Renault Scenic E-Tech

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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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This is Renault's new upmarket Latitude, which will make its first European appearance at the Paris motor show in September. The flagship Renault is bigger than the Laguna and is designed to put comfort, convenience and class at the top of the agenda. It has triple-zone air-conditioning, a massaging driver's seat, a Bose stereo and hands-free entry and engine start.

Once-bitten The Latitude will go on sale in various countries from the autumn, but no decision has yet been taken on whether Renault will bring it to the UK. The company's previous executive car, the Vel Satis, was unsuccessful just over 100 of the cars were sold in its final year on sale in the UK. It has also been difficult for other big French saloons in the UK: Peugeot no longer sells the 607, while Citroen C6s are scarce on the roads. A decision on whether to sell the Latitude here will be taken in the next few months. If it does arrive it's likely to cost from around 24,000.

This is Renault's new upmarket Latitude, which will make its first European appearance at the Paris motor show in September.

The flagship Renault is bigger than the Laguna and is designed to put comfort, convenience and class at the top of the agenda. It has triple-zone air-conditioning, a massaging driver's seat, a Bose stereo and hands-free entry and engine start. Once-bitten The Latitude will go on sale in various countries from the autumn, but no decision has yet been taken on whether Renault will bring it to the UK. The company's previous executive car, the Vel Satis, was unsuccessful just over 100 of the cars were sold in its final year on sale in the UK. It has also been difficult for other big French saloons in the UK: Peugeot no longer sells the 607, while Citroen C6s are scarce on the roads. A decision on whether to sell the Latitude here will be taken in the next few months. If it does arrive it's likely to cost from around 24,000.