Top 5 Renault reviews on AutoTrader

By Ané Theron

If you're considering a new or used car, take a look at these five Renault reviews that are sure to inspire you to take one for a test drive! The French automaker has brought us some great products in the last couple of years, and with parts being inexpensive and readily available, there's no reason why you shouldn't consider settling down with one...

1. Driven! Renault's all-new Duster

A compact SUV that's captured many a South African heart, is the Renault Duster. When the Duster was designed, the French team were given clear instructions: Build a family car that can withstand the toughest conditions and take people anywhere and everywhere. Did they succeed? Absolutely. The latest Duster was recently launched in Mpumalanga and we came back more impressed than ever...

2. Renault Captur 1.5 dCi Dynamique - Plush, practical and pretty

Is that another fuel price hike lurking just beyond the horizon? Possibly and probably, which is why that big old V6 SUV in your garage is going to cost you more and more money in the long run. We say sell it! And look into acquiring the 1.5-litre diesel Renault Captur instead, which is going to save you a ton of money at the fuel pumps. And it's very geared towards families too, boasts a 5-star EuroNCAP safety rating, and eats dirt roads for breakfast. Highly recommended.

3. Renault's Sandero Stepway Plus - A value-packed new addition

It's a question that I am most often asked when I find myself at a braai or social gathering. What are the best and least expensive city cars I should consider buying? Because I am a car safety freak, I always recommend the Sandero. Apart from its excellent safety credentials, the Sandero Stepway is perfectly suited to South African driving conditions and the consumer's needs: It can handle potholes, dirt, and gravel, has a spacious boot, and comes with all the convenience spec the modern city slicker (or country mouse) needs. Be sure to check out the Stepway Plus if you like to have the bells and whistles in a compact, budget-friendly package.

4. First drive - Renault Mégane RS

"Long a favourite of hot-hatch enthusiasts with a taste for real driving involvement, the Megane RS has matured into a civilised, sophisticated all-rounder. But underneath, there’s still the heart of a properly engaging driver’s machine – you just have to dig a little deeper to find it", writes Martin Pretorius, who attended the local launch and had the chance to spend some track time in the Mégane RS.

5. Renault Duster 1.5 DCI Dynamique 4WD - Much tougher than you'd think

"...but what about the most capable Duster of all, the flagship Duster 1.5 DCI Dynamique 4WD? Coming in at just over 300K, how robust can it be? More importantly: Do Duster-owners really now what this humbly priced, four-wheel-driven little Frenchman is capable of?"

Towards the end of last year, we took the previous-generation* Duster to the Eastern Free State to traverse the Rebellie 4x4 trail, which is no easy feat. If you ever wondered whether the 4WD Duster will be able to take you to the ends of the earth, you can stop. Wondering, that is...

 

*Now is also a good time to buy the outgoing Duster, since the new ones have just become available.