Renault definitely seems to have big plans for India. As reported by Autocar India Renault Fluence saloon was recently caught testing in Chennai by an eagle-eyed chap. In an attempt to boost its brand image, Renault will compete for market share in the Rs. 12 lakh plus saloon segment.
Only time will tell how the potential buyer reacts to this car.
A 1.5 litre dCi diesel engine with 105 horses will power the sedan. Expect Renault to offer a lot of toys including keyless start and bluetooth connectivity.
Renault’s upcoming sedan model "Renault Fluence "was caught testing by AutoCarIndia on Chennai roads last week, The French carmaker is currently testing the car in Chennai and will be assembled from CKD kits shipped from the company’s Turkey plant.
The Renault Fluence is expected to have exceptional ride quality and will be powered by a more powerful 1.5 liter diesel producing 105bhp. It will compete with models like Skoda Laura, VW Jetta and Toyota Corolla Altis.