[1] On 12 July 2016, Renault unveiled the successor to the Fluence, initially for the market of Europe, the Mégane Sedan IV.

[6] The Renault Fluence went on sale in the GCC countries such as the United Arab Emirates as a 2011 model.

Renault–Nissan group put the HR16DE engine in the Fluence imported to Egypt with the facelift starting from the 2nd half of 2013 till the final production year 2017, which produces 114 PS (112 hp; 84 kW) connected to a CVT gearbox, the same drive train in Nissan Sentra for the same period.

Its three trim levels use a 2.0 L engine with an option of a manual six speed gearbox or automatic CVT transmission.

[9] The Fluence Z.E is outfitted with a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery which allows a total all-electric range of 160 km (99 mi), with speeds up to 135 km/h (84 mph).

The project focus was to offer the first Renault Sport product developed out of France to enthusiasts and customers who were looking for something more than the available mid-range sedans until that date for Brazil and Argentina markets, notably customers who were willing to have more performance without compromising final price budget.

164 kg (362 lb)[citation needed] and has pistons, linking rods and crankshaft reinforced, nitrile-cooled exhaust valves.

The gearbox is a Pk4 17, six speed manual, three shaft synchronized, hydraulic actuated unit that weighs 54 kg (119 lb).

[citation needed] The interior received a digital speedometer, leather sport seats and aluminium pedals.

[citation needed] There are three external colours available: "Branco Glacier" (solid), "Vermelho Fogo" and "Preto Nacré" (both metallic).

[12] It was shown on June 4, 2004, at the Louis Vuitton Car Elegance Classic in England, and at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2004.

It has a joystick so the driver can access different functions of the vehicle and view them on a retractable LCD screen.

Michelin contributed tires with PAX technology (similar to Runflat), BS tooling manufactured the 22 inch[clarification needed] aerodynamic alloy wheels, and Recaro developed the seats.