1992 RENAULT 19 5 Doors 1.8i 5MT FWD (110 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Renault introduced a facelifted version for the entire 19 range in 1992, including the hatchback versions with three or five doors.

The French carmaker didn’t want to spend more money on the Renault 19 since it had plans to replace the lineup with a new range. Still, it couldn’t leave the exact vehicle and expect to sell it in significant numbers, while its competitors already prepared new models, not just facelifts.

In 1992, the market increased thanks to the new customers from Eastern Europe. Renault tried to lure them, and the 19 model was an excellent contender for them. The five-door hatchback was a mix between a family sedan and a station wagon. Its front fascia received new, re-shaped headlights, rounded on the inboard, and a redesigned grille. The era of bio-design already started, and the angular shapes were not trendy anymore. At the back, there were new smoked taillights that looked sportier than on the non-facelifted version.

Inside, the dashboard was still angular-shaped but with softer materials and rounded corners. Its rectangular vents on the center stack and on the dashboard’s sides. The new, two-spoke steering wheel didn’t look that harsh as the one installed on the non-facelifted version.

Under the hood, Renault brought a very wide engine range, both gasoline and turbo-diesel units. The 1.8-liter unit was new, while the 1.7-liter was closing to the end of its life.