| Renault 21 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Eagle Medallion (U.S. & Canada) Renault Étoile (Colombia) Renault Medallion |
| Production | 1986–1994 1986–1995 (for Nevada/Savanna) |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car (D-segment) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 5-door stationwagon/estate 5-door liftback |
| Layout | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-or-4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) saloon 2,750 mm (108.3 in) wagon |
| Length | 4,462 mm (175.7 in) saloon 4,644 mm (182.8 in) wagon |
| Width | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) saloon 1,421 mm (55.9 in) wagon |
| Curb weight | 1,190 kg (2,624 lb)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault 18 |
| Successor | Renault Laguna |
The Renault 21 is a large family car produced by French automaker Renault between 1986 and 1994. It was also sold in North America initially through American Motors dealers as the Renault Medallion and later through Jeep-Eagle dealers as the Eagle Medallion. A total of 2,096,000 units were produced.[citation needed]
The Renault 21 saloon was launched in the beginning of 1986, as the successor to the successful Renault 18, and this was followed a few months later by the seven seater station wagon, the R21 Nevada, marketed as the Savanna in the United Kingdom. In 1987, What Car? awarded the Renault 21 GTS Best Family Saloon. The Renault 21 Savanna was awarded Car of the Year, as well as Best Family Estate.
- ^ "Renault 21 Turbo 175 PS (1987-›1992) technical specifications and performance figures". zeperfs.com. Retrieved 13 May 2022.