Milestones in India

November, 2016:

• Renault India launches the new KWID AMT featuring the innovative Easy-R Technology with the first-in-class AMT dial.
• Renault India launches the new LODGY STEPWAY with a host of thoughtful features ideally suited for big families with eye-catching exteriors and interiors.

October, 2016:

• Renault India launches the new DUSTER ADVENTURE EDITION as an unstoppable All-Wheel Drive that’s built to take on any terrain.

August, 2016:

• Renault India launches the new LODGY WORLD EDITION, an MPV offering the perfect blend of sophistication and comfort to ensure a delightful Rishton ki Sawaari with the family.
  
• Renault India launches the new KWID 1.0L which comes powered with 1.0 litre SCe engine, making every drive even more exciting.

March, 2016:

• Renault India launches the new DUSTER with India’s first 6-speed Easy-R Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology, offering the best combination of performance, convenience, and fuel efficiency.

February, 2016:

• World reveal of Renault KWID 1.0 L SCe,
  Renault KWID EASY–R, Renault KWID Climber and Renault KWID Racer at Auto Expo 2016.
• The new Renault DUSTER is revealed at the Auto Expo 2016.
• Renault reaffirms its “Make in India” commitment by sharing the Renault KWID perspective with Honourable PM Shri Narendra Modi during the Make in India week.
• Renault India registers 158% growth in February 2016.
• Renault India inaugurates its new 3S dealership in Aligarh, Azamgarh, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, to name a few. 

• Renault India registers 151% growth in January 2016.
  

December, 2015:       

• Renault India registers 160% growth in domestic sales in December 2015.

November, 2015:

• Renault expands its network with inauguration of its 190th dealership in Telangana.
• Renault KWID races past 50,000 customer orders.
• Renault India registers 144% growth in domestic sales.

October, 2015:

• Popular Indian television reality show, MTV Roadies goes from X2 to X4 to celebrate shift from 2 to 4 wheels and Renault drives in as title partner for ‘Renault MTV Roadies X4’.
• The Renault KWID sets a new benchmark by crossing 25,000 bookings in 10 days since its launch announcement.

September, 2015:  

• Renault launches the attractive, innovative and affordable Renault KWID.
• Renault introduces the KWID App and a virtual showroom where buyers can experience the KWID, anytime and anywhere.
• Renault launches the new DUSTER Explore Edition with 25 additional new features.

• Musical maestro A.R. Rahman creates the theme track for Renault’s new brand campaign titled “Re Re Re Raftaar”.
• Renault kick-starts the DUSTER AWD experience drive in Raipur. 
  

March, 2014 :

• The new Renault DUSTER ADVENTURE EDITION is launched as the perfect accomplice to any explorer.
• Gang of Dusters sets out for their second adventure drive during Holi, for the Desert Odyssey in Rajasthan.
• The all-new Renault FLUENCE is launched, carving a new niche for itself - Sport Luxury.
• Renault reaches landmark of 1,00,000 cars on Indian roads in less than 3 years of operation in India.

February, 2014 :

• Renault unveils a concept car for the first time outside of Europe. The concept car, KWID, is a perfect compact SUV to escape the urban jungle.
• The new Renault KOLEOS is launched with bold new styling and a powerful engine.

August, 2013 :

• Renault launched the Gang Of Dusters, the official community for Renault DUSTER owners, with a 5-day road trip called the West Coast Expedition.
• The Renault SCALA broke two existing mileage records, set by the Limca Book of Records and Autocar, to become the most fuel efficient car in the country.
• Renault teams up with LINC to sponsor Spellinc, a nationwide school level spelling competition.

July, 2013 :

• Renault proudly celebrated its 2nd anniversary in India with the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Award.

December, 2012:

• Renault DUSTER chosen as Car of the Year by NDTV (CAR & Bike) and ICOTY.
• Renault was awarded The Car Manufacturer of the Year (NDTV Car & Bike).
• Renault SCALA won the creative TV Commercial of the Year.
• Renault PULSE was chosen as the premium Hatch of the Year.

September, 2012:

• Renault SCALA launched in New Delhi on 7th September.

July, 2012:

• Renault DUSTER receives a phenomenal response from the Indian market.
• Renault DUSTER launched across 9 cities in India.

April, 2012:

• Renault launches the new Renault FLUENCE E4 diesel with the powerful dCi 110 engine.

January, 2012:

• Renault launches the Renault PULSE and unveils the DUSTER at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 in the presence of India’s top media.
• Renault crosses 40 dealerships across India and soon to hit 100 by the end of the year.

October, 2011:

• Renault PULSE unveiled at the 2011 Indian grand prix by Formula1 drivers Mark Webber and Karun Chandok, in the presence of Renault COO, Mr. Carlos Tavares and Renault India MD, Mr. Marc Nassif.
• Renault India crosses 75,000 fans on Facebook.

September, 2011:

• All-new Renault KOLEOS global launch in India on 8th Sept.

June, 2011 :

• Renault-Nissan alliance manufacturing facility rolls out its 100,000th car.

May, 2011:

Renault launches its first car in India, the Renault FLUENCE.

March, 2010:

• Inauguration of the Renault-Nissan alliance manufacturing facility in Chennai (investment of Rs. 4500 crores with a capacity to produce 400,000 cars per year).

February, 2010:

• Renault announces the consolidation of its presence in the Indian market (ends JV with Mahindra's) with plans to open a nation-wide network of Renault branded dealerships and the launch of a range of cars from mid-2011.

January, 2010:

• Renault participates in the New Delhi Auto Expo 2010 exhibition, displaying a range of cars from its global portfolio announces plans to introduce a full range of cars from its global portfolio in the Indian market.

May, 2009:

• Inauguration of the Renault Nissan technology and business centre in Chennai.

September, 2008:

• The Renault design studio opened in Mumbai. It is one of the 5 satellite global design studios for Renault.

June, 2008:

• Establishment of the integrated logistics network to facilitate the export of automobile components to Renault plants around the world.

May, 2007:

• Launch of the LOGAN, through Mahindra Renault, a JV with the Mahindra & Mahindra group (currently the LOGAN is being manufactured by M&M under a special licensing agreement);

October, 2005:

• Renault India registered in Mumbai.