Useful Technology on Show at L'Atelier Renault
PARIS, FRANCE – April 27, 2009: “Have a pleasant journey!” Between now and June 7, Renault is inviting the public to experience the latest technological innovations shipping with its new vehicles. Visitors will be able to:
From remote-controlled central locking developed in the 1980s through to keyless entry, Renault has always been at the leading edge of useful technology available to the greatest number. With the launch of New Renault Clio, Renault Grand Scénic and Laguna Coupé, Renault is continuing to deliver “useful” innovation with “high-end” onboard technologies, such as the sound or onboard navigation system on New Clio and New Scenic, and a chassis setting new standards of dynamic performance on New Laguna.
High-quality sound
To achieve optimal acoustic quality,
Renault has formed a partnership with Arkamys, a company with expertise in
digital sound processing. The Arkamys process uses customized digital sound
processing software housed directly in the car radio to create a sound of
clearly superior quality on the audio system. For its executive offering,
Renault has chosen the expertise of Bose. The Bose Sound System is made up
of ten loudspeakers equipped with neodymium magnets, a Bose digital
amplifier with digital signal processing and six channels of customized
equalization. It delivers impressive musical clarity and power.
An onboard navigation system at under €500 – the cheapest
on the market
Sales of onboard navigation systems have boomed over
the past five years. A navigation system is considered as a
“must”, an accessory greatly appreciated by consumers. Renault
aims to pioneer the wide availability of fully integrated navigation
systems with its partner TomTom. To this end, New Clio and New Grand Scénic
are available with Carminat Tom Tom, an integrated navigation system fitted
as standard for under €500.
4Control, the four-wheel steer chassis
This technology, which
was developed jointly by Renault and Renault Sport Technologies, sets new
standards in handling, performance and sharp steering for the ultimate in
driving pleasure.
Technologies and materials of the future
Renault has eleven
vehicles claiming the maximum 5 stars in EuroNCAP crash tests. This
uniqueexpertise places it one-step ahead of most of its competitors. Using
virtual animation videos, the exhibition focuses on two areas of study on
the subject of how vehicles of the future could interact with drivers to
improve driving comfort and safety: a system that anticipates dangers on
the road, and a warning system that suggests corrective action. Renault
also sets the standard in environmental protection. Sixty percent of
vehicles in the range carry the Renault éco2 label. Already more than 95%
recyclable, the vehicles in the Renault range will soon be designed with
materials primarily from the plant world. The exhibition includes a few
examples of the materials of the future, developed to improve everyday life
through their properties and to show greater respect for the
environment.