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On Monday, it was shown the new generation of commercial Renault Master, and his twin Opel / Vauxhall Movano. The two brands have developed a new light trucks together and they will be offered in four versions of the length of the body and three versions of the roof height. Vans will be produced, but also cars with cab and chassis. There will also form a double room. The modular platform developed by Renault and Opel can be a front or a rear-wheel drive. Both cars look exactly the same, the only difference is in the radiator grille and emblem. Master Movano and just have the same car, it will be on sale in Europe this spring. Load them up will be 2254 kilograms or 17 m3. in the van and 2495 kilograms in the version with a single chassis and cab.
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The car has a new transparent roof folding in two parts. The new roof is the largest transparent roof in its class, according to producer Renault. Megane CC will be available in Europe from June. Dark transparent roof is framed in black metal and this gives a visual sense of all-glass structure. On the other hand gives the roof a lighter appearance compared to similar mechanisms. Megane CC will be the first model of the company, will receive two new transmission clutch. The new gearbox with six degrees helps reduce CO2 emissions by 17% compared with the standard version. The new gearbox will be mounted so far only Renault diesel engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters and 108 hp power. Among other diesel engines will see an output 128 and 158 hp and petrol power units with 128 hp and 138 Version petrol engine with 138 hp will be available with the new CVT transmission. Boot volume is quite good for this class of car – 417 liters. However, when the roof was removed and folded back, the volume of the luggage compartment is reduced to 211 liters.
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Renault distribute the first official information and photos of its new small model – open two-seater called the Wind. The little roadster was produced based on the Twingo. The car will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Renault Wind length is 3830 millimeters, which is 230 millimeters more than the length of the Twingo. The car has a folding metal roof, which is behind the two seats available for passengers. The roof is dissolved or retracted for 12 seconds. Thanks to the original mechanism of the folding roof, the boot volume of 270 liters of the Wind remains unchanged whether the roof is retracted or inserted. Moreover, the trunk of the Wind is 40 liters larger than that of the Twingo. Such a mechanism of folding of the roof was used by the Supercar Ferrari 575 Superamerica. Renault Wind Roadster will be available in Europe with two petrol engine volume 1.2 and 1.6 liters, with power accordingly 100 and 133 hp Despite the relatively less powerful engines from Renault present the Wind as a sports model and have not planned or Renaultsport version of Gordini.
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