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 stunning Renault DeZir electric sports car is the first of a series of six concept cars Renault will be revealing over the next two years. The main point of this car is to show where Renault will take its design in the future. 'Simple', 'sensuous' and 'warm' are the key attributes to the car's design, says the company. The vertically-mounted 24kWh lithium-ion battery is located behind the bench seat and provides the car with a range of around 100 miles.

The basic motor is the same as the unit used for Renault's production electric cars, although power has been uprated to 110kW. See the shape of things to come... Unlike many concept cars, which are no more than wooden models, the DeZir is a real car that can actually be driven, as What Car?'s Matt Sanger found out. See the stunning DeZir that hints at the family face of Renault's next-generation cars - starting with the Clio in 2012.

The stunning Renault DeZir electric sports car is the first of a series of six concept cars Renault will be revealing over the next two years.

The main point of this car is to show where Renault will take its design in the future. 'Simple', 'sensuous' and 'warm' are the key attributes to the car's design, says the company. The vertically-mounted 24kWh lithium-ion battery is located behind the bench seat and provides the car with a range of around 100 miles. The basic motor is the same as the unit used for Renault's production electric cars, although power has been uprated to 110kW. See the shape of things to come... Unlike many concept cars, which are no more than wooden models, the DeZir is a real car that can actually be driven, as What Car?'s Matt Sanger found out. See the stunning DeZir that hints at the family face of Renault's next-generation cars - starting with the Clio in 2012.