Renault 19
The Renault 19 is a small family caur that wis produced bi the French caur manufacturer Renault between 1988 an 2000.
[edit] Overview
The R19 wis the replacement for the 9 an 11, baith o which wur agein an ootdated bi the late 1980s. The R19 wis styled bi Giorgetto Giugiaro, featuring Renault's new E-type (or "Energy") 1.4 L engine an F-type 1.7 an 1.8 L versions. Base models uised the OHV C-type Cléon 1.2 an 1.4 L engines, dependin on the market.
Intended tae be Renault's last numeric-named caur, the 19 ushered in a new namin policy, wi the saloon versions o the 19 being kent as the 19 Chamade tae distinguish them frae the hatchbacks. The Chamade badge wis dropped following the 1992 facelift. In 1991 a convertible bodystyle built bi Karmann wis introduced. Although the R19's exterior design (which wis relatively conservative, like that o the Renault 9/11) received a muted response, it wis praised for its interior comfort an handlin.
In the simmer o 1992, a revamped model wis introduced with a substantially restyled front an rear, while left hand drive market versions received a new dashboard an interior — right hand drive models retained the original design.
The R19 wis sold in Europe until 1996, an wis produced for Sooth American markets in Argentinae until 2000. The R19's platform an runnin gear woud continue tae be uised in its replacement, the first generation Renault Mégane.
The Renault 19 wis awarded the 1989 Caur o the Year in Spain an Germany, 1990 Caur o the Year in Ireland, an 1993 Caur o the Year in Argentinae.
