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Renault has a wide array of products in its portfolio. In its home market it offers a baker’s dozen model lines, and when you get down to bodystyles the range ratchets up past 20.
While we don’t get any of them in North America, the United Kingdom remains a vital market for the French automaker. But British buyers haven’t been buying Renaults as much as they used to, prompting a drastic shift in strategy. As a result, Renault is cutting the Modus, Kangoo, Wind, Laguna, Espace and the entire Gordini line from its UK lineup, .
So what does that leave for UK shoppers? The Twingo, Clio, Megane, Grand Scenic and Traffic. Renaultsport models remain on offer, through the Twingo RS is now available in only one version. Those will soon be joined by the Fluence ZE and Twizy, as well as the Dacia range. Regardless, this represents a drastic cut in a vital market for one of Europe’s largest automakers. Details in the press release after the jump.Continue reading Renault chops UK lineup in half
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