The Renault 25 was a large automobile produced by Renault between 1983 and 1992 with a minor facelift in 1988. It had many technical innovations, as well being known for its comfort. On its introduction, it placed second in the European Car of the Year voting for 1985. The 25 was a replacement for the Renault 20 and 30 ranges which had been in production since 1975. Like its predecessor, it had a five-door liftback body. The engine range went from a carburated 2.0-liter (77 kW/105 bhp DIN) to a 2.7-liter PRV V6 (106 kW/144 bhp DIN), as well as aspirated and turbocharged versions of the company's 2.1-liter Diesel.
The 25 was restyled in 1988, a minor cosmetic change that was accompanied by an extension of the wheelbase, general length and interior. The larger engines received electronic fuel injection, and the top of the range was given to a 2.5-liter variation of the PRV V6 with a turbocharger, capable of delivering a maximum power of 154 kW (210 bhp DIN). Unfortunately for the 25, competitors Citroën and Peugeot presented brand new cars XM and 605 in 1989, forcing the 25 to survive outclassed by superior products for another three years, until Renault's introduction of the Safrane .
A development of the 25 was to be sold as the Renault Premier and was built in Canada by American Motors (AMC). This was a four-door sedan designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. When Chrysler bought AMC, versions of this car were sold as the Eagle Premier and Dodge Monaco.
| Preceded by : Renault 30
| Succeeded by : Renault Safrane
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