Favourite country automatically updates, others require Alliance CONNECT Toolbox. Traffic-sign recognition update recommended via USB key. Free updates available for 7 years with My Safety Switch, 3 years otherwise
Based on Renault Mégane II, produced by Renault Sport for Alpine. Features 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 225 PS. Won multiple awards including "Best hot hatch" from What car?
Renault Sport was established in 1976 as merger of Alpine and Gordini departments. Moved from Dieppe to Viry-Châtillon in 1976 to improve integration. Became Renault Sport Technologies in 2002, then Renault Sport Racing in 2016. Merged into Alpine business unit in 2021, ending production by 2023
France is 11th-largest global automaker and 3rd-largest in Europe. Two major companies: Stellantis (PSA Group) and Renault Group. French cars won multiple European and World Car of the Year awards
Renault-Nissan MR family consists of 16-valve, all-aluminium water-cooled engines. Features acoustically equal runner lengths and silent timing chain. Uses 'under stress' manufacture with torque plate during block boring
Strategic partnership between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi since 1999. Alliance name changed in 2017 after Nissan acquired Mitsubishi. Renault holds 43.4% voting stake in Nissan, Nissan 15% non-voting. Carlos Ghosn served as founding chairman until 2018