Renault India
has unveiled the new Renault Fluence that carries a new styling with a premium
package that includes roomy interiors, tech-savvy features and a high performance
engine. The car is priced at Rs 13.99 lakh onwards, ex showroom, Delhi,
according to a company statement.
The 2014 Fluence
comes with a new front grille that sports the Renault logo. The sportiness is
further enhanced by the car’s LED daytime running lights and projector
headlamps.
The plush interior
boasts of a digital instrumentation cluster, high-quality leather upholstery, dual-zone
regulated air conditioning, rear sun blinds and 3D surround sound technology by
Arkamys and chrome controls.
The Fluence
is powered by the K9K engine which is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The dCi
110 diesel engine delivers 240 Nm of torque and a fuel efficiency figure of
20.4 kmpl (ARAI certified).
There are
also several driver-aid technologies
that come with the car– smart access card with remote central
locking, engine start/stop button, front and rear parking sensors as well as,
automatic headlamps and wipers which have become essential equipment for city
motorists. From the basic equipment level up, all versions are ‘connected’;
thanks to the availability of new
Bluetooth radios equipped with USB and Aux-in jack sockets
Then there
are front and side airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic
brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist. The vehicle’s electronic
stability programme (ESP) with anti-skid regulation and understeering control
function ensures vehicle stability, especially under challenging road
conditions. Other features in the new Renault Fluence include cruise control,
steering audio controls, hands free telephony, rear AC vents, etc.