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First shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009. After the failure «Renault Megane» second generation in Europe, the company decided to release «Fluence» outwardly different from «Megane» third generation, but technically based on the chassis «Megane Estate» with a wheelbase extended by 6 centimeters. Levels finishes were «Expression», «Business», «Dynamic» And «Privilege». Renault Fluence is also sold under the brand «Renault Samsung SM3» the second generation, the first generation of which is produced from 2003 to the present.
There were three modifications of gasoline engines with a volume of 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, K4M) 110 hp, 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, H4M) 115 hp and 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, M4R) 140 hp. All four-cylinder in-line. The diesel engine was only 1.5 liters (1461 cm3, DCi) 85, 90, 95, 105 and 110 hp. Transmission six- or five-speed manual, six-speed automatic or stepless variator (CVT).
In 2009, an electric car was introduced «Fluence ZE», which began production in 2011 and is still in production. Equipped with 22 kWh lithium-ion battery and 226 Nm torque synchronous motor. The range of a car with a fully charged battery is 160 kilometers.
Since 2012, the car has been restyled, which was demonstrated at the Istanbul Motor Show. The grille was updated, projector headlights became standard, as well as other minor changes. In 2015, another restyling was carried out with updated taillights.
To date, «Renault Fluence» there are the following competitors and classmates − Chevrolet Cruze, Chery Bonus, Citroen C4, Daewoo Gentra, FAW Besturn B50, Ford Focus, Haima M3, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, Kia Ceed, Lada Vesta, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Almera, Opel Astra, Peugeot 301 (2012), Skoda Octavia, SEAT Leon, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf.