Renault Alliance

France · 1983–1987

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Renault Alliance

The Renault Alliance is a subcompact manufactured and marketed in North America by American Motors Corporation (AMC) for model years 1983–1987. Originally available in two- and four-door sedan configurations, with a convertible variant introduced for model year 1985; three three and five-door hatchback variants introduced for model year 1984 as the Renault Encore; and a sportier variant, the Renault GTA, introduced for model year 1987. Production reached 623,573 vehicles, all manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, before production eneded and AMC was acquired by Chrysler in 1987.

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Specs — 1987
ClassCompact Cars
Engine1.4L · 4-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
MPG23 city · 28 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$2,600
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSpend $1,500
Tailpipe CO₂355.48 g/mi

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

Weight
880 kg
Length
4,180 mm
Width
1,650 mm

Source: Wikidata (CC0)

11 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 model year.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
VISIBILITY
2
FUEL SYSTEM
1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

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