Fluence is the perfect car to mark Renault’s entry into Indian market. Even though it didn’t sell in huge numbers, Fluence left an impression with its massive road presence and impeccable driving dynamics. As Fluence gets a second chance, the French marque’s roots have grown deep enough to make the car a comeback kid. Lets find out what’s new in the new Fluence. Always a graceful car, the Fluence now gets a new front-end treatment with the Renault family face integrated into it. New glossy black grille now houses a large Renault badge and headlamps get projectors and shiny black mask with chrome eyelashes. All-new front bumper is complete with daytime running lights, fog lamps and new air intakes. Body-coloured side cladding and new alloy wheels are a welcome change in profile.
The 2014 Koleos carries over the design language of the model it replaces. It looks more of a smooth crossover than a rugged SUV. The face now gets a wider grille that stretches from headlamp to headlamp. It also houses a bolder and larger Renault badge. While new alloy wheels and chrome side-protectors are new in profile, rear is left untouched.Interiors aren’t a drastic upgrade over the outgoing model either
Datsun has officially launched its first vehicle in Russia, the on-DO sedan. According to the press release, that the sedan would be priced below 400,000 Roubles (Rs 6.8 lakh). It is a four-door, five-seat roomy family sedan with a class-leading trunk capacity of 530L. Power will come from a proven 1.6-litre, petrol engine, rated at 87 hp. However, it is not yet sure about Datsun’s plans to bring this car to India.
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