http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/29/p...ible-blows-in/


Renault debuted its all new Wind coupe-convertible at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and now that summer is here, it's time for it to hit the streets. At just over 12.5 feet long, the Wind's closest competitor is likely to be the upcoming Mini Roadster and Coupe. Like so many other European automakers, Renault has gone with a hardtop, but not the type of complex, folding multi-piece unit found on so many others. Similar to the late Ferrari 575 SuperAmerica, the roof panel simply rotates back 180 degrees and stows flat under the rear deck.

The relatively simple top design allows the Wind to retain 9.5 cubic feet of trunk space, even with the top down. The only real downside is the huge sail panels that mean over-the-shoulder visibility looks to be all but non-existent.

The front wheels are spun by a choice of inline-four cylinder engines. The TCe 100 is a 1.15-liter turbocharged unit that delivers 100 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque while the 1.6-liter normally aspirated mill cranks out 133 hp and 118 lb-ft. The two powerplants (if that isn't too strong a word in this case) deliver 37.3 and 33.6 miles per gallon (U.S.) respectively. With a mass under 2,500 pounds this could be a fun little machine regardless of the output.

 

Looks like an amusement park ride.

 

The lack of functionality will surely make it niche.

 

No need to comment as the driver facial expression said it all..............:P

 

Even uglier than the old Del Sol.

 

i think the last word of the thread title should be taken off.

 

is it a bumper car?

or one of those kiddie cars that loosely represent a real car they can drive around with their feet?

 

LOL, paint it pink, and its going to replace Miata as the happy car

<runs and hides>

 

2011 Renault Wind blows

 

I think it looks great. I guess your responses is why they dont sell this vehicle in the US. Dont get to comfy in your big *** cars boys and girls because in the next 10-15 years we will be seeing a change in what Americans call a car........and its going to look a little more like what the Europeans are driving

 

^ as long as most of the country remains super spread out like it is, I don't see the big-American-car going anywhere. Do you want to drive a gum drop on a big interstate highway where people slow down to 90mph?