Interesting Facts About the Renault 19
The Renault 19 debuted in 1988 as the successor to the Renault 9/11, quickly becoming a staple of the small family‑car segment. Produced until the mid‑1990s, it left a lasting legacy that extended well beyond its own production run.
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Launch and Lineage
The Renault 19 hatchback was launched in 1988, taking over from the earlier Renault 9 and 11 models. Its introduction marked a fresh design direction for Renault’s compact car range.
Production Span and Global Reach
Renault built the 19 from 1988 to 1996, with manufacturing also taking place in Turkey and Argentina. While European sales continued until 1997, the model remained on South American market shelves until the end of 1999, making it the final Renault to carry a numeric name.
Platform Legacy
The R19’s underlying platform was carried forward into Renault’s next generation, underpinning the first‑generation Renault Mégane. This continuity helped shape the engineering foundation for future Renault models.
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