty of character, while its sports pedigree is apparent in the design of its lively, expressive front end. The well proportioned bumper and motor sport-inspired grille hint at the presence of a well-tuned engine committed to performance. The shape of the indicators in the headlamp modules echoes the chequered flag-based graphics of the bodywork and which flow along the car's pearl-blue sides to subtly suggest speed. The foglamps are flanked by air intakes included to cool the powerful disc brakes.

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