Renault Unveils Eolab Concept (Images inside)

With Paris Motor Show just a couple of weeks away, automakers have rallied to reveal the images of their vehicles to be showcased at the event. At first, Toyota teased an image of C-HR concept followed by Honda revealing the prototype images of new Jazz and now Renault, moving a step forward has not only unveiled the Eolab concept, but also disclosed the event proceedings on the media days. The French automaker will also host the World Premier of Renault Espace’s successor.

Renault at 2014 Paris Motor Show

• World premiere of Renault Espace’s successor.
• Renault media conference at 11am on Thursday, October 2 with Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Renault Group.
• Q&A session with Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Renault Group, from 2.15pm to 3pm on Thursday, October 2, at the Espace 2000.
• Presentation of Lodgy Stepway and Dokker Stepway on the Dacia stand.
• Dacia Q&A session with Jérôme Stoll, Chief Performance Officer and Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing for the Group, and Arnaud Deboeuf, Entry-Level Programme Director, from 3.15pm to 4pm on Thursday, October 2 at the Espace 2000.
• Renault and Dacia stands in Hall 1

Coming back to Renault Eolab concept, the model will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show. The Eolab is three door concept with drag coefficient of 0.235. The exterior profile embraces an active front spoiler, active rear flaps and active wheels with an active suspension which automatically adjusts the ride height to minimize drag. The car weighs 400kg thanks to magnesium roof, ultra-thin windscreen glass and a lightweight interior. Eolab is powered by Z.E. Hybrid powertrain that consists of a 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, a 6.7 kWh battery and a clutch-less three-gear transmission with an integrated electric motor. The car develops a maximum power of 67.1bhp and peak torque of 200Nm.

With an all electric range of 60kms, the concept delivers a fuel economy of 100kmpl. Moreover, the sad news is that Eolab is not pushed to production as Renault says concept has "100 new and realistic technological developments that are designed to be introduced gradually on upcoming Renault vehicles."