Renault : Fuego
Model Introduction
The Renault Fuego, introduced in 1980, was a stylish coupé developed from the Renault 18 platform, aimed at combining French flair with everyday usability. Styled by Michel Jardin under Robert Opron, it stood out with its aerodynamic shape, wraparound rear window, and distinctive front-end treatment. Available with a wide range of engines, including turbocharged petrol and economical diesel options, the Fuego offered features such as remote central locking — a world first in a production car. While never a huge sales success in Europe, it found popularity in markets like South America and remains a distinctive product of Renault’s early-1980s design language.
Magazine Articles
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Oracle
Weird name and unusual looks for Renault's new R18-based Fuego coupe, which will be unveiled at Geneva in March and replaces the 15/17 range
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French without fears
There's more to the new Fuego than meets the eye
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Giant Test
Lancia Beta Coupe 2000 v Renault Fuego v VW Scirocco GTI
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Giant Test
Opel Manta SR v Renault Fuego GTX v VW Scirocco GTi
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Long Term Test : Flash Fire
A rapid 12,000 miles in our 1.6 litre GTS version of Renault's Fuego Coupe underlines the car's performance and economy; questions 'open plan' layout
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Newcomers : Turbo Fuego fast, but...
Renault's newly turbocharged Fuego has style comfort, lots of power, but needs more engine zest
