Renault Scenic E-Tech

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Hatchbacks, SUVs, hybrids, electric cars: Renault makes them all, in a variety of shapes and sizes, meaning&nbsp;it has a line-up designed to tempt pretty much everyone.

From the roadside, the standout feature of all its cars is design, with them instantly recognisable as members of the Renault family, without being so similar that they fall&nbsp;into the Russian doll trap. However, in terms of ability they're a mixed bag,&nbsp;ranging&nbsp;from very good to no better than average.

Models that fall into the former camp include the Clio small hatchback and Megane E-Tech electric car, while the smaller Zoe electric car is also impressive in most respects; it's just a pity Renault omits key safety kit.

On the other hand, the Captur, Arkana and Austral SUVs are all outclassed by several rivals.

Renault has some exciting new models planned, including a new Scenic (this time it will be an electric SUV instead of a conventionally powered MPV) and two cars that reimagine classic Renaults: the 4 and 5.

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Renault has bucked the trend of rising car prices by introducing new and cheaper entry-level versions of both the Megane Sports Tourer and Laguna Coupe. The new Megane Sports Tourer Extreme costs 1000 less than the existing Expression model, with the 1.6 petrol version available for 14,495 and the 1.5 dCi 85 diesel version costing 16,685. Standard kit includes air-conditioning, stability control and an auxiliary input for the stereo. Megane Sports Tourer - 3950 less than a Focus Estate Following Ford's recent price increases, the petrol-powered Megane Sports Tourer Extreme undercuts the entry-level Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Style by a substantial 3950 - and the diesel version is 3010 cheaper than the Focus Estate 1.6 TDCI 90 Style.

The new Laguna Coupe dCi 150 TomTom costs 19,995 - 1650 less than the previous entry-level version. As the new model's name suggests, it comes with a standard-fit TomTom sat-nav system, to go with Bluetooth, 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights and rear parking sensors.

Both cars are available to order now, with customer deliveries starting in January.

Renault has bucked the trend of rising car prices by introducing new and cheaper entry-level versions of both the Megane Sports Tourer and Laguna Coupe.

The new Megane Sports Tourer Extreme costs 1000 less than the existing Expression model, with the 1.6 petrol version available for 14,495 and the 1.5 dCi 85 diesel version costing 16,685. Standard kit includes air-conditioning, stability control and an auxiliary input for the stereo. Megane Sports Tourer - 3950 less than a Focus Estate Following Ford's recent price increases, the petrol-powered Megane Sports Tourer Extreme undercuts the entry-level Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Style by a substantial 3950 - and the diesel version is 3010 cheaper than the Focus Estate 1.6 TDCI 90 Style. The new Laguna Coupe dCi 150 TomTom costs 19,995 - 1650 less than the previous entry-level version. As the new model's name suggests, it comes with a standard-fit TomTom sat-nav system, to go with Bluetooth, 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights and rear parking sensors. Both cars are available to order now, with customer deliveries starting in January.