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Renault Fluence facelift launched at Rs 13.99 lakh

Renault Fluence facelift gets styling updates like new grille, revised bumper and additional kit like new audio system.
1 min read25 Mar '14
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There is no change under the skin and the Renault Fluence facelift retains the 1.5-litre diesel motor that comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

Renault has launched a facelift of its Fluence sedan in India. The carmaker had shown the facelifted sedan at the Auto Expo 2014.
 
The Renault Fluence facelift is available in two trims, the E2 and E4, which are priced at Rs 13.99 lakh and Rs 15.49 lakh, respectively (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).
 
The facelifted Fluence gets a new grille with a large Renault badge, restyled headlamps and a new bumper with integrated foglamps. It also gets a new design for its 16-inch alloys.
 
On the inside, there’s a new audio system, a soft touch dashboard, dual zone climate control, a digital instrument cluster and an electronic parking brake. There’s also other kit like a smart key with start-stop button, cruise control, parking sensors, four airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), EBD, ESP, rain sensing wipers, dusk sensing headlamps, rear sun blinds and rear air-con vents.     
 
There is no change under the skin and the Renault Fluence facelift retains the 1.5-litre diesel motor that comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
 

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