What was the Renault Alliance?
The Alliance was Renault’s version of the Renault 9 for North America, adapted for local customers. It was assembled at AMC’s Kenosha plant in Wisconsin and distributed by AMC. Renault described the Renault 9 as a versatile family car; the Alliance brought that model into the company’s North American range.
Generation and engines
The Alliance generation (X42) ran from 1983 to 1987. US EPA figures cover model years 1984 to 1987 and include petrol engines from 1.4 L to 2.2 L.
How economical was the Renault Alliance?
The best combined US EPA rating in the range is 32 MPG. EPA ratings use a different test procedure from European WLTP or NEDC testing and Canada’s 5-cycle method, so figures from different markets are not directly equivalent.
Where was the Alliance sold?
The Alliance generation covered the United States and Canada. Renault’s museum records its North American sales run from 1983 to 1987; US EPA figures cover 1984 to 1987.
Questions and answers
When was the Renault Alliance sold?
Its generation ran from 1983 to 1987; US EPA figures cover 1984 to 1987.
What fuel economy did it achieve?
The best combined US EPA rating was 32 MPG.
What engines did the Alliance have?
The US range included petrol engines from 1.4 L to 2.2 L.
Where was the Alliance sold?
It was sold in the United States and Canada.