Renault Scenic E-Tech

Renault Clio

Renault Megane 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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The Datsun brand could return, selling ultra low-cost cars under the wing of Nissan. While company chiefs are unwilling to confirm the Japanese brand's return, Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn believes low-cost cars will be a key market in the near future. The suggestion is that Datsun could be Nissan's Dacia. Renault will have Dacia cars in its showrooms by the end of the year, when the 10,000 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/dacia-duster-for-less-than-10000/n8600">Dacia Duster</a> arrives.

Ghosn also believes Nissan's premium brand, Infiniti, will undego significant growth, despite sluggish early sales. 'We're losing our shirt in the premium market at the moment, but are profitable further down the range,' he said. 'Whereas most car companies have the opposite problem.' At the Geneva motor show, many car companies showcased advanced mobile technology, with the Ford SYNC system and the infotainment system in the Mercedes A-Class some of the most notable. As car electronics get ever-more sophisticated, Ghosn said he expects more alliances between car companies and tech companies such as Google and Microsoft.

Steve Huntingford

The Datsun brand could return, selling ultra low-cost cars under the wing of Nissan. While company chiefs are unwilling to confirm the Japanese brand's return, Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn believes low-cost cars will be a key market in the near future.

The suggestion is that Datsun could be Nissan's Dacia. Renault will have Dacia cars in its showrooms by the end of the year, when the 10,000 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/dacia-duster-for-less-than-10000/n8600">Dacia Duster</a> arrives. Ghosn also believes Nissan's premium brand, Infiniti, will undego significant growth, despite sluggish early sales. 'We're losing our shirt in the premium market at the moment, but are profitable further down the range,' he said. 'Whereas most car companies have the opposite problem.' At the Geneva motor show, many car companies showcased advanced mobile technology, with the Ford SYNC system and the infotainment system in the Mercedes A-Class some of the most notable. As car electronics get ever-more sophisticated, Ghosn said he expects more alliances between car companies and tech companies such as Google and Microsoft. Steve Huntingford