Renault Latitude packs a raft of unprecedented journey-enhancing equipment. The spacious cabin and outstanding soundproofing contribute to an unmistakable sense of wellbeing, while Renault Latitude’s smooth, powerful engines make longer drives a particularly relaxing experience.

In addition to its nicely balanced proportions and generous exterior dimensions, Renault Latitude’s front end clearly expresses power, while the rear-end styling is robust and dynamic. Renault Latitude boasts elegant yet assertive lines and makes wide use of proven, reliable and efficient assemblies and systems.

Renault Latitude's generous exterior dimensions (length: 4.897m / width: 1.832m / height: 1.483m) clearly position the newcomer in the large saloon segment. Its elegant, racy looks are embellished by a number of chrome details, including the sweeping arc that frames the glazed areas.

Easy to use
Dacia Duster is easy to drive and not only aimed at all-terrain aficionados. The combination of its low unladen weight (1.180kg in 4X2 - 1,280kg in 4X4) and compact proportions ensure particularly agile handling. In the 4X4 version, thanks to the unique and intuitive control (sourced from Nissan) located in the cabin at the foot of the central column, Dacia Duster drivers can easily adapt the vehicle's transmission configuration to meet their needs of the moment.

A reassuringly peaceful ride
As the driver opens the door, the back-lit instruments gradually light up to welcome him or her onboard. The spacious cabin is extensively equipped and the luxurious dashboard (which has a specific design in the case of versions sold in Europe) sets the tone through the refined materials it
employs and through its harmonious lines. All the driver aid and travelling comfort controls fall readily to hand and are clustered either around the steering wheel or on the broad centre console.

A great deal of careful thought went into the quiet and comfortable cabin to provide the driver and passengers with a reassuringly peaceful ride. Indeed, the driver benefits from several original, fully integrated, comfort-enhancing appointments. These include a four-mode massage driver's seat (continuous, intermittent, soft and firm) which is based on a system of five pneumatic rollers underneath the upholstery. The precise, soothing action of these supple rollers up and down the driver's back helps ease the strain of longer journeys or when caught up in congested traffic.

This feature combines with a unique air purification system which enables all occupants to benefit from the relaxing effect of Renault Latitude's triple-zone automatic climate control system. Based on the same system that equips Renault Laguna, it functions in conjunction with a bespoke air purification system. In addition to its air/pollen activated carbon filter and toxicity sensor, Renault Latitude is equipped with a dual-mode air ioniser which emits negative ions. The purifying effect of this feature significantly reduces the quantity of bacteria and allergens found naturally in confined cabin air. The driver and passengers can also independently select one of the two scents exhaled by the diffuser incorporated in the dashboard.

These equipments are completed by: a hands free electronic key card that controls the central locking, ignition, and automatically locks the car when located over a certain distance away, a wide range of audio systems including "3D Sound by Arkamys®", as well as the first class "Bose® Premium" system with digital audio connector.

Engineering expertise all the way
The precision performance of Renault Latitude's chassis and the quiet, comfortable ride it delivers promise to give the model a decisive edge over its rivals. Renault Latitude employs the same, highlyacclaimed front suspension layout as Renault Laguna, while the multi-link rear arrangement is derived from the Nissan-developed system. The outstanding filtering capacity of this technology efficiently isolates the cabin from vibrations induced by uneven roads. Renault Latitude benefits extensively from the combined engineering expertise of Renault and Renault Samsung Motors, as well as from the latest Renault-Nissan Alliance developments. European versions of Renault Latitude will be available with a choice of five engines, all mated to sixspeed transmissions.
Safety in the genes

Renault Latitude delivers a similarly high standard of active safety performance, including large, durable brakes, plus ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution as standard equipment. On the passive safety front, the cabin has been engineered to serve as a protective survival cell, if necessary, for all occupants. The package continues with up to six adaptive airbags and occupant retention systems incorporating pretensioners and load limiters. Renault Latitude also benefits from twin sideimpact sensors and dual-chamber thorax/groin lateral airbags which inflate to different pressures as a function of the part of the body it is their mission to protect.

Designed for a global market, essentially outside of Europe, Renault Latitude joins Renault's international line-up of saloons at the very top, alongside Renault Thalia/Symbol and Renault Fluence. It is being given its first public European airing at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and is scheduled to go on sale at the beginning of 2011 in most west European markets.