The French carmaker wants to erase the Logan memory by opting for a premium play before going down the value chain.
The new Fluence will be powered by 1.5 litre diesel engine, which will give a mileage of 20.4 kilometre per litre.
French carmaker Renault would launch its first sedan -- Influence -- in India by 2011, a top company official said on Wednesday.
The 51:49 JV, owned by M&M and Renault in that order, manufactures the Logan, a mid-sized sedan from a facility based in Nashik.
"After 25 years with Renault and the last four years heading Renault operations in India, Sylvain Bilaine has decided to leave the company to create his own consultancy firm in France," Renault India said. Bilaine was country general manager for Renault in India.
The Koleos is powered by a 2 litre diesel engine and is available in four wheeled drive option with six speed automatic transmission.
Prototype for ultra low-cost car not ready, says Renault; getting out five other vehicles is priority for next year.
The company, which is setting up a Rs 4,500 crore (Rs 45 billion) car manufacturing plant at Oragadam along with its Japanese partner, has said it is targeting 70,000 units over next four to five years.
French car major Renault is set to launch five new cars in India before 2012.
Japanese auto major announced top level management changes in its Indian arm with Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director slated to move for a new role in its Asia Pacific operations.
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