Renault Wind
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 25, 1899 in France |
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt , France |
| Products | Automobiles |
The Renault Wind is a compact two-seat roadster manufactured by the French automaker Renault between 2010 and 2013. Originally introduced as a 2+1 concept vehicle at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, the finalized production version debuted with a two-seat configuration at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
Presentation
Designed to compete in the small roadster category, the Wind shares its underlying platform with the Renault Clio II. Its retractable hardtop roof technology was licensed from Ferrari’s Superamerica model. Renault ceased sales of the Wind in the UK market in February 2012, along with several other models, but it remained on offer throughout mainland Europe until June 2013. The car’s styling focused on delivering a sporty character combined with practicality for urban environments within Renault’s lineup.
Engine
The Wind is equipped with an inline-four petrol engine, available in two variants: a turbocharged 1.2 litre TCE engine generating , and a naturally aspirated 1.6 litre unit producing , which it shares with the Twingo Renault Sport.
Design
The vehicle’s aesthetic takes inspiration from Renault’s sportier models such as the Clio and Mégane, yet its production form closely resembles the Twingo, particularly noticeable in dimensions, stance, windshield wiper design, and semi-circular door handles identical to those on the Twingo.
Its single-piece metal roof rotates backward by 180°, a mechanism similar to that of the 2005 Ferrari Superamerica, setting it apart from typical multi-section retractable hardtops. According to Renault, this roof can be stowed in twelve seconds, offering competitive operation speed compared to other convertible models.
Trim lines
The Wind was marketed in three main trim levels: Dynamique, Dynamique S, and a limited edition called "Collection." The base Dynamique trim came standard with 16" alloy wheels and air conditioning. The Dynamique S upgraded these features by adding 17" alloy wheels and climate control. The "Collection" trim included luxury touches such as a gloss black retractable roof and red and chrome details on the dashboard. In the UK market, an additional GT Line trim was introduced alongside these existing options.
Wind Concept
Presented at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, the Wind concept featured a 2+1 seating layout powered by an inline-four engine delivering 136 bhp (101 kW) and 141 lb·ft (191 N·m) of torque.