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World debut for the Renault Latitude at the Moscow International Motor Show

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Khatir Soltani
As reported by Renault

Renault is one of the key players in the Russian automobile industry. Since 2005, in partnership with the Government of Moscow (Avtoframos), it has successfully developed its production facilities in the country and in 2008, Renault became the strategic partner of AvtoVAZ.  The alliance between Renault-Nissan and AvtoVAZ plans to capture 40% of the Russian market by 2015.

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Renault has ranked as the number-four brand in Russia since April and its market share has risen to 5.3%, with 50,801 cars sold in the first seven months of this year. Logan has maintained its position as Russia's top-selling imported car.

The Renault Latitude : The world of Business Class
Renault is giving a world premiere of its new business class saloon in Moscow. This elegant car combines balanced proportions, with classic design, and spaciousness. This car will appeal to customers who appreciate superior quality materials and comfort in all its forms. Latitude embodies the best technical advances in terms of reliability and efficiency and is destined to become the flagship model of Renault's range of cars.

It goes on sale in Russia in the autumn and will then be released in a further 50 countries around the world.

The Latitude at latitudes

Latitude is the embodiment of the international Renault Company. Developed in France and South Korea and incorporating elements of the platform from Renault and Nissan, this automobile incorporates all the best achievements in terms of technology, the fields of aerodynamics, safety, comfort and quality.

Latitude is manufactured in South Korea in the Busan Renault-Samsung-Motors plant.

Latitude will make its first public appearance at the Moscow Motor Show, and will go on sale at the end of September in Morocco and Algeria, then in Russia and Ukraine and in Africa.

The European version will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show and will feature a specific engine line-up, fascia and exterior detail.

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Khatir Soltani
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