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Renault 9 L42 1.7 (L42F) (73 Hp)
Overall Rating
Renault 9:
The Renault 9 and Renault 11 are small family cars produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 1981 to 1989 in saloon and hatchback configurations — both were styled by the French automobile designer, Robert Opron.
Variants were manufactured by American Motors Corporation , as the Renault Alliance and Renault Encore for the North American market. The car was produced in Turkey until 2000.
The models use a transverse front-wheel drive engine configuration, and feature four wheel independent suspension. They were chosen as the European Car of the Year in 1982, as well as the Car of the Year by Motor Trend and one of the 10Best by Car and Driver in 1983....(Read more on Wikipedia)
L42 Overview:
Renault 9 (L42). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Renault 9 (L42) was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997. As a vehicle from the 1980s, it lacks modern safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1.7 (L42F) (73 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A balanced engine offering adequate power for daily commuting and light highway use, though not particularly spirited.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its time, making it a practical choice for budget-conscious drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good fuel economy on most naturally aspirated variants
- • Comfortable ride for its class and era
- • Practical and spacious interior for a compact sedan
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
Cons:
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Basic interior quality and design
- • Performance can be sluggish with smaller engines or automatic transmission
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(L42: 1985 - 1988).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | 9 |
| Generation: | L42 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 (L42F) (73 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 73 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | F3N 718 More details about the engine F3N 718 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
If you could change one thing about the Renault 9, what would it be?