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TCEC Introduces New Renault Captur 2018

TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the sole franchise holder of Renault vehicles in Malaysia, today launched the new Renault Captur, Europe’s best-selling crossover, which features a sportier, more assertive exterior with new bi-toned colours and an interior further refined for enhanced quality.

The new Renault Captur builds on the model’s original success, including its striking two-toned finish. In addition to the popular Flame Red (body) / Diamond Black (roof) colour option, the new Captur is now available in three new body colours: Atacama Orange, Ocean Blue and Pearl White body colours, all paired with a Diamond Black roof.

“With its trendy styling and chic new colours, powerful performance and excellent fuel efficiency, plus its continental quality and safety standards, we believe the new Captur will continue have great appeal, especially for those with active urban lifestyles,” said Kuan Kim Luen, CEO, TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd.

Pricing for the new Renault Captur remains at RM109,000 (on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration), with an additional RM900 (excluding GST) for the Flame Red and Pearl White colour options, which includes kicking plates and a trunk tray. Locally assembled at the Tan Chong Group plant at Segambut (below), the new Captur is EEV certified and offers excellent fuel efficiency.

Powered by Renault’s turbocharged TCe 120 engine, the new Captur continues to deliver the performance and acceleration of a normally-aspirated 1.8L engine. Mated to a 6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) transmission, the spirited crossover is capable of delivering maximum power of 120PS at 4,900rpm and peak torque of 190Nm from as low as 2,000rpm while maintaining exceptional fuel efficiency of up to 5.4L/100km.

In addition to the “5-in-Captur Aftersales Promise” (see below kit list) the refreshed Renault Captur also retains its extensive list of equipment and features (below), while “delivering on excellent driving dynamics, from road holding and agile handling to engine response and driver aids that have helped Captur become the global success that it is.”

List of Renault Captur standard features

Keyless entry and start, with walkaway door lock function
Auto door lock
Auto headlights and rain sensors
Reverse camera
Navigation system
ECO Mode for up to 10% additional fuel savings
A versatile multi-position boot floor
Front door bins that can accommodate 1.5-litre drinks bottles
Four high efficiency airbags – dual frontal and dual head/thorax side
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
ABS with Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

What is the 5-in-Captur Aftersales Promise?

The 5-in-Captur aftersales service is continued to offer customers more cost savings and hassle-free servicing over the next five years. The package includes:

Free service and maintenance (parts and labour) for five years or up to 100,000km, whichever comes first
A five-year manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage
Complimentary 24 hours roadside assistance*
Pick-up and delivery during scheduled maintenance at Renault service centres
Mobility service of replacement car in the event any part is not available for over 48 hours at authorised service centres, subject to availability

*only available for customers who purchase their insurance under Tan Chong Insurance Business Stream (TCIBS)

For more details on the new Renault Captur, download this: New Renault Captur Launched in Malaysia

For more information about the new Captur and Renault in Malaysia, visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

TCEC Renault Announces First Round Winners Of “Buy & Win” Contest

TCEC, the sole franchise holder for Renault vehicles in Malaysia last week announced the three winners from the first-round draw of the Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest. Najhan Pata bin Sairi, Guillaume Li Ting Khoo and Saraswathy A/P Kulasingham, who purchased the Fluence, Captur and Captur models respectively, each drove away with RM1,500 worth of travel vouchers.

Through the Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest, customers who purchase any Renault model within the campaign period stand to win some attractive prizes. Following this first round draw, there is still a Renault Twizy full-electric vehicle worth RM86,800 and more holiday prizes to be won.

The next two draws for the holiday prizes will be conducted in May and July respectively, while the lucky winner of the Renault Twizy will be decided concurrently during the July draw after the campaign ends.

The Renault ‘Buy & Win’ contest is currently on-going and ends on 30 June 2018. All winners will be notified via phone and an official notification letter will be sent to their mailing address. Attractive promotions through Renault ‘Favours the Bold’ campaign ending soon

TCEC is offering attractive promotions with savings of up to RM30,000 on the popular Renault Koleos, Captur and Fluence models under the ‘Favours the Bold’ campaign, which ends on 31 March 2018.

Customers who purchase the Koleos – Renault’s premium SUV – will receive a free service and maintenance package worth RM6,850[1]. Available in 2WD and 4WD versions, prices for the Renault Koleos start at RM184,200[2].

The trendy turbocharged Renault Captur crossover, which is priced at RM109,0002, is also available through the campaign at only RM98,0001.

Additionally, customers who prefer the reliable and solid Renault Fluence sedan will appreciate the promotional price of RM89,8881. The offer translates to RM30,000 in savings and is valid for the Dynamique variant, which is priced at RM119,8882.

[1] All promotions and promotional prices listed are for Peninsular Malaysia and subject to terms and conditions

[2] All prices of vehicles stated are on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration

Renault Global – A Much Better Year In 2017

Groupe Renault has increased sales for the 5th consecutive year with 3,761,634 vehicles sold. Including Lada, The Groupe reported an 8.5% rise in global registrations (passenger cars + LCVs) in a market that grew 2.3%. The group market share now stands at 4.0% (+0.2 points vs 2016). In the LCV (light commercial vehicles) segment, the group set a new record with 462,859 registrations, a rise of 4.1% on 2016.

The Renault and Dacia brands increased sales to record levels with 2,670,982 and 655,235 vehicles sold respectively. Lada sales jumped 17.8% to 335,564 registrations, while Renault Samsung Motors sales fell 10.1% to 99,846 vehicles.

“We set a new group record with sales of over 3.7 million vehicles in 2017. We are continuing to increase sales volumes and market share across all regions. Our strategy of range renewal and geographic expansion is continuing to bring results. In 2018, we will pursue our growth and internationalization of our sales in line with the Drive The Future plan,” said Thierry Koskas, member of the Executive Committee, EVP, Sales and Marketing Groupe Renault.

In Europe, in a market that grew 3.3%, group registrations rose 5.6% to 1,911,169 vehicles. The group took a 10.8% share of the European market, up 0.2 points. The Renault brand alone saw sales rise 3.7% for a market share of 8.2%. Renault sales were buoyed in particular by the complete renewal of the Megane family in 2016, and the launch last June of new Koleos. Clio remains Europe’s second best-selling vehicle, while Captur is the number-one crossover in its class.

Electric Dreams – In the electric vehicle segment, Renault maintained its leadership with a market share of 23.8%. Sales volumes increased 38%. Registrations of ZOE, Europe’s top-selling electric vehicle, rose 44%. Even before the launch of new Duster at the very start of 2018, the Dacia brand set a new European sales record with 463,712 registrations (+11.7%), and market share of 2.6%, a rise of 0.2 points. The rise is linked primarily to the strong results of Sandero phase 2, launched at end-2016.

Outside Europe, the group increased volumes and market share across all regions. Group registrations rose 11.6% in a market that grew 3.3%. Sales outside Europe now account for 49.2% of the total. Groupe Renault consolidated its positions with the success of its new range: Renault Kaptur, LADA Vesta and LADA XRAY in Russia, Koleos in China, Megane Sedan in Turkey, Duster Oroch and Kwid in the Americas.

Over on this side of the globe, In the Asia Pacific region, registrations increased 17.0% in a market that expanded 2.7%. In China, Renault sold over 72,100 vehicles compared with 35,278 in 2016, thus doubling sales volumes in the space of one year. New Koleos consolidated its success with over 43,400 registrations. In India, Renault continues to rank as the number-one European car brand with market share of 3.1%. Sales fell 14.9% pending the ramp-up of Captur.

2018 Market Outlook for Groupe Renault – In 2018, the global market is expected to grow 2.5% vs 2017. The European market is expected to expand 1% with an increase of 1% for France. At international level, Brazil is expected to expand by 5% and Russia close to 10%. China is expected to grow by 5%, and India by 6%. Against this backdrop, the group is expected to reap the benefits of range renewal across all regions in 2018 and to pursue growth² in sales, driven by international markets, in connection with the new Drive The Future plan.

For the FULL listing of Global Renault 2017 Sales, click here: Global News Release_A new sales record for Groupe Renault

¹At constant scope
²At constant scope

Renault “Favours The Bold” CNY Campaign Announced

Discerning car buyers who desire to be unique and stand out from the crowd without sacrificing quality, driving fun and value-for-money should take advantage of the current Renault ‘Favours the Bold’ campaign.

The recently-launched campaign offers attractive promotions on popular models within the Malaysian line-up, as well as the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Through the Renault campaign, customers who purchase the Koleos – Renault’s premium SUV – will receive a free service and maintenance package worth RM6,850* Available in 2WD and 4WD versions, prices for the Renault Koleos start at RM184,200**.

The trendy turbocharged Renault Captur crossover, which is priced at RM109,000, is also available through the campaign at only RM98,000, and includes the 5-in-Captur aftersales service offer.

Additionally, customers who prefer the reliable and solid Renault Fluence sedan will appreciate the promotional price of RM89,888. The offer translates to RM30,000 in savings and is valid for the Dynamique variant, which is normally priced at RM119,8882.

The promotions on offer for the Renault Koleos, Captur and Fluence will end on 31 March 2018.

But there’s more.

Additional reasons to get a Renault…

That’s not all. There are also irresistible prizes to be won for customers who purchase any Renault model between now to 30 June 2018.

One lucky winner will stand a chance to drive away a Renault Twizy full-electric vehicle, worth RM86,800. There are also nine holiday prizes worth a total of RM13,500 up for grabs. The official travel partner is Mayflower Holidays.

Winners for the holiday prizes will be determined every two months from a draw during the campaign period, while the lucky winner of the Renault Twizy will be decided in July after the campaign ends. Exclusive Renault merchandise will also be given away for each purchase as well as upon completion of test drives.

Strong aftersales support for enhanced ownership experience…

As with all Renault mainstream vehicles, the Koleos, Captur and Fluence come with a five-year full manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage. This warranty is fully backed by Renault and not undertaken by any other insurance companies, which means terms and conditions as well as parts covered are consistent from the first year of ownership to the end of the warranty period.

In addition to the five-year full manufacturer’s warranty, the 5-in-Captur aftersales service package includes:

Service and maintenance (parts and labour) for five years or up to 100,000km, whichever comes first, at an attractive package of RM4,906
Complimentary 24 hours roadside assistance***
Pick-up and delivery during scheduled maintenance at Renault service centres
Mobility service of replacement car in the event any part is not available for over 48 hours at authorised service centres, subject to availability

Renault customers are also assured of enhanced peace-of-mind and convenience knowing they will receive the very best aftersales and service through the strength of Tan Chong Group’s aftersales network. Furthermore, highly skilled technicians who have been trained and certified by Renault are on hand to provide complex diagnosis and repairs.

To date, Renault has 14 service centres across Peninsular and East Malaysia.

For more information about Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

*subject to terms and conditions

**all prices of vehicles stated are on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private registration

***only available for customers who purchase their insurance under Tan Chong Insurance Business Stream (TCIBS)

Renault introduce new efficient engine

Renault has annoounced a new efficient engine that was co-developed by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Daimler. This new engine will power the Scénic and Grand Scénic line-up but will eventually make its way into other models in the Renault range from 2018.

According to the automaker, what sets this new powerplant apart from the rest is that it offers a significant improvement in terms of driving pleasure and availability of torque throughout the rev band. It is able to accomplish this without detriment to fuel consumption or CO2 emissions.

The engine will be made available with three different power outputs, which are the Energy TCe 115, TCe 140 and TCe 150. The numbers of their nomenclature denote engine horsepower. The TCe 140 replaces the older TCe 130 and offers 35Nm more torque that is available across a broader range of the rev band.

Philippe Brunet, Alliance Global VP – Powertrain & Electric Vehicles, said, “Our new petrol engine embodies all the expertise of Groupe Renault’s engineers, the Alliance and our partner Daimler. It meets the quality standards of both the Alliance and Daimler, with more than 40,000 hours of testing.”

The engine block, coupled with manual and EDC dual-clutch automatic transmissions, is available in a variety of power ratings from 115hp to 160hp. It utilizes a number of different technologies including Bore Spray Coating, a cylinder coating technology from the Nissan GT-R engine, which reduces friction and optimises heat transfer.

Other features of the engine are higher pressure of the direct fuel injection, which is 250 bar and a unique combustion chamber design that optimizes the fuel/air mix. Adding to that, Dual Variable Timing Camshaft technology manipulates the intake and exhaust valves depending on engine load at any given time. The is what allows for better torque levels across the rev range.

Renault EVs recognised by GreenFleet

Renault has been awarded the title of Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year at the UK’s 2017 GreenFleet awards. It also picked up another, for City Car Manufacturer of the Year thanks to its line-up of compact EVs that include the ZOE.

Annually, GreenFleet Awards recognizes manufacturers or organisations that successfully introduce fuel saving strategies and innovations that include low emission vehicles. Renault currently has several different vehicles that utilizes EV technology, which include the upgraded Kangoo Z.E.33.

Speaking of the accolade, Angela Pisanu, editor of GreenFleet magazine, said, “The winner this year has had their experts come up with new battery technology that has enabled them to increase the range on their small car and van EV offering.”

The latest ZOE has received a decent upgrade that includes an improved battery pack that allows for a 50% increase in range on a single charge. The automaker has admitted that, in real world driving conditions, the car should be able to cover a distance of 299km in warm weather conditions and 200km in areas that are subjected to winter conditions.

Through the use of its patented Chameleon Charger, the ZOE is able to charge its battery from 0-80% in an hour. In addition to that, this charger is able to adapt to a wide range of power supplies to ensure that the charging duration is kept to a minimum.

Similarly, the new Kangoo also has an upgraded battery pack that allows for a 60% improvement in range over its predecessor. This electric van is able to travel for about 274km on a single charge, which isn’t extraordinary but increases practicality.

Apart from these two vehicles, Renault also has a number of other EVs that are just as efficient, which include the Twizy quadricycle and the upcoming Master Z.E. large panel van. This line-up is responsible for spearheading the French automaker’s charge to dominate the increasingly popular EV market.

And the GreenFleet award is a testament to this very fact. However, there are several other publications that have given these vehicles the same recognition for innovation, practicality and ease of use. The following are the latest accolades picked up by Renault:

What Car? Best Electric Car 2017 – Renault ZOE
What Car? Best Used Green Car 2018 – Renault ZOE
Autocar Game Changer 2017 – Renault ZOE
Parkers Eco Car of the Year 2018 – Renault ZOE
Pure Electric and Hybrid Cars Green Apple Champion 2017 – Renault ZOE

Expect more from this French automaker in the near future because competition in the EV market is bound to increase by several orders of magnitude. Tesla has recently announced a fully electric lorry that may revolutionize the way we see freight transportation in general. All we can say is, this is a pretty interesting time for the automotive industry.

Fernando Alonso to drive for McLaren in 2018

After a rocky few months, McLaren’s driver line-up for the 2018 season seems to be set in stone. Former F1 world champion Fernando Alonso, who recently gave the team an ultimatium, has chosen to stick around for another year, according to F1.com.

He will rejoin current teammate Stoffel Vandoorne as McLaren mounts its renewed title hopes next year with new engine supplier, Renault. After several dismal seasons trying to rekindle the glory days of the McLaren-Honda partnership, both companies have decided to go their own separate ways.

The under performing McLarens have lacked the much needed power that would have allowed them to compete further up the grid. Instead, plagued with several reliability issues and a noticeable power deficit, contributed to a lackluster few seasons.

Previously, McLaren F1 cars were powered by Mercedes-Benz engines, the very same ones that allowed the team to be a dominant force in Formula 1 for decades. Now, with Renault power, the UK based team should be able to harness all of its knowledge and resources to make a much needed comeback.

Source: F1.com

Renault to offer hot hatch with four wheel steering

Renault has announced that its all-new Megane Renault Sport will feature four-wheel-steering, a first for the hot hatch segment. Called the 4CONTROL four-wheel-steer technology, this system should enable the car to offer drivers enhanced agility, cornering performance and steering precision.

The rear wheels assist in steering through the use of an electromagnetic actuator mounted on the rear axle. This entire system has been calibrated to increase the limits of what the car is capable of which will probably result in better agility, cornering stability and higher speeds.

Buyers will have the option of choosing between having the car with a Sport or Cup chassis. The former will offer drivers a blend of performance and ride comfort characteristics, which is a better comprise for more practical use. The latter, has been engineered to deliver the best on track performance possible, resulting track focused resposiveness and feedback.

When launched, the new Megane Renault Sport with four-wheel-steering will offer better responsiveness especially during hard cornering, putting lesser cars at a disadvantage. How well this system does in real life, remains to be seen. But we are sure Ford and Volkswagen won’t take this news lying down.

Robert Kubica returns to F1 after horrific rally crash in 2011

Robert Kubica will be returning to Formula One for a series of private tests with the Renault Formula One team at the Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo. The Polish driver has already completed 115 laps in the 2012 E20 F1 car that is powered by a Renault V8. Several evaluations were done during the tests with various fuel-loads to gauge which setups yielded the best results.

It’s been six years since Kubica set foot in a Formula One car, with the last outing being his pre-season test in the Renault R31 at this very circuit in February of 2011. Unfortunately, he had to forgo his seat for the 2011 race calendar because he was seriously injured in a rally accident before the start of the season.

Kubica, who after recovering from these injuries, subsequently tested several racing cars including single-seater and competed in a professional rally series. That said, his path to recovery has been anything but easy, he even claimed several years ago that making a return to F1 would be nearly impossible.

Speaking of his involvement in the test session, Kubica said, “For me, it has been an important day from an emotional point of view. It has been a long time away from the paddock and I have been through difficult periods, I kept working hard and a few years ago I felt it was impossible. It is not easy after six years, but I knew I could do the job and I can be satisfied. I appreciate the opportunity. Renault gave me my first F1 test in 2005, so I appreciate another test this time around.”

Whether his contributions will eventually lead to a race seat in the next few F1 seasons is still not clear but his solid form has proven one thing – he hasn’t lost touch with the sport. And to return to form after being his horrific accident that left his right forearm partially severed, says a lot of his tenacity as a driver. Though Kubica felt it was impossible to make a full comeback, his hard work and determination have proven otherwise.

Renault to debut new Megane R.S. at Monaco

Renault will unveil the latest iteration of its ever popular Megane R.S. in Monaco on Friday 26th May. The unveil has been timed to coincide with the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. And fittingly, the Renault will be sporting a yellow and black livery that complements that used by the namesake’s F1 car. This has been done to commemorate the French automaker’s 40-year involvement in Formula 1.

Nico Hulkenberg, Renault’s Formula 1 team driver will drive the car onto the stage for the big reveal. According to Renault, the Megane R.S. has benefited quite a bit from technology developed for F1 including aerodynamics and suspensions. As such, we can expect good things from the new generation Megane R.S..

If you would like to know more about the the three generation of Megane R.S. cars and a video of them, visit the automaker’s site at press.renault.co.uk.

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TCEC Introduces New Renault Captur 2018

TCEC Renault Announces First Round Winners Of “Buy & Win” Contest

Renault Global – A Much Better Year In 2017

Renault “Favours The Bold” CNY Campaign Announced

Renault introduce new efficient engine

Renault EVs recognised by GreenFleet

Fernando Alonso to drive for McLaren in 2018

Renault to offer hot hatch with four wheel steering

Robert Kubica returns to F1 after horrific rally crash in 2011

Renault to debut new Megane R.S. at Monaco

TCEC Introduces New Renault Captur 2018

TCEC Renault Announces First Round Winners Of “Buy & Win” Contest

Renault Global – A Much Better Year In 2017

Renault “Favours The Bold” CNY Campaign Announced

Renault introduce new efficient engine

Renault EVs recognised by GreenFleet

Fernando Alonso to drive for McLaren in 2018

Renault to offer hot hatch with four wheel steering

Robert Kubica returns to F1 after horrific rally crash in 2011

Renault to debut new Megane R.S. at Monaco

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