What to Expect from Renault at the Auto Expo 2018
Rumour has it that Renault will be out in full force at the upcoming Auto Expo 2018. The French car maker plans to showcase electric vehicles, concept cars and a brand new Formula One edition. The push towards electric mobility across the globe has resulted in healthy competition between all major car makers and Renault is no different. They will certainly showcase their talent in all its glory with their impressive global line-up.
Take a look at what you can expect from the Renault pavilion at the Auto Expo 2018.
Auto Expo 2018 Featuring Renault Formula One
Renault Formula One
A major highlight of this year’s Auto Expo will undoubtedly be Renault’s F1 car, the R.S. 17. It won’t be a replica either but the actual 2017 F1 car driven by Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer for most of last season. The car is built on a honeycomb monocoque chassis made from carbon fibre powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine paired with a 8-speed semi-automatic transmission.
Future of Motoring: The Renault Trezor
The Renault Trezor
Continuing the EV theme, expect to be blown away by Renault’s electric GT concept at the Auto Expo 2018. The two-seater performance car was first displayed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show and truly is a masterpiece of ingenuity and imagination. The chassis is made from carbon-fibre while power comes from a Formula E electric motor producing approximately 350 bhp. Two large batteries also propel the electric motor achieving 0-100 km/h in just 4 seconds. It may be a glimpse into the future of motoring but at this stage, the Renault Trezor is more about showing off their incredible R&D prowess.
Renault Kwid, Captur and more
The Renault Captur
It’s not all about sport and performance as Renault will also display their entire range from the entry-level Kwid to the recently launched Captur. Some say that the new generation Renault Duster might be at the Auto Expo 2018 but reports are yet to be confirmed. In addition, Renault announced that they will have a host of customer-engagement programmes for the visitors to look forward to.
Auto Expo 2018 Welcomes The Renault Zoe (Zoey)
The Renault Zoe
Perhaps one of the most anticipated launches is the Renault Zoe electric hatchback. It’s been a sensation in India’s online community and is already on sale in European markets. Powered by a 41 kWh battery, the Zoe offers drivers an incredible range of 400 km with an even more impressive recharge time. Reports suggest it takes just 65-80 minutes for a full charge when using Renault’s quick-charger.
The Auto Expo 2018 lays the perfect platform for market research to gather vital data and determine future markets for the Renault Zoe in particular. Let’s hope that soon, this electric hatchback could be on a showroom floor near you.
