Gulf Advantage Automobiles (GAA), the exclusive distributor of Renault in Saudi Arabia, has announced a 17 per cent increase in sales for Renault, keeping the French automaker in its leading position.

Renault also maintained its growth regionally in the GCC region while accumulating an 8 per cent sales increase every year, a statement said.

Suresh Sethurathnam, country head at GAA, said: “Our vision of providing a total ownership experience for our customers and the utmost in both services and quality vehicles has been instrumental in reaching this outstanding success in the Saudi market.

“It has become synonymous with state-of-the-art innovations, robust vehicles, and excellent services making the famous French car affordable and accessible to all. Renault has acquired a local, regional and international presence that is getting stronger day by day.”

The new Renault Duster SUV is a light compact vehicle with a manual six-speed gearbox. It is provided with high ground clearance and large ramp breakover angels. Its intuitive 4 x 4 control helps the driver adapt to all situations creating an enjoyable and relaxed driving experience in complete safety.

It is also available in 4 x 2, 4-speed automatic transmission. It offers as well a large and comfortable cabin that is both practical and functional for daily mundane usages and long exciting adventures. It is spacious enough to seat 5 passengers comfortably with all their luggage and leisure equipment.

The all-new 2014 Renault Fluence premium sedan is installed with an ASR anti-skid system and an understeer control logic (UCL) for maximum control during difficult conditions. For safety reasons as well, it is fitted with a complete front airbag system to protect passengers and an ISOFIX fastening system on both sides in the back.

In 2014, Gulf Advantage Automobiles is planning to further boost its position and offerings in the Kingdom by launching the new business class Safrane and the new elegant Koleos SUV.

The Safrane offers immeasurable space and top range innovative equipment for maximum luxury while the all-terrain cross over Koleos provides refined comfort and flair combined with supreme strength and agility. – TradeArabia News Service