Who is Renault?
Renault is a French carmaker whose story began in 1898. Its cars span city cars, family vehicles, SUVs and vans. Names such as Clio, Mégane, Twingo and Espace have appeared across successive generations, giving the range a mix of familiar small cars, roomy family models and practical work vehicles.
Which Renault models are covered?
The model list spans 1984–2026 and includes 37 names. Clio, Mégane, Captur and Twingo have the highest EU registration totals among the listed models. Clio leads with 8,058,873 registrations from 2010–2025, followed by Mégane with 5,287,731 over the same years. Captur recorded 3,797,358 from 2013–2025, while Twingo reached 2,272,967 from 2010–2025.
The line-up also includes family cars such as Scénic and Espace, SUVs including Kadjar, Koleos, Austral and Rafale, and vans such as Kangoo, Trafic and Master. Clio, Espace, Kangoo, Mégane and Scénic each appear from 2000 through 2026. Other names mark shorter chapters, including Fuego and Alliance in the 1980s, and Avantime, Vel Satis and Fluence in later years.
How has the Renault range changed?
Renault’s line-up has moved through small hatchbacks, family MPVs, saloons, crossovers and utility vehicles. In later years, compact SUVs such as Captur, Kadjar, Arkana and Austral joined established passenger-car lines. Renault 4 and Renault 5 appear again in the most recent period.
Electric cars became part of the range with Zoe in 2012. The more recent entries include Renault 5, Renault 4, Mégane and Scénic. Renault also offers hybrid models under its E-Tech name, bringing electric and hybrid choices into familiar lines such as Clio, Captur and Austral.
Where are Renault figures available?
Renault figures are listed for the European Union, the United Kingdom, France and the United States. Registration totals describe vehicles registered in each market, while consumption and emissions figures depend on local test procedures. European results may use WLTP or, for some older cars, NEDC; the US uses EPA testing. These figures are best read within their own market and test cycle.
Questions and answers
Which Renault models have the most EU registrations?
Clio leads the listed periods, with 8,058,873 EU registrations from 2010–2025. Mégane follows with 5,287,731, and Captur recorded 3,797,358 from 2013–2025.
Does Renault make electric cars?
Yes. The range includes electric Zoe, Renault 5, Renault 4, Mégane and Scénic models, as well as hybrid versions of several Renault models.
Why can Renault fuel-consumption figures differ between countries?
Markets use different test procedures. European figures may use WLTP or NEDC, US figures use EPA testing, and Canadian figures use a 5-cycle procedure. Results from different procedures are not directly interchangeable.
Which Renault names have appeared for the longest span?
Clio, Espace, Kangoo, Mégane and Scénic each appear in the listed range from 2000 through 2026.