The driver's seat has a wide range of horizontal adjustments, in all trim levels it changes the position in height, and in top assemblies it is equipped with lumbar adjustment, which significantly increases Renault Fluence characteristics of comfort when moving in space. Buyers of Renault Fluence are offered as an option the TomTom navigation system, which costs 25,000 rubles. The navigator is controlled by a remote control. Maps are updated through the corporate website on the Internet and stored on an SD memory card.
The standard music characteristics for Fluence Renault are presented in several versions depending on the equipment level. The minimum configuration is equipped with a Classic 4x20 W CD / MP3 audio system, with the ability to connect mobile devices via USB, Jack, Bluetooth. All control keys are duplicated on the steering column joystick. In medium configurations, a CD / MP3 First Radio 4x20 W audio system is installed, with USB, Jack inputs, Bluetooth wireless connection and duplicate control on the steering column joystick. In the top-end version, a premium multimedia system is available to the client.
Renault Fluence is one of the leaders among classmates in terms of free space for passengers in the rear row of seats. There is plenty of headroom, even despite the sloping roofline. The volume of the luggage compartment is 530 liters, however, it is partially “eaten up” by the large hinges of the trunk lid. The doorways are wide, the door opening angle is large. Due to the compacted gasket of sound-proofing material of the "felt" type, the noise characteristics inherent in Renault Fluence are a quarter less than those in predecessor models.
Great variety of lines power units Russian Renault Fluence cannot boast. At the disposal of customers are two petrol 4-cylinder 16-valve engines with a volume of 1.6-liter (1598 cc) and 2.0-liter (1997 cc).
The 1.6-liter Renault Fluence engine has a power of 106 Horse power and 145 N.m. maximum torque, accelerates to hundreds of kilometers per hour in 11.7 seconds, travels at a maximum speed of 183 km / h. For such a Renault Fluence, fuel consumption in the city is 8.8 liters per 100 km, on the highway - 5.4 l / 100 km, in a mixed rhythm of about 6.7 liters per hundred kilometers.
The two-liter engine has a power of 138 "horses" and 190 N.m. torque, starts from zero to hundreds in 10 seconds, accelerates to 195 km / h. Renault Fluence 2.0-liter consumption is 7.8 liters per hundred kilometers in the combined cycle, on the highway for Fluence the consumption will be approximately 6.2 liters per 100 km, in the city - about 10.5 liters per hundred kilometers.
In the world market, in the line of power units, in addition to gasoline engines, customers are offered a choice of one of four one and a half liter diesel engines dCi. The most economical among them is the Renault Fluence diesel engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 85 hp. The most nimble with a capacity of 110 hp. In addition, there are 90 hp diesel engines. and 105 hp In Russia Fluence diesel in official dealer centers is not implemented.
Gearbox Renault Fluence for Russian market presented in three versions: five and six-speed classic manual gearboxes, instead of automatic transmission Renault Fluence is equipped with a CVT-variator. Continuously Variable Transmission is a V-belt transmission with a continuously variable gear ratio.
An automatic transmission differs from a manual transmission in that the driver controls the mechanics personally manually, and in automatic transmission the function of switching speeds is "intercepted" by the machine, which independently changes gears in accordance with the speed of movement. French manufacturers believe that for latest generations cars, in particular for Fluence, the machine is no longer relevant.
CVT is a continuously variable transmission that changes the ratio of rotational speed to torque in the range of all speeds. For Renault Fluence, the technical characteristics of a continuously variable transmission are of the "variator" type. A variator is a type of transmission that performs stepless switching of the gear ratio mechanically, transmitting torque through an intermediate belt and roller.
The brake system is disc. The front brake discs are ventilated. In all trim levels, the pre-installed option includes ABS system with emergency braking assistance function AFU+EBD. Automatic stabilization system exchange rate stability ESP is provided as an additional option for 19.5 thousand rubles. Frontal deactivated airbags are installed at the factory in all trim levels. In medium and top trim levels, there are side front airbags and inflatable curtains on both sides. For children car seats special Isofix fastenings are provided.
Despite the fact that representatives of the French concern Renault insist that Fluence is a completely individual model, and they urge you not to compare it with Megane, the technical characteristics of Fluence largely copy its predecessor. Fluence is based on the "Megan" platform. The twisting rear soft-tuned beam went to Fluence from Nissan Sentra seventh generation. Collect Renault Fluence in Turkey, South Korea and at Avtoframos near Moscow, and are sold in more than 80 countries, although initially the model was prepared for the markets of third world countries.
Simultaneously with the base production model in 2009, a green electric version of the Renault Fluence Z.E. not from a normal electrical outlet. Moreover, if it takes about 8 hours for a car to fully charge the battery from a household power outlet, then on a “quick connector” at 400 V / 63 A, to charge the Renault Fluence Z.E. it only takes 20 minutes. A standard procedure is also proposed complete replacement batteries at recharging stations, which takes no more than 5 minutes.
The electric Renault Fluence has a speed of 100 miles per hour (approximately 160 km/h) and can travel about 185 kilometers on a single charge. The electric car is 14 cm longer than the base model.
According to the creators, the version of Fluence Z.E. will be in demand in Israel, Denmark, the countries of old Europe and some Asian states. Online pre-orders started in April 2010. The first copy of the RenaultFluence Z.E. was shipped to a customer in Israel on January 22, 2012. The “green” Renault Fluence will be available to Russian motorists in free access in 2014.
The car is planned to be sold without batteries, which through a monthly subscription will be provided to the owner for a long-term lease, which gives the customer additional guarantees, in particular, eliminates the need to purchase a new battery, the cost of which is prohibitive today.
Renault Fluence Z.E. became the first successful commercial vehicle environmental project Renault "Better Place". Customers of a "clean" car are most often municipalities of large cities, government agencies and business representatives. The eco-friendly Renault Fluence is priced around €17,850 without a battery and €24,580/€26,300/€27,496 (depending on trim level) with the battery pre-installed.
As part of the Turkish auto show held in Istanbul (November 2012), the French company Renault presented new sedan Renault Fluence 2013 model year. Restyling affected the front of the car, the interior was significantly redesigned, and new engines appeared in engine compartment. We will tell about all the changes in detail, confirming the words of the photo, we will conduct a review, consider the technical characteristics and prices from which the sale of Renault Fluence 2012-2013 starts in Russia.
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Nuances of body parameters
The front part of the restyled Renault Fluence - with a large logo of the French company organically fit into the slot of the false radiator grille, repeating the shape of a rhombus with chrome beams diverging to the sides. The almond-shaped headlights are supported by an “adult” bumper with a bright aerodynamic skirt, a trapezium of the lower air duct and stylish segments that house the “eyes” of foglights and daytime LED strips. running lights. The exterior designers managed to give the family sedan a charismatic and purposeful image, at least the front of the car. Otherwise Renault body Fluence of the 2013 sample has not changed. Before us is a beautiful car with smooth contours of body panels, a soft roofline falling to the stern, large doorways, a high window sill and a lean stern.
- Dimensional dimensions sedan: 4620 mm - length, 1809 mm - width, 1479 mm - height, 2703 mm - wheelbase, clearance- 160 mm (with a full load of 120 mm).
- Rims and tires: depending on the level of the version, the machine is equipped with tires 205/65 R15, 205/60 R16, 205/55 R17 on steel rims size 15 or light alloy R 16-17. Optionally available "rollers" 225/40 R18 on a stylish 18's discs.
- The body of the car is painted in two basic colors- white ice and bright red, for black pearl, twilight blue, eclipse gray, platinum gray, Cassiopeia gray, cherry, Prussian blue, ash beige, beige special - you will have to pay 10 thousand rubles.
Salon description
Interior designers have changed the interior of the updated Renault Fluence for the better. Finishing plastics have become softer and more pleasant to the touch, seat upholstery with a dense texture of the material. Dashboard now digital with excellent readability, an automatic electric parking brake is installed. For rich trim levels of the sedan, a new multimedia system with a color touch screen R-Link has become available. Of its functions, it is worth noting voice control, the ability to connect smartphones and various players, and navigation.
Comfortable seats are installed in the front row for a quiet ride, ergonomics allow you to quickly get used to driving. In the second row of space with a margin in all directions, even three passengers are not cramped. The trunk is able to take 530 liters of cargo, a wide opening will ensure the loading of fairly large luggage. Renault Fluence 2013 model year will be offered in six versions: Authentique, Confort, Expression, Limited Edition, Dynamique, Sport Way. In the initial, most modest Authentique configuration, it implies the presence of air conditioning, ABS AFU EBD, heated electric mirrors, 2 airbags, and a driver's seat lift.
Technical part
- There is a new one under the hood Gas engine 1.6 liter 16V (115 hp), working in tandem with the upgraded variator - X-Tronic CVT. The manufacturer promises that this combination provides an average consumption of 6.4 liters of gasoline for a car weighing 1260 kg.
- The range of diesel engines (alas, not available in Russia) will also expand due to the 1.6-liter dCi (130 hp), the diesel engine has a modest appetite, it needs only 4.6 liters of diesel fuel to overcome 100 km.
- Of course, there will also be 1.6-liter (106 hp) engines familiar to Russians, 5 manual transmission mechanics or automatic 4 automatic transmissions, and a 2-liter (138 hp) with a variable CVT box.
Specifications and a mini test drive of the new Renault Fluence allow us to talk about a comfortable suspension, the chassis eliminates all the flaws in the roadway, the cabin is quiet and comfortable. The car instills confidence in its owner through stable and predictable behavior. Do not forget only that you are driving a fairly large family sedan, and not a hot hatchback, although the power of even a 138 horsepower engine will not allow you to go crazy. In general, an excellent choice for a respectable family man who appreciates stability and comfort.
What is the price
According to preliminary information, prices for a restyled Renault Fluence 2013 in Russia should not differ from the price for which you can buy a pre-styling Fluence. And its cost starts from 599,600 rubles for an almost “bare” Authentique package with a 1.6 liter engine and rises to 860,600 rubles for Renault Fluence with 2.0 liter engine, a variator in Sport equipment Way (light alloy R17, cruise control, parking sensors, xenon headlights, rain and light sensors, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, keyless entry, Start-Stop system, CD MP3 music with 4 speakers, color display).
In the history of the automotive industry, one trend can be traced - each subsequent body of a particular car model is larger than the previous one. It has to do with the human mentality. The larger the area of the house, larger size cars, the higher the social status of the owner, respectively. The pattern, of course, is unspoken, but it takes place in the modern world.
Geometric parameters of the car
Having worked hard on the design, the designers did not forget about external dimensions Renault Fluence, sufficient interior space and a considerable amount of luggage compartment. Indeed, in the conditions of fierce competition, the buyer is able to opt for a model of a completely different brand in the event that even an insignificant detail is missed.
Visually evaluating and testing Renault Fluence in motion, it can be noted that its designers adequately coped with their task. The dimensions of the car indicate that it has no place in the golf class and it is time to give the car a more prestigious business class status. The cabin space is designed for five adults, and the trunk is large enough to easily accommodate the luggage of each of the family members. Let's take a closer look at each of these Renault Fluence parameters.
External dimensions
The trend of a general increase in the body and other geometric parameters also affected Renault Fluence. The value of the body length of the car is now 4622 mm, and it is this indicator that determines the long wheelbase, the volume of the trunk and interior.
Wheelbase Renault Fluence has an indicator of 2703 mm and visually gives the car a size.
As already noted, with such geometric data, Renault Fluence becomes “cramped” in the C-class. However, it is still too early to aim for the business class. The budget of the model will not allow such a daring transition to be made immediately.
Ground clearance Renault Fluence has a standard value for a sedan - 16 cm.
At first glance, with such a parameter, it is hardly worth moving off the asphalt, but, on the other hand, a similar model produced in European countries does have a clearance of 12 cm. Therefore, we thank domestic manufacturers Renault Fluence, which took into account some of the features of our roads and increased the ground clearance by 4 cm.
The width and height of Renault Fluence are 1809 and 1479 mm, respectively.
Inner dimensions
The designers completed the interior of Renault Fluence in such a way that the driver and four possible passengers will not experience inconvenience while driving.
The ceiling will not interfere even with the tallest driver, although a similar problem occurs even in larger sedans. The Renault Fluence's wide door openings ensure an unhindered entry.
In addition to sufficient space for the driver and passengers, the Renault Fluence salon is endowed with all sorts of compartments for storing various things, the total volume of which is 23 liters.
luggage compartment
Despite belonging to class C, Renault Fluence is able to boast of its trunk, the volume of which is 530 liters. The low boot floor and wide opening allow you to place even heavy and dimensionless products. In addition, the volume of the luggage compartment can be doubled by installing the rear seat backs in continuation of the boot floor.
Summarizing
In general, judging by the decent performance of various geometric parameters, we can confidently state that new Renault Fluence can be called a family car. Indeed, this car is able to accommodate not only all family members, but also carry a lot of luggage. And the increased ground clearance will allow you to make constant field trips.
In a sedan. Much of this car moved from there. In 2013, the car was restyled, at least according to the company's marketers.
However, differences from the previous generation can only be found by looking closely. They touched mainly the front.
AT latest model, some options that were optional migrated to the basic package.
Dimensions Renault Fluence:
- length - 4622 mm
- width - 1809mm
- height - 1479 mm
Vehicle weight 1270 kg. Undoubted convenience in this car is a key card. It is enough to have it in your pocket and the car will automatically open when you approach and close when you move away from it.
key card
In order to start the car, just press the button, while the key card can still lie nearby.
Renault Fluence color scheme 2014
Modest car interior
Salon - top equipment
The interior of this car is made of quality materials, but everything looks rather modest. There are no special frills in it, as, for example, in. Even a 7-inch screen is installed only in the top configuration. But those who have it will enjoy working with it. The menu has been translated into Russian, all settings are clear and do not cause problems in mastering.
Due to the fact that during the trip it is inconvenient to reach for the touch screen, there are alternative way controls - a washer on the control panel under climate control. The seats are heated, but the button to turn on the heating can be difficult to find - for the driver it is to the left of the seat.
On the back seat not that there would be a lot of space, but for an acceptable landing it is quite enough. Even if your knees reach out front seat, then they will not rest against it, but will gently push it, so they are designed.
The trunk volume is quite roomy - 530 liters, according to this indicator, it can easily compete with such competitors in the class as.
slow ride
Dashboard
Renault Fluence is designed to be a good family car. Despite the fact that in one of the configurations it can be equipped with a sports body kit, this does not make it a sports car.
You have a mechanic or an automatic with a variator, tune in to a measured ride. According to the owners, in the case of the variator, there are delays in gear shifting. There are also jerks, especially when downshifting.
Specifications and test drive
An adapted Renault Fluence is delivered to Russia, most of all, the adaptation affected the suspension, the engineers set it up in such a way that it would be as comfortable as possible for the driver and passengers, behave on the road.
Renault Fluence ground clearance is 16 cm, this ground clearance is enough for city driving.
Renault Fluence comes in 4 trim levels:
- Authentic
- expression
- Confort
- Dynamique
For each configuration, a suitable engine, all three of them.
Nobody expects racing dynamics from this car, and he confirms this with his unhurried acceleration to 100 km / h in 10.1 seconds, and this is on the most powerful engine. And on a compromise, 114 strong power unit, acceleration occurs in 11.9 seconds.
The car has good handling, and the brakes adequately respond to pressing the pedal. However, don't try to get into corners too fast. In such a situation, the roll is very noticeable. And it becomes completely uncomfortable, also from the fact that the seats have almost no lateral support.
The disadvantage of Renault Fluence is fuel consumption, which, according to some reviews, is 2 times higher than stated.
Test drive Renault Fluence video
Security
The car is equipped with several security systems. However, there are not very many of them, because a calm and measured ride does not contribute to the creation of emergency situations. The car has:
- ABS - anti-lock system
- ESP - stabilization system
- Airbags
- Isofix child seat mount
Active safety systems protect you from mistakes and problems on the road. And passive - will help in the event of a collision.
Crash test Renault Fluence
Results
As a result, I would like to say that Renault Fluence, even despite its disadvantages, is not at all bad car. He has a good market. Not everyone needs a drive, which is not in this car. But many need calmness and confidence, and Renault Fluence 2014 has plenty of this.
Specifications and fuel consumption Renault Fluence 2014
In 2012, at the Istanbul Motor Show, car enthusiasts were shown a restyled version of Renault Fluence (2013-2017), which was released to maintain the car building trend and in order not to lose customers. In general, the pre-styling version was originally shown in 2009, but back in 2004 everyone saw a concept car that bore little resemblance to the modern version.
This sedan belongs to the compact class and is built on the Megane platform. Also, the model was still subjected to a light facelift in 2015, but the manufacturer did not officially announce this to the whole world. Let's take a look at the latest version in full.
Exterior
The model has a new design, which received the same smooth forms, but some notes of aggression were added. The muzzle received massive reliefs on the sides of the hood. Narrow headlights are installed, made in the form of the same narrow petal. Their filling is xenon, but only for an additional fee. Inside is a lens. Between the headlights there is a very narrow grille with a chrome trim line in the middle that connects to the logo.
Smooth, but at the same time, the massive bumper of the car in the lower part has a 4-coal continuation of the radiator grille. Left and right are round fog lights above which are LED daytime running lights. It all has a chrome trim, looks cool.
The side part meets us with a small snag. The fact is that manufacturers often make a deep stamping line at the bottom, but in this case it is imitated by installing massive body-colored moldings. The arches are slightly swollen and also beveled. They are in the base 16th wheel disks, but the 17th is optionally offered. A small body line at the top looks stylish, as well as a small turn signal repeater on the rear-view mirror.
Unusually in the rear, the lanterns look narrow, angular and at the same time rounded in some places. The filling at the rear optics is halogen. The trunk lid in its upper part has a so-called duck nose, the task of which is to form a spoiler with its shape, albeit a small one. The rear bumper of the model is also quite massive, it has a recessed line, which has reflectors along the edges. In the lower part there is a plastic protection, under which there is a small branch pipe of the exhaust system.
Dimensions Renault Fluence (2013-2017):
- length - 4622 mm;
- width - 1809 mm;
- height - 1479 mm;
- wheelbase - 2703 mm;
- clearance - 145 mm.
Specifications Fluence
In general, only one engine is installed in our country, we will discuss it in more detail, but we will also briefly touch on the rest of the units. So, speaking roughly, the entire line consists of 6 units, but we were given only one.
In our country, a 16-valve injection engine volume of 1.6 liters. The unit has a distributed injection and produces 114 horsepower and 156 H * m of torque. In the base, it is paired with a 5-speed mechanical box gears, but a CVT can also be installed. The car is front wheel drive.
Acceleration to hundreds takes 10.6 seconds, with a CVT it will be even worse. Max Speed equal to 186 km / h. In the city, the engine consumes almost 9 liters of AI-95 per hundred kilometers, and 5.5 liters will go along the highway. The variator will have about the same consumption. The unit complies with Euro-5 standards.
The sedan is essentially simple, but according to the owners, the suspension is quite soft. It is in front an independent scheme on MacPherson struts, and at the back there is a dependent beam. The car brakes well, as it has good disc brakes, while the front ones are equipped with ventilation. In the line for other countries there are diesel engines volume of 1.5 liters, as well as a more powerful gasoline 2-liter engine.
The main remark concerns only the anthers-chippers of the front struts - they can become unusable by 20-40 thousand km. These parts are made in one piece, and the anthers are made of very hard rubber, similar to soft plastic. Over time, due to the operation of the bumpers, the anther comes off from them, as a result, the shock absorber rod remains open to dust, moisture and dirt, which threatens with an accelerated failure of the rack. Therefore, during operation, it is recommended to monitor the condition of these parts. In practice, some owners replace them with more elastic and reliable counterparts from the VAZ "dozens".
Doesn't create problems and steering equipped with an electric booster. Steering rods can last 100 thousand km, and the tips are much longer. Experts have no comments on the reliability of the brake system.
Salon Renault Fluence (2013-2017)
Despite the fact that the interior was changed, not so much, we will tell you about it in full. There is enough free space in the car for both rear and front passengers, but the seats themselves are not very admirable. In front are simple seats with fabric lining and white stitching. They also have heating and height adjustment.
The back row is a sofa with an armrest, equipped with three headrests, which in turn can be adjusted in height. Also in some versions, these headrests can be trimmed with leather. On the rear window there is a curtain so that no one sees anything if necessary.
The driver will get a large leather-covered steering wheel, which has an oversized airbag pad, which does not look very good. This steering wheel has 4 buttons to control the audio system. The dashboard is made in the style of motorcycles, by the way, at one time they scolded for such a decision Chevrolet Aveo but everyone here loves it.
A round display with a chrome frame is used, from which the frame of a small on-board computer. That circular display shows your current speed as well as fuel level and oil temperature. On the left we see a large analog tachometer gauge.
On the dashboard in the middle is an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system, which is inserted well and looks concise. It has a problem, namely in the location, it is extremely inconvenient to reach it and manage it all. Air deflectors are located under it, then after a glossy insert we see a separate climate control unit. This block is a simple little monitor and a bunch of buttons. Below we can see a small number of buttons for controlling the audio system, there is also a slot for CDs. In the lower part on the left is the engine start button, on the right is the cigarette lighter, and in the middle there is a place for the phone.
The tunnel at its very beginning has a cup holder, which is designed for an ashtray / glass. After we can see the handbrake of the gearbox, after which there is a parking brake button and two real cup holders. At the end, we are met by a not very comfortable, but large armrest. The car will please its owner with an excellent trunk, the volume of which is 530 liters. There is a full-fledged spare tire under the floor, but that's all, there is nothing more interesting.
Price
The model has only one complete set with certain equipment. Those interested can order additional options, which are not so many. Basic Renault version Fluence (2013-2017) worth 1 055 990 rubles, and for the variator you will have to pay another 45,000 rubles. Here's what you get without additional options:
- fabric upholstery;
- heated front seats;
- audio system;
- separate climate control;
- rear parking sensors;
- keyless access;
- light and rain sensor;
- fog optics;
- 6 airbags;
- bluetooth;
- USB port.
After the completion of production, the price tag of the model has changed, because now you can only buy a used one for 500,000 rubles on average.
Additionally, you can install a multimedia system with navigation, as well as xenon optics, 17th wheels and a rear view camera. In general, this is quite good, relatively budget sedan suitable for a young family simple trips to the store or to work. Often it will not break, since the design is simple and there is essentially nothing to break.
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