Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
It was the last stint for Renault's flagship model, the 25, a car that appeared on the market in 1982, and after six years, it started to show its age.
Unlike other automakers who thought that an executive vehicle should be a three-box sedan vehicle, Renault considered that a two-and-a-half shape would do just fine or even better. It was wrong, but the French company didn't want to change that.
For the refreshed version, Renault managed to apply a consistent change to the car's look. Thus, the headlights were no longer just simple, rectangular headlamps. They sported an angled-down inner side that merged towards the one-slat thin grille. Moreover, the car's profile looked more refined thanks to the body-colored flush door handles and matching door mirrors. In addition, depending on the trim level, a chromed line adorned the rubber strips mounted on the door panels, the fenders, and the bumpers.
The interior looked very different from other automakers. In front of the driver, Renault placed an instrument cluster that looked like a command and control panel with various buttons on its left and an upper visor that protected them from sunlight. In addition, on the center stack, the automaker placed a slanted panel for the audio controls. The comfortable bucket seats at the front were made for long travels, while the rear bench was good enough for two passengers. Also, the bench sported a split-folding mechanism that extended the trunk's size when needed.
Under the hood, Renault ditched all the carbureted engines and installed only fuel-injected ones. In addition, apart from the mundane 2.0-liter powerplants, it added the smooth and revised PRV engine or a punchy 2.5-liter turbocharged unit. For those concerned about fuel efficiency, Renault offered a choice of two sluggish diesel units.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 5500 RPM 120 HP @ 5500 RPM 118 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 168 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3605 lbs (1635 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 5500 RPM 103 HP @ 5500 RPM 102 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 158 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/80TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2528.7 lbs (1147 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT FWD (123 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2165 cm3 |
Power: | 90.5 KW @ 5250 RPM 123 HP @ 5250 RPM 121 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 181 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2612 lbs (1185 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 Turbo 5MT FWD (182 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2458 cm3 |
Power: | 134 KW @ 5500 RPM 182 HP @ 5500 RPM 180 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 280 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3891 lbs (1765 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 Turbo 5MT FWD (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2458 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 5500 RPM 205 HP @ 5500 RPM 202 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 290 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 144.8 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 252.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 4AT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2664 cm3 |
Power: | 106 KW @ 5500 RPM 144 HP @ 5500 RPM 142 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 215 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 257 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L V6 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 5400 RPM 150 HP @ 5400 RPM 148 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 225 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.2 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2874.8 lbs (1304 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 247.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1d 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 47.1 KW @ 4500 RPM 64 HP @ 4500 RPM 63 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 127 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/80TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1Td 5MT FWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 4250 RPM 85 HP @ 4250 RPM 84 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 181 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/57.9 in (1,501/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.6 cuFT (442 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2749.2 lbs (1247 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185.5 g/km |