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Renault Achieves 5 Lakh Unit Sales In India

Renault has created a milestone in India by doing sales of 5 lakh and becomes one of the fastest automobile brands to set this milestone. Renault says that India is the main market for them and also says that they have a long-term strategy for India in mind.

Renault has made a strong manufacturing facility, a world-class technology in India and is the only foreign brand to have two design centres in India. Renault says that they were able to achieve this milestone just because of the customer and product strategy.

“India is a strategic market for the success of Renault’s medium-term plan. Being local in India is very important and that\'s why we have a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, a world-class technology centre and we are the only global brand to have two design centres in India. Going forward, we will continue with our product offensive strategy in the country and will work towards substantially growing the Renault brand” said Sumit Sawhney, country CEO and MD, Renault India Operations commenting on the milestone.

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Sawhney added, “Our key focus areas for the company include widening the portfolio across various segments with a strong India strategy, innovations and excellence aimed at enhancing the overall ownership experience and increasing our network reach to ensure ease of access in providing our best-in-class after-sales service experience to customers”.

To celebrate this milestone, Renault is offering many offers. For a limited period, on Kwid the Renault is offering special finance of 3.99 per cent interest rate. The brand says that Kwid which is 98% localised is the most popular ‘Make in India’ car till now. In setting this milestone, Renault Kwid played a very important role because 2.75 lakh units of Kwid were sold. The new 2018 Kwid has been launched in two transmission options-manual and automatic with more equipment.

In India, the network of more than 350 facilities of Renault is there. The present product portfolio of Renault includes Duster SUV, Lodgy MPV, Kwid hatchback and Captur SUV.