Renault Vel Satis (2002-2007)
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- Large
- Used only
- Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
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The Renault Vel Satis - part large family hatchback, part MPV, part luxury express - was meant to be an upmarket alternative to the Laguna, but like the Avantime two-door MPV that launched at the same time, it was the answer to a question nobody asked. Is it a covetable curiosity worth seeking out second-hand? Read on for our full review.
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March 2002
Released
March 2002
Technical specifications
General
- ClassLarge
- Luxury
- Convertible
- On sale date2002-03-15
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