Segment: Medium
Production years: 1987, 1988, 1989
In the mid-late 80s, Renault had to replace its aging model, the 18, which was still based on original 1960s technologies. With help from the Italdesign Giugiaro design studio, Renault made the Renault 21 in 1986 and, a few months later, in 1987, the station wagon version was launched. There were a lot of station wagons in those times. So, in order to differentiate itself from competitors, the Renault 21 Nevada came up with a seven-seat solution, but those two extra seats were eating into the trunk space and were suitable only for children up to 10 years old.
The 80s were the years when longitudinal and transverse engine fans were fighting, and engineers of both sides were struggling to impose their point of view. This is why some versions of the Renault 21 were available with transverse units and the higher displacement engines were longitudinal. The smaller engines had a 1.7-liter displacement, but they went up to 2.2-liter turbodiesel engines.
The power ranged between 75 and 136 hp. It was also available with a permanent all-wheel-drive system, but not too many were ordered with this type of unusual, then, traction. The transmission was a 5-speed manual as standard. The 4-speed automatic transmission was available as an option on certain engine variants. Air conditioning was offered on some trim levels.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT (76 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 55.9 KW @ 5000 RPM 76 HP @ 5000 RPM 75 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 129 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.8 in (4643 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.8 cuFT (674 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2238 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1721 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 102 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 138 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.8 in (4643 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.8 cuFT (674 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3627 lbs (1645 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (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: | 121 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 164 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 120 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.8 in (4643 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.8 cuFT (674 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3671 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 5MT (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 49.3 KW @ 4500 RPM 67 HP @ 4500 RPM 66 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 127 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.8 in (4643 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.8 cuFT (674 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo 5MT (89 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2068 cm3 |
Power: | 65.5 KW @ 4250 RPM 89 HP @ 4250 RPM 88 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 181 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.8 in (4643 mm) |
Width: | 67.2 in (1707 mm) |
Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/57.1 in (1,430/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.6 in (2809 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.8 cuFT (674 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |