Renault Latitude : First Look

Jay Williams - 13/April/2011

Boulogne-Billancourt, France - Renault has released details about a new premium mid-size sedan that is set hit Australian shores. 

Dubbed the Renault Latitude, Renault says that they are serious about wanting to re-establish the brand here in Australia and believes it is providing the right mix of product and incentives to entice new buyers to the French brand.

Buyers will have the choice of just two variants, the Latitude and Latitude Luxe but there won’t be any additional charge if you want the 2.0-litre diesel powertrain over the 2.5-litre petrol engine. The six-speed auto is also standard across the entire Latitude range.

Renault Latitude’s high-end appointments include:

• A 3D Sound by Arkamys audio system which is manufactured with cinema sound know-how,
• A fully integrated satellite navigation system fitted as standard,
• Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming and multimedia connection box,
• Renault Smart Card Key providing hands-free entry and ignition, with automatically locking doors as the card-holder walks away from the vehicle,
• Electric height adjustable and heated driver’s seat with manual lumbar support,
• Heated, manually adjustable front passenger seat,
• Height and tilt adjustable front headrest,
• Height and reach adjustable steering wheel,
• Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents,
• 17-inch alloy wheels with full-sized spare,
• Automatic parking brake, which is applied when the engine is switched off,
• Body coloured, electric, heated and foldable side mirrors with side turn signal light,
• Sun blinds for rear windscreen and side rear windows,
• Tinted windows and windscreen,
• Chrome exterior trim,
• Black leather-trimmed upholstery with leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob,
• Front and rear centre consoles with armrest and cup holders and a conveniently illuminated glove box,
• 60:40 split fold rear seats to enable bulky items to be transported with ease.

In addition, the Renault Latitude Luxe includes:

• A state-of-the-art Bose Sound System developed in conjunction with Renault,
• Three-zone climate control with toxicity sensor and combined active carbon filter,
• Samsung Super Plasma air ioniser with fragrance diffuser,
• Memory, heated, electronically adjustable driver’s seat with electric lumbar support and two-mode massage function,
• Electronically height adjustable front passenger seat,
• 18-inch alloy wheels with full-sized spare,
• Panoramic electric glass sunroof,
• Boot spoiler,
• Electric, body coloured side view mirrors with reverse synchronisation linked to memory seat.

The Renault Latitude comes standard with a host of active and passive safety equipment:

• Front and rear parking proximity sensors,
• Anti-pinch electric windows, front and rear,
• ABS with electronic brake force distribution,
• Emergency brake assist and automatic activation of hazard warning lights,
• ESP with ASR traction and understeer control,
• Six airbags, including adaptive driver and front passenger airbags, two dual-chamber thorax-groin lateral airbags combined with twin side-impact sensors and two curtain airbags,
• Three-point seat belts for all occupants,
• Pretensioners and load limiters for front occupants,
• Cruise control
• Speed limiter,
• Three child seat anchorage points for rear seats,
• Automatic windscreen wipers,
• Automatic headlights and fog lamps,
• Day and Night rear view mirrors.

In addition, customers who opt for the Renault Latitude Luxe, also get the following additions:

• Reversing camera integrated into the in-dash satellite navigation display,
• Tyre pressure monitoring system,
• Electrochrome rear view mirror.

The Renault Latitude is priced at $36,990 for both the diesel and petrol engines, excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges.

While, the Renault Latitude Luxe is priced at $42,490, excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges. The Latitude Luxe represents over $7,000 worth of value over the Latitude with a price premium of just $5,500.

*Manufacturer’s list prices, excluding on-road and dealer costs.

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