Yes, we thought we were hearing things too during the launch of the new Renault Fluence, when it was announced that the price of the car would be RM115,000. In addition to that, the car comes with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and 2-years free service. But get this, if you buy one before June 30th this year, you’ll get an additional 3-years free service! Is this a great deal or what?
A bit about the car, the CKD Renault Fluence is powered by a 2.0-litre 16-valve engine that’s mated to a XTronic CVT gearbox, and comes with numerous driver-aid technologies like hands-free card with remote central locking, engine start and stop button, reverse camera, automatic headlamps and wipers.
It also offers numerous active and passive safety features, including driver and passenger airbags, front and rear head level airbags, lateral airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Brake assist. The vehicles’ electronic stability programme (ESP) with anti-skid regulation (ASR) and understeer control function ensures added stability, especially under challenging road conditions and driving in inclement weather. Other creature comfort features in the Fluence include cruise control, steering audio controls, hands-free telephone and rear air-conditioning vents.
The Fluence also features the much touted Renault “R-Link Multimedia System”, which is ideally suited to motoring thanks to its 7” touchscreen display and voice commands. Renault R-Link incorporates the navigation system, telephony function and can be connected to portable music players through Bluetooth, USB and jack sockets.
The digital instrumentation cluster, full leather upholstery, dual-zone regulated air-conditioning, 3D surround sound technology by Arkamys all contributes to a luxurious cabin. While driver-aid technologies like automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers further add to ease of driving.
The icing on the cake however is that the Renault Fluence is offered with the “5-inFluence Package” that includes 5-years with unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty, 2-years or first 40,000km free parts and labour maintenance, 1-year Renault genuine parts warranty, mobility solution, complimentary pick-up service, and nationwide 24/7 roadside assistance. Additionally, the Fluence will also come with ‘fixed price’ servicing, and any of its authorised service outlets.
Look out for the full test drive review on the Renault Fluence on AF soon!
