Renault Fluence Formula Edition
The Renault Malaysia distributor, TC Euro
Cars has unveiled a new limited edition of the Fluence sedan. Dubbed the
Renault Fluence Formula Edition, the new variant commemorates Renault’s return
to Formula One as a works team, in the lead up to the 2016 Malaysia Grand Prix
on October 2.
The Formula Edition retails at RM 126,688
on-the-road without insurance, some RM 6,800 more expensive than the regular
Fluence in top-spec Dynamique trim. For that, you get a five-piece bodykit, reverse
sensors (the Fluence only has a reverse camera) and French tricolore stripes,
while the interior receives gloss black trim and maroon leather upholstery.
The 17-inch two-tone alloys remain, but
the grey bits have been substituted for gloss black. Elsewhere, kit count stays
the same, and includes features like keyless entry, push-button start, cruise
control, an R-Link infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen, USB and
Bluetooth, automatic air-conditioning, rear air vents, six airbags and stability
control.
Under the bonnet, the Formula Edition is
identical to any other Fluence, so a 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine produces 143 hp at 6,000 rpm and 195 Nm of
torque at 3,700 rpm. It’s paired with an X-Tronic CVT, enabling the Fluence to
hit 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 195 km/h. It’s
claimed to average 13.0 km/l.
Available only in Black Metallic or
White Pearl, the Fluence Formula Edition comes with a five-year,
unlimited-mileage manufacturer’s warranty as well as a five-year free service
package, as with the standard Fluence.
