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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FLUENCE

The Renault Fluence electric car will cost from 17,850 when it goes on sale next summer. The price includes the maximum 5000 Government grant available for electric cars, although buyers will also have to pay 75 per month to lease batteries, based on 6000 miles per year over three years. Other leasing plans will be announced later. Our current favourite electric car, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/leaf/hatchback/review/n17338">Nissan Leaf</a>, costs from 25,990 (including the grant), but the batteries are included in the purchase price.

The Fluence ZE (zero emissions) is a five-seat, four-door saloon powered by a 70kW motor and has a range of 75 miles. The first version to go on sale, the Fluence ZE Prime Time, comes with alloy wheels, cruise and climate control, Tom Tom sat-nav and automatic wipers and headlights. The Fluence also has charging sockets on both front wings. Customers can place a 20 non-refundable deposit to reserve a Fluence at www.renault-ze.com. Fluence Crash Tested Video See the Fluence get put through Renault's testing programme in the video below.

The Renault Fluence electric car will cost from 17,850 when it goes on sale next summer. The price includes the maximum 5000 Government grant available for electric cars, although buyers will also have to pay 75 per month to lease batteries, based on 6000 miles per year over three years. Other leasing plans will be announced later.

Our current favourite electric car, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/leaf/hatchback/review/n17338">Nissan Leaf</a>, costs from 25,990 (including the grant), but the batteries are included in the purchase price. The Fluence ZE (zero emissions) is a five-seat, four-door saloon powered by a 70kW motor and has a range of 75 miles. The first version to go on sale, the Fluence ZE Prime Time, comes with alloy wheels, cruise and climate control, Tom Tom sat-nav and automatic wipers and headlights. The Fluence also has charging sockets on both front wings. Customers can place a 20 non-refundable deposit to reserve a Fluence at www.renault-ze.com. Fluence Crash Tested Video See the Fluence get put through Renault's testing programme in the video below.