Tuesday 10th February 2004

Renault Wind

New convertible concept from Renault

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Renault is to unveil a roadster concept at the Geneva Show in March.

The 2+1 roadster marks a step into new territory for the French company.

Although billed as a concept car, there is sufficient detail on the car to suggest that serious consideration is being given to production. Powered by a 2 litre 16 valve engine, the Wind gets 136bhp. The gearbox is a six speed semi-auto.

The car gets a soft, three ply roof and a glass rear window. A reasonable sized boot is included in the design.

[Stig]

Didn't realise Chris Bungle had gone to Renault?

Not nice, not nice at all!

[philh]

Wrong Wrong Wrong

[dans]

I have to say it looks rather like a TVR - what do you think Stig?

[robbo64]

Awful car with an awful name to go with it. Don't do it Renault.

[xsaravtr]

MMMMm... is it a Renault Wind (as in the wind blows) or a Renault Wind (as in a wind-up)??

[eein]

The result of a high speed impact between a Z4 and a micra?

Interesting and odd looking in my opinion, but thats kinds renault's thing these days.

[GordonD]

Looks like a cross between a Z4 and Pontiac's new for 2005 Solstice

[chickensoup]

Looks a lot like the Enjoy concept to me. Hope it will be more successful than the Sport Spider

[Godmother]

Want one, want one NOW! It's a girl thaang!

[andy_b]

chickensoup said:

Looks a lot like the Enjoy concept to me. Hope it will be more successful than the Sport Spider

a little SEAT Tango-ish as well with the glass area (still not clear if the Tango has been canned or not)

[Dan]

Renault Fart more like

[smele]

2+1? Where does the +1 go?

>> Edited by smele on Tuesday 10th February 20:52

[apache]

mmmmmn, Renault Wind eh,just makes you want to rush out and buy one doesn't it?

[sagalout]

Seen worse, the front looks like one of those kit car/concept thingys that went bust last year, side like a Kaksport, the rear like a ??? Note the rear lights on the top flat surface. The only car I saw with the rear lights covered in the last load of snow falls was a new Megane. THe snow simply covered the lights and left the car with a bit of a glow at the rear.
Design Fault!!

[DustyC]

Oh, Its the Renault Z4 350Z MX5 CC!

Break it down,
front = 350Z
Side = Z4
Back = 307CC
Left overs = MX5

Bodo could have done a better job on photoshop in 5 mins!

Forgot to add: Badge = Renault!

>> Edited by DustyC on Tuesday 10th February 22:09

[britten_mark]

Noddy would be proud.

[Farmer]

Why so negative ? is there a touch of badge snobery going on here ? looks fine to me

[LuS1fer]

Looks like a Z3 to me. Nothing to do with the badge, just an instant reminder of the Barry Manilow bonnet and overall proportions.

[DustyC]

Farmer said:

Why so negative ? is there a touch of badge snobery going on here ? looks fine to me

Ha ha, nothing to do with the badge, Id have a Clio V6 anyday. If they drive like Im told that they sound great fun.

[paulk]

As soon as a manufacturer does something different everybody slags it, why?
Yes it looks different is that not the appeal? Or do we all want to drive around in our bland Euro boxes? I have a Cerbera and a new fat backside Magane why because both of these cars are different from the norm, I really dont give a s*** if the snow covers my lights (clean it off before you drive it) or whatever other faults it may have (and yes it has a few). I suppose I could have purchased the "best in class" Ford Focus, which I could wash on a Sunday morning with the rest of the street washing theirs no thanks.
I will now step down from my and get my coat.