Renault Unveils 2013 Fluence Facelift with New Look and Engines
The updated Renault Fluence features revised styling, new engine options and improved efficiency, debuting at the Istanbul Motor Show ahead of production in Turkey.
Renault has revealed the facelifted 2013 Fluence, giving its global saloon a sharper design, updated engine range and improved efficiency. The revised model will debut at the Istanbul Motor Show before entering production at the Oyak Renault plant in Turkey.
Revised styling aligns with Renault's new design language
The 2013 Fluence adopts Renault’s latest front-end styling, echoing the look of the new Clio and other recent models. The facelift brings a prominent black grille with a soft-V shape, integrating the larger Renault badge. LED daytime running lights are now fitted in the lower bumper beneath redesigned fog lights, while the overall profile remains familiar, including the so-called "dynamic roof" line.
These changes are intended to keep the Fluence visually consistent with Renault’s expanding international range, targeting key markets such as Turkey and Russia where the model is a volume seller.
Engine range: petrol and diesel updates
Under the bonnet, the facelifted Fluence introduces a 1.6-litre 16-valve petrol engine paired with an X-Tronic CVT automatic gearbox. Renault claims this combination delivers 115hp, with fuel consumption of 6.4 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions reduced by 15 percent to 149g/km compared to the outgoing model. This should appeal to buyers seeking lower running costs and improved emissions performance.
Diesel options include the dCi 110 EDC, as well as the 1.6 dCi 130, which promises 4.6 litres per 100km and 119g/km of CO2. These engines broaden the Fluence’s appeal in markets where diesel remains popular for saloon buyers. The EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission brings automatic convenience to the diesel lineup, a feature increasingly expected in this segment.
Production and market focus
Renault will build the updated Fluence at the Oyak Renault plant in Bursa, Turkey. The company has positioned the model to meet the demands of buyers in emerging markets, with Turkey and Russia highlighted as priorities. The Istanbul Motor Show debut underlines the importance of the Turkish market for the Fluence, which competes in the compact saloon segment against rivals such as the Hyundai Elantra and Fiat Linea.
The facelifted Fluence follows similar updates to other Renault models, such as the Scénic and Grand Scénic, which have also received new engines and styling enhancements in recent years. For more on Renault’s recent facelifts, see Renault unveils facelifted 2012 Scénic and Grand Scénic with new engines.
Summary of engine options for 2013 Fluence
| Engine | Power | Transmission | Fuel consumption (l/100km) | CO2 (g/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 16v petrol | 115hp | X-Tronic CVT | 6.4 | 149 |
| dCi 110 EDC diesel | 110hp | EDC automatic | N/A | N/A |
| 1.6 dCi 130 diesel | 130hp | Manual | 4.6 | 119 |
