Renault's Pulse

Renault has unveiled the Pulse, an entry-level car to form part of its line-up in India. It is the third Renault vehicle to be launched in India after the Fluence sedan and Koleos SUV.

The car is based on the platform of the Nissan Micra and makes full use of Renault's alliance with Nissan. That said, the Pulse was given design modifications at Renault’s design centre in Mumbai while it is produced at the Renault-Nissan manufacturing plant in Chennai.

Powering the front wheels is a 1,5-litre dCi diesel engine. Although no performance figures have been claimed, expect a relatively low fuel consumption figure.

The Pulse will be shown to the general public at the New Delhi Motor Show in January 2012, where Indians will be able to place their first orders.

A spokesperson for Renault South Africa confirmed that there are no current plans to offer the Pulse in South Africa.