MARKET ANALYSIS
Renault (1898 to Present)

Renault, the historic French marque founded in 1899, has transitioned from its early days of "little cars" like the Voiturette into a global pioneer of electric mobility and avant-garde design. In the 2026 Australian market, the brand has successfully reinvented itself as a tech-focused challenger, moving away from its budget-friendly past to offer premium-positioned models like the all-electric Megane E-Tech and the highly anticipated 2026 Scenic E-Tech, which boasts a class-leading range of over 600km. Despite this innovation, Renault remains a definitive underdog to its competitors in Australia, where it fights for attention against dominant Japanese and Korean giants, as well as emerging EV powerhouses from China. The local buyer pool is a discerning group of "Euro-philes" and urban professionals who value distinctive styling and "French-ness" over mainstream conformity, with desirability peaking for retro-inspired reboots like the Renault 5 E-Tech, which has sparked significant interest as a stylish city runabout. While high-performance icons like the Megane R.S. have retired, their legacy supports the market value of the newer electric range, which is increasingly prized for its light-weight agility and sophisticated "OpenR" digital cabins. By 2026, Renault has secured its position as the thinking person's alternative in the Australian landscape, offering a unique blend of heritage and future-proof technology that few other brands can replicate.
Renault, the historic French marque founded in 1899, has transitioned from its early days of "little cars" like the Voiturette into a global pioneer of electric mobility and avant-garde design. In the 2026 Australian market, the brand has successfully reinvented itself as a tech-focused challenger, moving away from its budget-friendly past to offer premium-positioned models like the all-electric Megane E-Tech and the highly anticipated 2026 Scenic E-Tech, which boasts a class-leading range of ov…
Model years for Renault (1898 to Present)

1996 Renault Sport Spider Trophy
🇦🇺Sydney, Australia
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Auction
Feb 22, 2026
1968 Renault R10S - Alconi Upgrade Tribute
106,661 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Mcgraths Hill, NSW
$15,000
Auction
Dec 30, 2025
1959 Renault Floride
944 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Mcgraths Hill, NSW
$24,500
Auction
Jan 04, 2026
2011 Renault Megane RS250 Cup Trophee
98,847 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Greenwith, SA
$8,300
Auction
Nov 26, 2025
1995 Renault Clio Williams F1 - Series 2
94,880 km
🇦🇺Moorabbin, VIC
$35,250
Auction
Aug 25, 2025
2015 RENAULT MEGANE RS275 TROPHY-R
17,564 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Canterbury, Victoria
$50,000
Auction
Jul 17, 2021
1986 RENAULT 5 TURBO 2
60,500 km • Manual • LHD
🇦🇺Hope Island, Queensland
$126,000
Auction
Mar 30, 2022
2013 RENAULT MEGANE 265 CUP
95,000 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Mosman, New South Wales
$17,550
Auction
Mar 30, 2022
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2012 RENAULT CLIO RS ‘ANGE & DEMON’
69,255 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Caulfield North, Victoria
$14,500
Auction
Apr 25, 2022
2012 RENAULT CLIO RS ‘ANGEL & DEMON’
112,016 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Woolooware, NSW
$15,000
Auction
Mar 09, 2023
2004 RENAULT CLIO V6 PHASE 2
66,451 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Sydney, NSW
$123,501
Auction
Apr 18, 2023
1985 RENAULT 5 TURBO 2
65,586 km • Manual • LHD
🇦🇺Launceston, TAS
$155,000
Auction
Jul 13, 2023
2007 Renaultsport Megane 230 F1 Team R26
57,415 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Sandy Bay, TAS
$13,050
Auction
Feb 15, 2024
1984 Renault 5 Turbo 2 - Rally Prepared
119,571 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Healesville, VIC
$115,800
Auction
Apr 22, 2024
1968 Renault 10 - R8 Gordini Tribute
718 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Dural, NSW
$24,751
Auction
Jun 26, 2024
2015 Renaultsport Megane 265 Cup
136,655 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Barden Ridge, NSW
$10,000
Auction
Aug 14, 2024
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2003 Renault Clio V6 Phase 2
125,215 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺North Sydney, NSW
$93,000
Auction
Jan 28, 2025
1961 Renault Caravelle
69,128 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Sydney, NSW
$26,250
Auction
May 19, 2025
2014 Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy
34,171 km • Manual • RHD
🇦🇺Castle Hill, NSW
$28,010
Auction
Jun 26, 2025