2005 ANNUAL REPORT - Renault

A dynamic lineup
Logan
Logan's record of success remains unbroken. Launched
under the Dacia brand in Romania, Central Europe
and Turkey in 2004, Logan made its market debut
in Western Europe in mid-2005. By the end of 2005,
the Dacia Logan was available in 39 countries.
More than 135,000 were sold in 2005, reflecting not
only remarkable popularity in Romania – where it took
a huge 41% of the passenger car market – but also
healthy results in nearly all the countries where it has
been put on sale. In France, Logan got a warm welcome
from the media and customers saluting unrivaled value
for money in terms of equipment and cabin space.
Nearly 10,000 new Logans were registered in France
during the year.
In 2005, Logan also came out under the Renault brand
in Russia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, where
sales totaled almost 10,000 units in 2005. Production
started up in Morocco, Russia and Colombia,
where its success augurs well for performances
in 2006.
Mégane
With worldwide sales totaling more than 803,000
in 2005, Mégane was again the best-selling model
in Europe, where nearly 644,000 passenger cars
registered represented a 12.4% share of the C segment.
Taking all categories together, Mégane topped the list
in France, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal.
Outside Europe, sales rose 10% to almost 146,000.
The Mégane Scénic, Mégane sedan and Mégane
coupé-cabriolet made healthy contributions to overall
results in Western Europe, with each ranking first in its
category, while Scénic with its five- and seven-seat
versions remained the uncontested leader on the Western
European market for compact minivans with sales
totaling 305,000 for a 20.9% share in 2005. Finally,
the Mégane range is also a top performer for fuel economy
and, by the same token, reduction of CO2 emissions.
Laguna
Worldwide sales of Laguna totaled more than 114,000,
with Europe accounting for over 106,000 registrations.
While the launch of New Laguna in March 2005 failed
to halt a decline in sales, it was well received in the press,
winning praise for quality and a rich array of technology
at its best, in particular the new GPS Carminat
Navigation & Communication System. Perceived quality
and proven reliability make for a highly positive image,
and New Laguna is now a standard-setter for safety
and effective use of new technology to enhance traveling
comfort and driving pleasure. In this, it also benefits
from the power and efficiency of the new 2.0 dCi engine.
Mégane II is on offer in 75 countries outside
Western Europe.
Logan sells under the Renault brand in Iran,
Russia and Colombia.
Logan’s popularity led to a 40% increase in
Dacia sales in 2005.
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