Renault : 18
Model Introduction
The Renault 18, launched in 1978, was developed rapidly to replace both the Renault 12 and the larger Renault 16 in many markets. Styled under Gaston Juchet, it offered a conservative three-box design but with modern front-wheel-drive packaging and a comfortable, well-appointed interior. Available in saloon and estate forms, it was sold worldwide and built under licence in several countries, including Argentina and Australia. Turbocharged petrol and diesel variants broadened its appeal, and the model gained a reputation for long-distance comfort and durability before production ended in the mid-1980s.
Magazine Articles
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Giant Test
Renault 18GTS v Peugeot 305SR v Honda Accord
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Giant Test
VW Jetta GL v Peugeot 305GR v Renault 18 GTL
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Newcomers : Renault 18
Renault put the wind up their 18
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Newcomers : Renault 18 Turbo
Taking a leaf from the Saab book, Renault blow the R18 - and get results
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Newcomers : Renault 18 Turbo
Turbo power, tauter suspension and more equipment have built a winner
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Giant Test
Renault 18 Turbo v Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 v Audi 80 GLE
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Long term test : Estately progress
With an eye to low running costs and high reliability but more comfort, grip and driving pleasure than a Cortina or Morris Ital might offer, we settled on a Renault 18TS Estate as our office runabout. Some of the experience was good, some bad
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Newcomers : Renault's 18 matured
The advent of the 2.0 litre R18s is a major leap forward for this saloon. It's now fast and well equipped
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Giant Test
Renault 18 Turbo v Alfa Romeo Alfetta v Audi 80CD
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Giant Test
VW Jetta GL v Triumph Acclaim HLS v Renault 18GTL
