A clear expression of Renault's ambitions in the luxury car bracket, and a sign of its intentions to return to the fundamental tenets of the French coach-building tradition - luxury and refinement, power with distinction. Initiale is first and foremost an elegant and original car underpinned by advanced technological development and innovative design.

Features:

• Striking design defined by bold, long lines, expansive surfaces and simple yet generous volumes.
• Daring V-shaped rear window.
• Fruit of a design collaboration with the legendary Louis Vuitton luxury goods brand.
• Natural illumination of passenger cabin through vast panoramic glass roof.
• Four "variometric" seats, the front ones pivoting 20° outwards to ease passenger access.
• Natural tones and traditional harmonies.
• Multi-function screen displaying data on the hi-fi system, heating and climate control system, navigation system and telephone.
• "Intelligent" cruise control system, automatic parking sensors, electronically-controlled braking and suspension system, all-wheel drive transmission and variable-assist power steering.
• 3 .5-litre V10 engine derived from the Renault RS 6 Formula 1 racing unit. In road trim, develops 392bhp at 8,000rpm with maximum torque of 360Nm at 6,200rpm.
• 6-speed gearbox with flick-shift.
• Automatic hydraulic clutch.

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