Renault 30

The Renault 30 is a French mid-range prestige sedan, emblematic of the 1970s and 1980s, which marked Renault 30 history by embodying the automaker's ambitions in the comfortable and spacious touring car segment. Launched in 1972, this prestige sedan enjoyed a successful commercial career in Europe, positioning itself as a premium alternative to German and British productions, before making way for other models in the mid-1980s. The story of the Renault 30 model is one of progressive stylistic and mechanical evolution, marked by distinct generations characterized by regular restylings, improved petrol motorizations, and generous habitability typical of Renault's philosophy of the era. Available in traditional sedan version and estate, the Renault 30 offered a robust and comfortable alternative to its direct competitors like the Citroën CX or Peugeot 604, with an asserted positioning on comfort and mechanical reliability. Through successive Renault 30 generations, the model integrated progressive improvements in terms of safety, equipment, and performance, while maintaining its primary vocation as an upscale family sedan for customers seeking prestige and practicality.