The car is very roll, there is NO lateral support of the front seats. Here you can say: guys, you wanted a soft car - you will get it, and a passenger with a wide backside is easy to get into the front seat, it is very convenient for a taxi. Okay, we knew this in advance and it was a deliberate choice. I am not a racer, I am for smoothness and comfort. The main disadvantage (in my opinion) for 1.6 with mechanics is that there is no 6th gear !!! This car doesn't want to go faster than 100 km / h. Because at 80 km / h it requires the 5th gear and then to 100 km / h in the 5th gear we come up to 3000 - 3200 rpm. If you press the gas acceleration will still be, but it will be so sluggish that you will grow old before you overtake the truck and turn gray. Therefore, on the 1.6 engine, get ready to bear moral infringement from the fret 112, when they will bypass you on the highway (of course, if this is important for you).))) You can object: you understand that you purchased a heavy large car with a small atmospheric engine. OK - I also went for it deliberately, but I was hoping for low fuel consumption, but it was not there. I do not start on it, but in order to comfortably move in a stream outside the city, you need to go 120 km / h, otherwise you will have to constantly dodge overtaking ones. And at such a speed of 120 km / h, her revolutions are at 4000 rpm. - the result: the engine roars (and then the sound insulation ceases to act, as if on command, after about 3000 rpm) and the flow rate shows 10 liters per 100 km. Nifiga saving yourself !? The reserve of power and torque, according to the sensations, would be quite enough for the 6th gear and how much it would add acoustic comfort m ... there would be a song, and the consumption on the highway would be a humane 8 l / 100 km. But no, the French with the Turks (Turkish assembly) saved money. In short, you do not need to exceed the speed limit of the SDA, here is your optimal speed - 90 km / h, and then you don't need to. The most offensive thing is that I did not know this when buying. Friends did not have such a car, but I tested it at a dealer in the city and did not accelerate faster than 80-90 km / h, and when I was driving I did not pay attention to the fact that in fifth gear at 90 km / h the car turns almost 3000 rpm. Now I realized what's what, but it's too late. And so I would probably take 2.0 on the handle or on the variator. Further on the little things: heated front seats from Logan - a button hidden on the side of the chair with on / off mode and that's it. The uninitiated have to search for a long time. The huge trunk is somewhat spoiled by the very impressive arches of the lid, which plunge into it during closing - also saving in French. There is no upholstery on the hood. In winter, ice froze along the ribs. There are no rear mudguards, and the bumper narrows a lot and does not cover the rear wheels - the result: all the dirt flies into the rear of the rider and its own side of the bumper. If you don't skolhozit mud flaps, then the paint on the rear bumper will fly off in a couple of years. Painting plastic is bad! got a few chips on the front bumper in the first months of city driving. I rubbed it with my finger - such a small layer of paint that I just want to cry. No varnish. The door handles outside are painted in matt chrome - why ??? !!! Thoughts: after the purchase, you immediately need to apply protective compounds (liquid glass, etc.) so that the paint does not peel off, and the handles are painted in the body color. The air duct to the feet of the rear passengers is a fake. He really doesn’t blow. At maximum speed, the stove only sips a little if the front deflectors are blocked. (It works better in Lada-Kalina - this is a fact, I went from behind!) Its only purpose is that it has a socket on the bottom, you can charge a phone or a laptop in the back. The wipers clean well, but the snot will constantly flow almost in front of the driver's eyes. And the washer can be used only after turning on the air recirculation in the cabin. Otherwise, you will suffocate! All the liquid, or rather the vapor, is thrown into the stove. The washer reservoir is located behind the front right headlight and when splashing on the windshield, the wipers make the first two strokes on dry glass. For a very long time, the liquid goes through the hose. It is suggested to put the valve on the hose yourself - it will be better. The price of the first MOT 10000r is a robbery! THAT 60,000 km - I probably won't do it at the officials. I recommend changing the oil yourself every 7500 runs. Well, or at least after running in. A completely bespontovaya car! (I don’t care, but for someone it’s a weighty argument :) Regular music is sad G. If you don’t take a multimedia package, then there is NO sound, even bad. I have an improved version with navigation, 4 mid-range speakers and 4 tweeters - at least somehow it plays if you turn on the bass tone compensation and surround sound, and in this case this is a dull G. And the cheap option - there is no sound at all. Navigation is not updated and Russia is represented on it very conditionally. Large cities are still back and forth (and then if you understand the principle of driving USING navigation, not NAVIGATION), but there are no regions. The areas are unmarked. No streets, no houses, no villages, no speed limits, nothing. It is impossible to download maps by any means, even if you want to do it for money from the official website. The video reads only one format, I don't remember exactly, it seems MPEG4 360p and with certain settings in the codec. If you want to watch a movie in the car, you must first compress it on your computer into this format. You can't just open it. At the same time, nifiga dealers do not know about this radio tape recorder. Only by communicating on the forums can you find out which video she can open. An important caveat: the video only works on a standing car (for safety). The child will not be able to turn on the cartoon on the road and he will kick you on the back of the seat for this (which, in my opinion, is more dangerous for driving :), but this is provided that he can reach the back, because the car is very spacious. So it can and will work. And also such a moment: in a dual-zone climate control, you cannot regulate the temperature at one time. Let's say it's 20 degrees, and you want 25: you first need to click on the right panel to 25, and then click on the left panel to 25. For flexible arms, you can try to place your thumb and middle finger and press two buttons at the same time - such an interesting fine motor training ) Average consumption since the beginning of operation - 8.3 l / 100km. AI95 real gasoline on the highway - 7.5 liters (90 km / h) - 10 liters. (120km / h) real in the city 10 liters. (0-80 km / h)

➖ Wipers (freeze in winter)
➖ Expensive service
➖ No steering wheel adjustment for reach

pros

➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Quality of body painting
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Suspension

The advantages and disadvantages of Renault Fluence 2013-2014 are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Renault Fluence 1.6 and 2.0 with mechanics and CVT can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

The car was bought new in 2012. Complete set Expression with free hands and Akramiks music. Mileage is now 117 thousand. Advantages of the car:

1. One of the largest saloons in the class.
2. I liked the work of the motor with the variator. Everything is fast and predictable.
3. Huge, despite the arc, trunk. I fit in it myself!
4. Normal appearance. The car is really beautiful.
5. Reliability. For 5 years of operation, I only changed consumables.
6. Consumption. On average, about 10.5 liters. On the track, the record is 7.5 liters, the anti-record is 12.0 liters in the city in winter.
7. Paintwork. The car is painted normally, chips do not rot. For 5 years of Moscow operation, everything is normal.
8. Soft, non-punctured suspension. Clearance pleases, suitable for our roads. You can even drive on a dirt road, but without fanaticism.

1. Work of janitors in winter. Well, I could not find a mode of operation so that they would not freeze over. There is not enough heating in the quiescent zone.
2. The steering wheel closes the tidy with convenient adjustment.
3. The driver's seat is not very comfortable, the back hurts on long distance passengers.
4. The light is indistinct. The headlights are halogen, maybe it's better on xenon ...
5. The trim on the doors and armrest is overwritten.
6. At first glance, the Shumka is quite good, but the wheel arches still need to be flashed additionally.

In general, I got a very decent device for my money. The assembly is Turkish. Satisfied.

Review of Renault Fluence 2.0 (137 HP) with CVT 2012

Video review

Fluence 2012 I liked the look. The engine is enough, and on the climbs and in overtaking the car goes briskly, but paired with a variator, this is something with something. In short, for five years I still have not figured out how it works. There is a lot of hum, but little sense! Consumption of more than 10 liters on a combined cycle. The leather upholstery of the driver's seat burst in the first frosts.

The main plus is comfort. This applies to the walker and the interior. Very good lighting (standard xenon), warm in winter, cool in summer.

The main disadvantage is that at low temperatures of -36 and below, it leads to the roof (shallow dents). Not everyone notices this, but almost all Renault have it.

Andrey Getmantsev, drives a Fluence 2.0 (137 hp) CVT 2012

It's definitely worth your money. Comfortable, pleasant to drive, nimble (despite the size) car. Comfort at the level of cars of this class, and maybe even higher:

1. Comfortable seats (compare with Logan - owned 5 years).
2. Large trunk, the ability to fold the entire rear seat in parts, and not just the backs.
3. Comfortable suspension.
4. Galvanized body - does not rust on chips.
5. Ability to fill 92 gasoline (I do).
6. Steady on the track

Disadvantages:

1. The famous double start (the owners will understand) - at a certain temperature (about 0, +/- 7-8 degrees) the car will not start on the first try.
2. Mounting of wipers is not the most common - bayonet, you can't buy it everywhere, and the price is not budgetary.
3. Peculiar appearance when viewed from the front - not everyone likes it, restayl is better, but I have dorestayl.
4. Fuel consumption is higher than the passport.

Dmitry, review of Renault Fluence 1.6 with mechanics 2013

Renault Fluence is a car with a claim to solidity. Among the budget Logans, Grant, KIA - it looks much better.

Among the advantages of a car are a spacious interior and a large trunk. The front panel is beautiful, the instruments are conveniently located, the digital speedometer is easy to read. The ride is smooth, the adaptive steering wheel helps well at high speeds.

The first thing that unpleasantly surprised us was the cost of MOT of a new car. Changing the oil and two filters (work for 30 minutes for an experienced craftsman) costs 15 thousand rubles. The second - at a run of 15 thousand km, the left strut of the front stabilizer knocked, at 25 thousand km - the right one.

When parking, it is difficult to determine the size of the front right fender and the distance to the rear obstacle. The best solution is to install a parking sensor (even the cheapest one for 1,000 rubles). I have 40 years of experience, there were several Renault (Nevada, Laguna), and the first time parking on Fluence really caused difficulties.

Review of Renault Fluence 1.6 (106 HP) manual transmission 2014

Comfort package. Build Avtoframos. I bought a new one ...

The air conditioner compressor operates in the “on-off” mode, and when the car moves, the engine thrust either drops or recovers back. This is inconvenient, especially when driving in the city.

All pedals are different in height. The lowest throttle, the highest is the clutch. When rearranging, you lift your foot up to the stop. Why the pedals were pulled up like that is not clear. In the cabin I saw a car with poorly glued molding ...

Wipers creak from buying a car. In winter, in the region of the timing belt, it began to make noise, with warming up the noise disappears. I took the car to the dealer, they shrug their shoulders, they say we don't hear anything. On-board computer consumption: city 11.5 liters, highway 7-8 liters.

Advantages:
- Spacious interior.
- 92 gasoline.
- Suspension.
- Large trunk.

disadvantages
- The windscreen washer freezes.
- There is no steering wheel adjustment.
- Expensive spare parts.
- Long warm-up of the engine in winter.
- The interior creaks in winter.
- Uneven gaps between body elements.

The owner drives a Renault Fluence 1.6 (106 hp) with a 2014 manual.

Visibility could be better, but wide A-pillars get in the way.

People agree to pay the money, but to make the salon more noise-proof. Dorestyling had problems with this, but for restyled cars, the French still took steps in the right direction.

The seating material is also not good enough. I would like to see a real solid velor, like on the 1996 Lagoon, collected for Germany.

Vladislav Goncharov, review of Fluence 2.0 AT 2015

04.02.2018

Renault Fluence is a French car produced by the Renault-Nissan alliance. This model is presented on our market not so long ago (since 2010), but it has already become very popular among domestic motorists. There are several reasons for this - the low cost (the price tag for a car is not much higher than that of the same Logan), good equipment, a spacious interior, presentable appearance. But there are motorists who are suspicious of French cars, considering them not reliable enough. Therefore, today I decided to find out how things are with the reliability of this bestseller and what to look for when buying a used Fluence on the secondary market.

A bit of history:

Renault Fluence was first presented in 2004 at the Louis Vuitton Classic Automobile Festival in England, and then at the Paris Auto Show. It was a coupe show piece that was created by designer Patrick le Quiman, world famous as the creator of the Ford Sierra. The development of the serial version of the car was carried out by a group of French designers, led by Shamir Sherfan. The premiere of the production model of Fluence took place in 2009 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, but official sales did not start until 2010. The new sedan, was built on the same platform with the Renault Megan 3, the front chassis was borrowed from this model, but the rear was taken from the Nissan Sentra. The assembly was carried out by the Oyak-Renault plant in the Turkish city of Bursa, and Renault Megan 2 (sedan) was also produced there. In the Renault lineup, Fluence replaced the second-generation Megan sedan.

In 2012, Renault Fluence underwent restyling, during which the car received an updated design corresponding to the corporate style of Renault. The debut of the updated version of the car took place at the Istanbul Auto Show. The main changes took place at the front of the car - a large corporate logo and new front optics appeared. There were also changes in the trim levels - they began to install xenon headlights, a multimedia system, a USB port in the audio system and regular running lights. In Russia, the assembly of the updated version of the car began in April 2013 at the Renault-Russia plant (Avtoframos). Another facelift took place in 2015. This time, the changes affected the rear of the car - rear diode lights and brake lights became available. Today it is known that the Renault-Nissan alliance is in the final stages of development of the second generation Renault Fluence. Unofficial sources claim that the sedan is based on the fourth generation Megan.

Weaknesses and disadvantages of Renault Fluence with mileage

The paintwork of the car is moderately soft and holds up well, with the exception of the plastic elements of the body. So, for example, the varnish from the front bumper could begin to peel off after a couple of years of operation. Things are not much better with chrome elements (the corporate emblem, the lower grille lining and PTF linings) - after a couple of winters they become cloudy, and then they begin to climb. Over time, in the places of contact of the seals with the body, the paint is erased to metal. This problem is unpleasant, but not critical - it is eliminated by pasting problem areas with a protective film (how to do it yourself I wrote in the article).

Over the years, problems may arise with the corrosion resistance of the body, especially if the car is operated in a metropolis, where I generously sprinkle the roads with chemicals in winter. Despite this, it is impossible to say that the car body rots badly, and no one has ever considered it to be problematic. The mushrooms appear most quickly on the side skirts, wheel arches and the hood. Also in the risk zone is a niche under the windshield, bottom hinges, side members, the joint of side members and the engine shield (these places are not galvanized).

Of the other troubles of Renault Fluence, one can note the unreliability of the end switches of the locks and the subsidence of the hinges of the rear doors and trunk. Over time, the door locks begin to creak (eliminated by grease), and by 60-80 thousand km the rollers in the door opening stops are erased (clicks appear). If, while driving, an unpleasant ringing is heard in the passenger compartment, check the condition of the aluminum underbody protection, it often bends and knocks on the muffler. The windshield is sensitive to temperature changes (it may burst), therefore, in severe frosts, it is not recommended to turn on the glass heating until the interior warms up at least a little. If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, then when replacing the glass, it is advisable to buy a new sensor, since after replacement, air bubbles may appear under the lens.

Power units

Renault Fluence has a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines with good dynamics and efficiency: gasoline - 1.6 (106 and 116 hp), 2.0 (138 and 143); diesel - 1.5 (86, 105 and 110 hp). Engine 1.6 ( K4M) is well known to fans of the brand for the models Logan, Clio and Megan. The most common problem that owners face is phase regulator failure. As a rule, the ailment manifests itself after 120,000 km of run, therefore it is recommended to change the phase regulator with every second timing belt replacement. In the initial stage, the disease manifests itself with a characteristic crackle. If the problem is not eliminated, traction will deteriorate in the future, and engine interruptions are also possible. A feature of this motor is a difficult start after a long stay in the cold season. When contacting the service, dealers first of all offer to update the software of the engine control unit, replace the spark plugs and clean the throttle valve. Unfortunately, these procedures do not always help to fix the problem.

Often, starting difficulties are caused by a malfunction of the starter fuse or the solenoid relay, and sometimes the starter itself, as well as the use of low-quality fuel. It is worth mentioning such common troubles as "triple action" and floating speed. In the first case, the culprit may be the ignition coil, injectors and spark plugs; with high mileage, you need to check the compression. In the second case, the crankshaft position sensor and the ignition coil are most often to blame. The thermostat on this power unit rarely serves more than 80,000 km, then it starts to leak and wedges. It is not worth tightening with its replacement, as this can lead to mixing of oil with antifreeze. The fuel level sensor is not famous for its reliability either - it changes assembled with the fuel pump.

Despite the fact that the HR16DE-H4M engine (116 hp) is more recent and is equipped with a timing chain drive (depending on the quality of service, the chain with tensioners serves from 120,000 to 200,000 km), it is less reliable. The most unpleasant problem is considered to be oil consumption, which appears on a mileage of 120-150 thousand km. In addition, in severe frosts, the engine has problems with starting and can stall at idle (most likely, the ignition unit must be replaced). Experienced car owners with such an engine have already gotten used to this problem - they change the candles more often, and during start-up they work with the gas pedal, this slightly improves the situation, but, in general, this is an unpleasant feature of the engine. Of less significant troubles, a relatively small resource of engine mounts can be noted (vibrations appear) and burnout of the exhaust pipe ring.

A two-liter engine is more common on popular Nissan cars (Teana, Qashqai,) than on Renault. Of the common malfunctions of this engine, it can be noted: increased oil consumption - most often the problem is caused by a large amount of carbon deposits in the cylinders or severe wear of the oil scraper rings. A small resource of the timing chain, when it is stretched, dips appear with sharp acceleration, dynamics deteriorates, idle turns float. Often bothersome owners and unstable idle - is eliminated by cleaning the throttle valve. Over time, the generator belt begins to whistle, if there is no time to replace the belt, you can try to tighten it.

Of the less common malfunctions, it is worth noting the problem of cylinder head cracking. If cracks have already appeared on the block, it is important, when changing the candles, not to apply a lot of effort when tightening, otherwise the cracks will go along the thread, the engine will start to triple and the disease will progress. If there is a problem in the spark plug well (usually in the first one), a lot of antifreeze accumulates. Treatment - replacement of the block head. In general, this motor can be safely called reliable, the declared resource is 300-350 thousand km of run.

Renault Fluence diesel power units

Diesel engines seem to be preferable to gasoline units in terms of fuel consumption, but the high cost of maintenance and the capricious dCi fuel system make these engines not much more economical than gasoline ones. Among the main disadvantages, one can note the high probability of injector failure at a mileage of 70-100 thousand km (the worse the quality of the fuel used, the less the resource), the elements of the dephi fuel system are especially vulnerable. If faulty injectors are not replaced for a long time, this can lead to cranking of the piston liners. The turbine is another weak point of these engines, in some instances it became unusable after 60,000 km. Also, it is worth noting the high probability of early failure of the EGR valve and injection pump.

Another problem that owners of cars with diesel engines face is the small resource of the particulate filter. The cost of a new filter scares even wealthy owners, so many remove it when the first signs of malfunction appear. If the oil is not changed in a timely manner, lengthening the replacement intervals, the connecting rod bearings can turn. In fairness, it should be said that most problems are likely only with poor-quality service. Therefore, when purchasing a car with dci, you should change the oil, filters, etc. in time, in general, all that is required, and refuel at proven gas stations.

Transmission

Renault Fluence was equipped with 5 and 6-speed mechanics, a 4-speed automatic transmission and a variator (installed with a two-liter engine and a restyled 1.6). The manual transmission is generally reliable, but on some copies of the first years of production, the owners complained about twitching at the start after a long drive in a traffic jam. The problem was solved only by replacing the clutch kit. Closer to 80,000 km, the clutch master cylinder and release bearing may require attention. After 100,000 km of run, the bearings begin to make noise, but this does not affect the performance of the transmission in any way. If, with the arrival of cold weather after a long stay, the gearshift lever begins to walk tight, it is necessary to lubricate or replace the cable. The reason is that moisture gets into the casing in which the cable moves and freezes. The clutch takes care of more than 100,000 km.

Automatic transmission is not a very successful unit, and its resource largely depends on driving style and service intervals. The main disadvantage of this type of transmission is jerking and jerking during gear changes. Most often, the culprit for this behavior of the machine is the incorrect operation of the pressure modulation solenoid valve. It is also worth noting the poor design of the valve body. All this is aggravated by overheating (there are no overheating sensors) and a rigid setting for blocking the GTR.

The variator (Jatco) in terms of reliability looks preferable to the classic automatic transmission, but, despite this, it cannot be called problem-free. So, for example, under heavy loads (racing on a cold, long-term driving at maximum speed, etc.), there is a high probability of early transmission failure due to damage to the cones and chain. With low mileage (up to 100,000 km) at low revs (up to 1,500), the variator may begin to creak, gnash, this is due to the sagging of the belt. To fix the problem, you need to update the software of the transmission control unit. Also, on a run up to 100,000 km, the variator pump pressure reducing valve (jerks appear), the sun gear of the planetary gear and bearings may fail. With careful operation and timely maintenance (50-60 thousand km), the variator can last more than 200,000 km without costly repairs.

Resource chassis, steering and brakes Renault Fluence

Renault Fluence is equipped with a semi-independent suspension: in front - MacPherson strut, in the back - a twisted beam. As for the reliability of the suspension, in general it has proven itself on the positive side, but with the arrival of cold weather it can bother you with extraneous squeaks and knocks. Cars assembled in Turkey have a small clearance of 125 mm, if the ground clearance plays an important role for you, you can eliminate the deficiency by installing struts from Renault Laguna with increased ground clearance. If you do not take into account the struts and stabilizer bushings (on average, they serve 30-50 thousand km), then the first repair of the suspension will have to be done no earlier than 80-100 thousand km. The main weak point of the suspension is the shock absorber boot - it can begin to delaminate after 30,000 km. The problem is solved by installing anthers from the VAZ 2110 and bumpers from the VAZ 2108. With the timely elimination of this defect, the shock absorbers will last at least 80,000 km. For neat drivers, the replacement of racks is carried out at a mileage of 120-150 thousand km.

Ball joints, silent blocks of levers and other rubber bands, as a rule, change after 90-100 thousand km. In the steering system, the first problems appear closer to 150,000 km - the rack begins to knock. It is also possible the appearance of extraneous knocks due to problems in the spline connection (gives to the steering wheel while driving on an uneven road). The brake system has one interesting feature - the rear hubs are made at the same time as the brake discs, fortunately, the resource of these parts is not very different (120-150 thousand km). In cars with a two-liter engine, due to an unsuccessful location, the vacuum hose valve may freeze, as a result, the pedal becomes tight or may not be pressed at all. To protect yourself from possible troubles, it is recommended to put an additional casing on the hose.

Salon and electrical

Despite the low cost of the car, the quality of the finishing materials does not raise any questions. The only thing that can be criticized a little is leatherette, from which the steering wheel braid and seat upholstery is made - it quickly loses its presentation, and cracks appear on the sidewalls of the seats over time. As for acoustic comfort, the interior seems quiet compared to classmates. Over the years, the silence can be disturbed by the head restraints of the front seats, the armrest and the trim in the area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe seat belts (a creak appears). In the cold season, many complain of a "freezing" left leg. To eliminate the disadvantage, you need to close the gaps between the air duct pipes.

Of the weak points of the Renault Fluence electrical equipment, a small resource of the heater motor can be noted - it starts to make noise by 100,000 km. Repairing a motor is not a cheap pleasure (you need to replace the collector), but buying a new one will cost even more - about 300 bucks. After 3-5 years of operation, the keyless entry range decreases. The reason is that the contacts in the key antenna are oxidized. The outside temperature sensor is also not famous for its reliability. If the sensor is defective, the climate system may not work correctly. There are also malfunctions of the audio system - it spontaneously turns off, resets the settings, turns off the speakers. If the car often bothers with minor failures in electronic systems, first of all check if the terminals are well connected to the battery, usually the reason is precisely in them.

Outcome:

It has established itself as a reliable, comfortable and unpretentious car, which, even after 100,000 km, with careful operation, externally and technically, can have a state close to ideal. In fairness, it must be said that the model has a number of typical drawbacks, but unlike many competitors, they do not require significant capital investments to eliminate them.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.

Best regards, editors AutoAvenu

Renault Fluence engine in Russia, it is a 1.6 or 2 liter gasoline engine. As a transmission of the front-wheel drive Renault Fluence, a 5-speed mechanics (or 6 st.) And a continuously variable CVT are used. Let's talk about the characteristics of these units in more detail today.

First, how does the variator differ from an automatic transmission, for example. In continuously variable variators, there are simply no steps, where the torque from the engine to the wheels is transmitted smoothly, without any jerks. This allows us to talk about a smooth ride, moderate fuel consumption and comfort. However, there is also a negative side of using such a transmission. The variator is very expensive to repair, and in many cases cannot be repaired at all. Therefore, in our country, a manual transmission is traditionally preferred. Moreover, in combination with a 2 liter engine, the manufacturer offers a 6-speed manual.

As for the power units of Renault Fluence, these are 16-valve 4-cylinder engines of various sizes. The capacity of the 1.6-liter is 106 hp, and the 2-liter produces 137 horses, which is not very much by today's standards. The Renault Fluence engines themselves are also installed on the Renault Duster. In Turkey, for example, Renault Fluence with a 1.5-liter diesel engine is very popular, but in our country you will not see such an engine on the Fluence sedan. For that it can be observed all on the same Renault Duster.

An important question that interests many belt or chain in the Renault Fluence timing drive... The answer to the question is very simple. On a 1.6-liter engine there is a timing belt, and on a 2.0 engine there is already a chain, which is more reliable and practical.

Engine characteristics Renault Fluence 1.6 (78 kW) MKPP5

• Working volume - 1598 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Horsepower - 106 at 6000 rpm
• Torque - 145 Nm at 4250 rpm
• Maximum speed - 183 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 11.7 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the urban cycle - 8.8 liters
• Extra-urban fuel consumption - 5.4 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 6.7 liters

The most interesting thing is that the Renault Fluence engine of the same volume of 1.6 liters in combination with a CVT variator has more power. The secret here is that this motor has been slightly modernized specifically for the variator. As a result, the indicators of acceleration, fuel consumption practically do not differ between the manual transmission and the variator.

Renault Fluence 1.6 (84 kW) CVT engine specifications

• Working volume - 1598 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Horsepower - 114 at 6000 rpm
• Torque - 155 Nm at 4000 rpm
• Maximum speed - 175 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 11.9 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the urban cycle - 8.9 liters
• Extra-urban fuel consumption - 5.2 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 6.6 liters

A more powerful motor is offered with the same CVT as a transmission, or with a 6-speed manual transmission. instead of a 5-speed gearbox.

Renault Fluence 2.0 engine specifications (101 kW)

• Working volume - 1997 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Horsepower - 137 at 6000 rpm
• Torque - 190 Nm at 3700 rpm
• Maximum speed - 200 195 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 9.9 (MKPP6) - 10.1 (CVT) seconds
• Fuel consumption in the urban cycle - 10.0 (MKPP6) - 10.5 (CVT) liters
• Fuel consumption in the extra-urban cycle - 6.2 (MKPP6) - 6.2 (CVT) liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 8.0 (MKPP6) - 7.8 (CVT) liters

As in the case of the 1.6 engine, the performance of the Renault Fluence two-liter engine practically does not differ, depending on the manual or continuously variable transmission CVT. This is a big advantage of CVTs over traditional automatic transmissions, which make any car more voracious and slower than a manual transmission.

I drove 6 years on real Japanese, all budget right-hand drive vehicles: Toyota Sienta 2004, Honda Fit 2008, Honda Mobilio Spike 2007.

Cloudless, I must say, was the operation, but I wanted something new. Ideally, I would like to logically continue the chain of my favorite Hondas, I really like the Honda Freed Hybrid 7 seats to this day, but the price is too high. Therefore, having in hand 400,000 rubles, I chose the best and most fresh version for myself.

I have long wanted a sedan, so I chose from them. New tests (and where else can I find out about the car, and even go for a drive, if not on a test drive?) Rapid, Solaris, Rio and Fluence - that's what I got hooked on. I found my car in the parking lot of an authorized Renault dealer. I liked it all at once. So 390,000 - and he's mine.

Black handsome, 2011 release at the Moscow Automobile Plant, k4m 1.6 engine, mechanics, Autentique equipment with simple air conditioning. Mileage 36,000 km., Almost never worn winter studded breeches on their own 15 stamps. Summer Michelin 15 kick casting, rear tinting in a circle, good alarm, minor life scratches on the body.

Impressions

The skill of driving mechanics returned on the way home from the car dealership, it did not even stall even once, after all, it was 6 years of break, and the arms and legs are remembered. And which side of the steering wheel - I do not care for a long time.

The clutch on Renault Fluence with manual transmission is soft, forward gears are engaged clearly and softly, but the rear one sometimes does not stick right away. I read it on the forum, for many so - I go and do not worry. By the way, I must say that the car forgave me the mistakes of the beginner, he will go from the second if necessary, and from the third - just a bunny!

The body is long - 4 620 mm, and even with an unusual addition for me in the form of a trunk, it was difficult to park. I immediately ordered a rear-view camera on Ali, inserted into the standard one instead of a plafond for room lighting, a video recorder, a salon rear-view mirror with a built-in monitor. I put it myself, the Internet is full of detailed reports about it.

I will add only one valuable remark, although they write in the description that it is hermetic - they lie. The camera must be smeared with a sealant around the perimeter, otherwise it will be buggy. The ground clearance is just a fairy tale, it has never caught on anywhere, although we climbed with him along country roads.

The engine is only 106 hp. Not enough, what can we say. I don’t twist to move around the city at a flow rate higher than 3000 rpm - the dynamics are quite enough. But on the track you have to increase the speed, for a quick overtaking you need to fold it through one, that is, from 5 to 3, in order to confidently pull. The 6th gear is missing, on the highway at a speed of 110 km / h, the rpm is 3 thousand and, accordingly, the howl of the engine becomes audible in the cabin.

There is such a winter feature, it is called a double start, that is, you come in the morning, you twist it once - the reaction is zero. The second time he wakes up. Such rubbish begins in late autumn and continues until spring, until +5 on the street is established.

I read it on the forums, many have this, they are treated with dances with tambourines, flashing. I did not bother, the main place of deployment is Sochi, there are no such problems there. There is no autostart, in severe frost after 20 it can be capricious, but the clutch is squeezed out and brings it to its senses for the fifth time.

The steering wheel on Renault Fluence is very light, parking is easy, even with a little finger. In motion, it becomes a little heavier. In general, when maneuvering, there is no feeling that you are driving an almost five-meter bandura, on the contrary - it seems that I am again driving a Fiat. It is a pity, the adjustment is only up and down.

Disc brakes - front and back. Excellent, I must say, brakes. On the highway, as the driver of the truck did not notice us in the oncoming lane because of the blinding sun, he got out, almost head-on, but from a hundred to an almost complete stop, Fluence dropped the speed, did not even take his ear, only turned on the emergency braking lights. The Lithuanian apologized, and we parted in all directions.

The suspension is comfortable, and swallows wells and bumps. It holds the track perfectly, a comfortable speed of 130-150 km / h. With Renault I fell in love with the Tuapse - Sochi section of the road, walking along the serpentine alone is a pleasure, the rolls are not strong, but the backside blows, not Megan RS after all.

The review is not very good, I do not see nimble pedestrians behind the racks, I have to lean forward. I don’t look back to the salon at all, because after Spike I see almost nothing there, a year has passed, but I still can’t get used to it.

Heated mirrors with good visibility, the dead zone is reflected on the left in the corner. The head light is excellent.

Gasoline consumption 92 in the city - 8.5-10 liters in summer, from 10 in winter. On the highway - no more than 7 liters.

I would especially like to note another idiotic idea of ​​the designers - the arrangement of the brushes. They are located in a recess, that is, you simply cannot bend them, the upper edge of the hood interferes. To do this, turn off the engine and lower the brush lever down. That is, in the winter you cannot shake off the ice quickly, either scramble to rip it off, or turn off the engine ...

But on the other hand, there is a nice feature in the operation of the brushes - in addition to adjusting the swing intensity. If they were in motion in the 2 or 3 position, then at the traffic light they reduce the number of movements. Well, or you pull the lever towards you - a jet of water with brushes washes the glass, and then a little later, removes the remains.

Of the common sores present at the moment - 75,000 mileage, wiping paint in the arches of the rear doors (I have worn off the paint on the gearshift lever before the primer, double start) and engaging reverse gear.

The salon is one of the first things that won me over when I first met Renault Fluence. It is spacious, I sit behind me with my meter seventy and my knees do not rest, the ceiling does not press on my head. The steering wheel is in leather, the upholstery is fabric, but it can be easily cleaned with damp wipes, plastic is like plastic, the view does not spoil. There is also fabric on the doors, it gets dirty very quickly, but it can also be washed with napkins. The seats are comfortable, there is an adjustment of the lumbar support.

In general, traveling around the country is one sheer pleasure, for example, the Moscow-Krasnodar section - I did not even notice how I drove 1,200 km.

Heated front seats. The buttons are on the side of the seat, in my opinion, it is very convenient. But what is not convenient is the mechanism for adjusting the backs of the front seats - not a lever like the Japanese, but a twist.

The rear seats are slightly higher, there is a center armrest with niches for glasses. It is just not very convenient to sit in the back row. If the car is dirty, the pants will be the same. That would open the door wider ...

I really like the appearance of the instrument panel. Simple, nothing superfluous, everything is at hand, and the white backlight, the brightness of which is adjustable, for me, is just super!

The on-board computer shows the average and instantaneous fuel consumption, total mileage and for a certain segment, the total amount of fuel consumed and the approximate number of kilometers that can be driven on gasoline in the tank. On the central panel under the visor infa from the radio, the time and temperature overboard.

The radio is the simplest, standard, but with AUX input and steering wheel control. I got a bluetooth flash drive on the same Ali, now I listen to music from my phone without unnecessary wires. There are 4 speakers in the doors and 2 tweeters on the torpedo. The sound at 4 with a minus, on the Japanese the regular one was juicier and more powerful.

The trunk on Fluence is huge - so that things don't roll over it, I hung the net over the arcs of the rear seat mountings. There are two significant drawbacks. The first one is that the trunk lid arches hide decent places. The second, in order to reach what lies in the depths, one must literally dive inside. But with the second, I quickly figured out, bend the back of the rear passengers' seat.

By the way, if you fold the backs of the rear seats, the trunk increases significantly, an adult great 22 "enters without a front wheel without problems. There are hooks on the sides, apparently for the net, but if you place it here, it will interfere with access to the niche.

In the niche there is a full-size spare wheel on the 15th stamping, a jack, a double-sided sprocket wrench for removing headlights, a towing hook and a hook for removing caps. I also have a bag of keys, an assorted spade bayonet and all sorts of other rubbish. In general, there is a place.

The front armrest is deep and roomy, but its location is not convenient for me, the handles are short, it is for the lanky. You can rely on it, perhaps, only on long trips, so as not to reach for the gearshift lever.

Service. On the suspension was the replacement of the front ball TRW - 2,500 rubles. with work. In the engine only oil Elf Evolution 900 SXR 5W-30 - 2,500 rubles. for 5 liters, original oil filter, air Samsung / Renault / Man, Denso or Beru candles. Refueling the air conditioner - 1 200 rubles. Pads in front - 2,000 rubles. and back - 1,500 rubles. with the replacement of Remsa. And once Denco brushes - 1,000 rubles.

Once I changed the lamps in the headlights, put the same Osram 600 rubles. This is where I spat on and remembered the Japanese with longing. Where has it been seen that in order to change some unfortunate light bulb it is necessary to remove the headlight?

The same gemny story with the replacement of the TSN cabin filter - 350 rubles. But that's not all, you still have to contrive to shove in something that is not pushy, since the window for pushing in the filter is half the size of the filter itself.

It pissed me off that charging into a cigarette lighter was always interfering with gear shifting. As a result, I brought two USB sockets in the AUX block, for money no more than 200 rubles. The net in the trunk, the one to which it is not convenient to reach, but does not interfere, was bought 10 years ago, I don’t remember the price.

Outcome

Renault Fluence is a great car and its secondary price makes it a leader among the competition. Service is not expensive, traffic police do not notice it, moderately comfortable, moderately beautiful. What is needed for a person who does not want a car on credit. Despite all the inconveniences described above, I love the car and I don't see myself in any other car, moreover, I would buy it again.