Monday, July 11, 2011

2011 Renault Latitude Review

Renault Latitude is a lot of large sedan. A well-balanced proportions and elegant lines show exceptional comfort and welfare of passengers can expect on board. This promise was confirmed by the high surface quality and sophistication of the cabin, as well as the interior of carefully selected materials, and passenger-friendly layout.

Renault Latitude is a new addition to the Renault range. This is a large hall with a length of 4,897 mm, width 1832 mm, height 1,483 mm, wheelbase of 2762 mm, and front and rear overhangs are 1035 mm and 1100 mm.

At the front, adjustable bi-xenon headlights on both sides of the chrome grille help cool incomparable model. The lines of these lights extend to the rear through a pulley, which sweeps around the body and through the start of producing a very elegant approach. The sculpted wheel arches and long bonnet highlight high-end state model.

Details of modern design are the signature of the backlight, which uses a mix of LED and conventional technologies.

The panoramic sunroof electric glass gives a well-lit interior, while its glossy black finish gracefully extends the rake of the windshield to the rear. Latitude Renault style is further affirmed by the arch that frames chrome side windows.


INTERIOR Calling

As the doors open, the board is in the center color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) is converted slowly to accommodate the driver on board. Then, when the engine is running, LED backlit instruments and comes to life as radicals on both needle and scale indicators appear.

Spacious and well equipped cabin car sold in Europe are equipped with a special dash of high quality luxury materials. The curved lines of the upper structure, Dash blends harmoniously with the shape of a vertical center console wide. The controls for the driver assistance, and has a comfortable ride fall easily to hand, and both are grouped around the steering wheel or console.

The same attention was paid to the quality and finish of the rest of the interior. Depending on the version, the car comes with a set of castings by melting snow and chrome details, including door handles and shift knob, leather and a choice of light or dark. Similar care has been devoted to cutting for different atmospheres in different trim levels, so that customers can choose between an elegant, bright, minimalist interior with its emphasis on the welfare of residents, or a dark trim.


Residents of the increased comfort of the Renault LATITUDE EVENTS

Passengers enjoy a spacious cabin with them on the back enjoying a remarkable kneeroom 251mm and an elbow to 1474 mm.

This sense of wellbeing is enhanced by carefully designed cabin acoustics. The design, quality and seal doors and windows, inserts used for hollow body sections and the use of a single piece of wall insulation, above all, help minimize interior noise. The dual-mass damping flywheel, which equips the dCi 150, dCi 175 and dCi 240 engines V6 and balance shafts on the 2.0 16V 140 and dCi 175 engines also play a role in securing a route particularly quiet.

Other features designed to improve ride comfort are:

9.6 liters of return, chilled glove box,

2.4 liters of space in front center console compartments

Door pockets front and rear

Cubby under the steering wheel,

Case, sunglasses,

Map pockets on front seat backrests,

Folding table to include two cupholders in the backseat and two cupholders in the Middle front of the console.

The 511dm3 (VDA / ISO) boot (477dm3 with spare wheel) is among the largest found in the classroom Renault Latitude. Loading is facilitated by the low loading sill (723mm), while incorporating some of the clusters of light in the back of the tailgate provides a wide opening (993mm).

The rear seat allows 60-40 resistance must be adapted to meet the owner at the time and allows especially long objects or large to be transported.


Range of exclusive, high-end directed to the welfare of passengers EVENTS

Much of thought went into ensuring that Renault Latitude is quiet and comfortable cabin provides the driver and passengers a relaxing and soothing. Premium features include a massage mode four driver's seat, a new dual-mode air ionizer and a fragrance diffuser double. The list continues with a full range of audio systems, including heart-end 3D Sound by Arkamys � and Bose � Premium Sound System, and integrated Carminat TomTom � Live or Carminat Bluetooth � DVD navigation system, as well as Bluetooth � phones and the Plug & Digital Music.

Driver's seat massage inspired by the luxury sedans

Five cylinders located in the back of the driver's seat to provide up to four different massage modes (continuous, intermittent, soft and firm).

The calm, precise, the calming effect of these synchronized smooth roll on the back of the driver offers a relaxing experience that is particularly appreciated on long trips or when caught in traffic jams.

Controls fall easily into the hand, allowing the driver to turn on, focus on one of the three areas (shoulders, mid back, lower back), choose from four modes available and / or change the hot seat.

PURIFICATION SYSTEM FOR CAR-AIR: FIRST TIME IN THE RANGE RENAULT

Considerable attention has been paid to thermal comfort. For optimum efficiency, especially in markets where strong sunlight and / or humidity can be a problem with Renault Latitude triple-zone automatic climate control incorporating a unique control system consists of an ionizer airquality bi -mode and dual scent diffuser.

This system allows occupants to select temperature and fan speed, preferring to use the front "soft", "Auto" and change "fast":

"Auto" mode optimizes the thermal comfort, noise and quickly adjust the system to the appropriate setting,

The quiet 'Soft' mode emphasizes the efficient distribution

The "Fast" speed for ventilation inside the cab.


This feature combined with the unique air purification system relaxant that works in conjunction with activated carbon air / pollen filter and a sensor of toxicity. Renault Samsung Plasma uses a Latitude � Super air ionizer unit based on the same climate control Renault Laguna and developed in collaboration with Samsung Electronics Co., the world leader in this field.

The dual mode contribution ionizer welfare of the occupants is enhanced by its purifying function, which reduces the amount of bacteria and allergens that occur naturally in the cramped cabin air. The air is recycled is automatically triggered when the sensor detects a toxic quantity of harmful gases.

The driver and passengers also benefit from the diffusion of odors of two interchangeable cartridges on the dashboard. Two cartridges (Ocean Blue and Mango) are supplied with the vehicle, while the replacements are available from Renault dealers where customers can choose from six different flavors: Sea Blue, mango, strawberries, green nature, herbal tea and gorgeous flowers.

Moreover, the kind of smell, the strength of the fragrance can be selected (three modes), while the rate of diffusion and use of measuring fan and vents in this system unique in the small car segment.

AUDIO SYSTEMS, focusing on quality and CONNECTIVITY

For customers seeking a performance surround sound reproduction and high precision, Renault Latitude can be ordered with an audio system developed in collaboration with Arkamys �. 3D Sound by Arkamys � system includes:

Eight speakers (four speakers and four tweeters medial)

Arkamys � digital sound processing accurate surround sound with three-dimensional reproduction of sound,

Double antenna for optimal reception of audio

Bluetooth � connectivity offers drivers access to phone functions through the direction of the car wheelmounted controls

Plug & Music allows music stored on a USB key, Walkman, iPod � or smartphone to be played by his own car audio system. The menus and playlists are displayed on the dashboard.

BOSE �: as sound engineering

In order to ensure enjoyment of high quality, performance and listening to all residents Latitude Renault, Renault has teamed up with Bose �.

Engineers have started them from scratch, taking into account not only the materials found in the cabin Latitude, but also over a thousand acoustic measurement.

Number, type and position of the Bose � used in the system have been carefully selected, while digital signal processors and equalizers were tuned to respond to the sound profile of the car.

Team of engineers from Bose � and Renault, then worked closely together to develop a system that delivers exceptional sound quality.

The Bose � Sound System designed for Latitude Renault has 10 speakers and a digital amplifier that features a Bose audio processor and six individual channel EQ.

The dashboard allows passengers GirlSpace speakers benefit from a clear, its center located correctly, you are sitting on the left or right side of the car.

The tablet contains a rear speaker 23cm in diameter for rich bass and realistic.

Bose � system available for Latitude Renault for maximum pleasure and realistic with the unique experience of listening to crystal clear highs and rich bass, no matter where passengers sit.

For the benefit of low volume, the driver and passenger of a file. Warm and balanced, allowing them to enjoy every nuance of the original recording higher volumes allow the system to its full potential without distortion.


Latitude Renault is also equipped with a parking proximity sensor with an audible reversing camera. To facilitate the safety of hindsight, the camera offers a view of the area behind the vehicle onto the navigation system screen. In-dash screen, meanwhile, a color image shows the way forward for parking, while a second image shows the path of the vehicle is in the process of decision according to the steering wheel position.

The equipment list continues with practical features such as hands-free entry and ignition and the doors lock automatically when the card holder outside the vehicle.

Cruise control / speed limiter interface is simple and fun to use:

State cruise control: A green cursor indicates the selected speed of the speedometer,

Cruise control mode: in this case, the cursor is orange, but turns red if the driver exceeds the speed selected.

The electronic parking brake facilitates hill starts and is an extremely useful feature for everyday driving. It can be activated manually using the controls on the center console and is automatically applied when the engine is off. It is released by simply pressing the accelerator while the engine is running.

A carefully designed mix of comfort and performance, and a range of modern engines

Renault Latitude frame contains a powerful multi-link rear suspension to improve ride comfort and driving pleasure. This solution combined with a rigorous and precise control and powerful vibration noise filtering. Energy sources available, including the V6 dCi 240 range include the best engine performance.

A carefully designed mix of comfort and dynamic performance

Renault Latitude uses the same front suspension as the Renault Laguna and is widely praised for its accuracy. It uses a MacPherson strut layout of a rectangular lower arm and anti-roll bars 21.5mmdiametre.

Based on the development of Nissan, the rear suspension uses a multi-link arrangement that was chosen for its remarkable effectiveness and increase comfort through its ability to absorb the irregularities of the road surface and isolate the cabin from vibration .

The combination of springs and calibrated 16mm/100DaN 19mm/100DaN front and rear, respectively, and the job of damping of vertical suspension for excellent performance and optimized roll does not reduce the comfort of the body.

Renault Latitude brakes provide great stopping power development. Thank you to its 296mm or 320mm-ladylike ventilated front discs (depending on engine) and 300mm diameter rear discs, the drive will be held only 39.5 meters after discontinuing repeated 100kph.


Five sizes of tires available depending on engine and trim level: 195/60 R16, 215/55 R16, 225/50 R17, 225/45 R18 and 235/45 R18.

For more driving pleasure along twisty roads, Renault Latitude is accurate, low power steering comes with a rigid spine. With a ratio of 16:1 (or a round of 16 degrees of steering wheel turns the wheel of a degree), the maneuvers are facilitated and the car's handling is more agile. The more rigid feel and reduced clearance, allow motorists to enjoy a more direct feel and more precise information of the road, reducing response time between when an instruction is given through the steering wheel when the car running . Versions powered by the V6 dCi 240 engines are equipped with variable speed steering. Other versions have an active drive the electric pump that allows the amount of energy assistance to be refined depending on the speed of the electric pump, which is dictated by driving conditions.

This rate depends on the speed and the required level of energy assistance (speed, steering angle), a solution which benefits fuel consumption by optimizing the electric pump.

A wide range of advanced engines

Engine compatible with E85 fuel-16V 2.0 (m4r) offers a maximum power of 103 kW (140 hp) at 6000 rpm. Mated to a six-speed manual is particularly sensitive at low rpm, with 195Nm of torque available at 3750 rpm. Allows the start date of 1000 meters to be covered in just over 30 seconds.

Diesel

The quiet and efficient 2.0 dCi (M9R) is available in a choice of two power levels: 110 kW and 127 kW (150 hp and 175 hp). Mated to a manual gearbox (PK4), deliver a maximum torque of 340 Nm and 380 nm, respectively, 2,000 rpm, while the release of fuel-efficient 150 hp emits less than 140g of CO2 per kilometer (combined with manual transmission). Driving through the automatic transmission (AJ0), the receptive dCi 175 returns a combined fuel consumption of just 6.5 l/100 km and a maximum torque of 360 Nm at 2,000 rpm.


The Latitude line also includes the latest version of Renault Renault-developed six-cylinder engine, ie, the 3.0 V6 dCi (V9X) that develops 177kw (240 hp) at 3,750 rpm. Maximum torque (450 Nm) is available from 1500 rpm to combine energy efficiency (1,000 meters standing start in 28.2 seconds) that a combined consumption figure (7.2 litres/100 km equal to 188 G CO2 per kilometer).

Rigorously designed for demanding drivers

To ensure reliability and durability that matches the demanding conditions found in most markets, Latitude Renault was tested in an intensive program of endurance. Development work also focuses on performance and superior security model comes with a complete list of facilities, including standard ABS and brake assist, and the ESC, adaptive airbags, seat belts three-point ( with pretensioners and load limiters), cruising speed limiter.

Reliability and proven durability IN TEST carried out in extreme conditions

During its development, Renault Latitude, an extensive program of tests of resistance under severe conditions (heat, extreme cold, rough roads, dust, etc.). More than 30 test vehicles were assumed accumulated almost 1.1 million kilometers in total. Short was particularly challenging to ensure that Renault Latitude will be able to take a sort of demanding road conditions can be found in most of the market in his step.

Like all high-end vehicles from Renault, Renault Latitude comes with a warranty of three years or 150,000 km and a 12-year warranty against corrosion.

The level of security designed to meet the expectations of our clients' situations and the right word

Like all the vehicles that make up the Renault range, the Latitude benefits significantly from the work of money laundering [1], and the engineering expertise of private label was used to develop the most effective response to situations real world are in different markets where Renault will be sold Latitude:


ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution,

Emergency brake assist and automatic activation of hazard warning lights,

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and CSV

Cruise control and speed limiter

Tire Pressure Monitoring System,

Bi-Xenon adaptive cornering headlights,

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags, two dual-chamber airbags groin lateral thorax (two sensors combined with side effects) and two curtain airbags

Seat belts with pretensioners Three-point and load limiters for all occupants,

Driver / front passenger seat belt reminder, and "belt loop" light for all three rear seats

Three Isofix anchor points for the outer rear seats.

A strong commitment to the environment

Thank you to carefully honed aerodynamics, low weight for its size (average for the model: 1.550 kg) and the availability of two versions that qualify for the Renault eco � signature, Latitude provides further evidence of continued efforts to improve Renault the environment.

150 140 2.0 16V E85 and manual versions of the Renault dCi Latitude benefit from the Renault eco � signature, which means they meet the following criteria:

CO2 emissions must be less than 140 g, or the engine to run on biofuel

Renault eco � vehicles are manufactured according to ISO 14001 Cerified factory (in this case, Busan, Korea),

Renault eco � vehicles must be 95 percent by the end of life recoverable, while at least five percent of the plastics they contain must come from recycling.

Renault Latitude is 95 percent at the end of life the body (weight), and more than five percent of plastic that contains (average model: 11 kg) are derived from recycling.

Latitudes HIGH AND LOW


Renault Latitude stand out as an eloquent symbol of the internationalization of Renault. Developed jointly by France and Korea, and assemblies developed by Renault and Nissan provides owners with the best of Renault and the Alliance of expertise.

Renault Latitude is manufactured in Renault Samsung Motors' Busan plant in Korea. This environmentally friendly, ISO 14001 certified factory has extensive experience in producing quality products, high-end cars (SM5, SM7, QM5, Renault Koleos.) Meanwhile, all diesel engines and boxes speed manual contained in the interval is at Renault Cleon plant in France.

Designed for a global market, mainly outside Europe, Renault Renault closes Latitude international line-up is top sedans.

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