You’ve got to love these guys – they would dearly love to build plain, sensible cars like Volkswagen does, but they cannot suppress their Gallic creative streak. The result is a history of oddly attractive but badly flawed cars, but the new models are in a different class. Style, reliability and value all in one? Yes, you can.

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Topgear Garage

Meet the Knuckle Duster, our Dacia project car

Topgear Garage

Renault Koleos Dynamique 2.5 CVT 4X2

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First Drive: Renault Kiger

Our man in the Cape finds himself in the latest iteration of the Renault Kiger. Doesn’t hate it.

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First Drive: Refreshed Renault Triber

It refines the formula without losing the easygoing charm that’s always defined it.

Duster Zen 6MT 4WD Mild Hybrid
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Renault Duster Zen 6MT 4WD Mild Hybrid

We test the new Renault Duster to see if its new hybrid arrangement is a match for the outgoing diesel.

First Drive: Renault Duster Zen 4WD
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First Drive: Renault Duster Zen 4WD

While the diesel’s frugality will be missed, the new Duster makes up for it with essential improvements where it matters the most.

Renault Rafale Debuts as Brand's Flagship Coupe SUV
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Renault Rafale Debuts as Brand’s Flagship Coupe SUV

It will surely entice many consumers looking for a reasonable yet stylish option.

Captur
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Renault Captur Intens

The new Renault Captur is here and striking a pose.

First Drive: Citroën C3
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First Drive: Citroën C3

It represents value, but is it a step up?

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