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| image = Renault 6 front 20080918.jpg

| caption = 1974-19801974–1980 faceliftfacelifted model

| name = Renault 6

| manufacturer = [[Renault]]

| production = 1968–19861968–1986

| layout = [[MF layout|Front-engine, front-wheel drive]]

| class = [[SmallC-segment]] family[[Subcompact car|subcompact]] ([[C-segmentEconomy car|Ceconomy]] [[family car]])

| assembly = [[Boulogne-Billancourt]], France<br />[[Valladolid]], [[Spain]]<br />[[Envigado]], [[Colombia]]<br />[[Haren, Belgium|Haren]]-[[Vilvoorde]], [[Belgium]] ([[Vilvoorde Renault Factory|RIB]])<br />[[Santa Isabel, Córdoba|Santa Isabel]], [[Argentina]] ([[Industrias Kaiser Argentina|IKA]])

| body_style = 5-door [[hatchback]]

| weight = {{convert|750|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (1970)<ref name="AR70">{{cite journal | ref = AR70 | title = Automobil Revue '70 | editor1-last = Braunschweig | editor1-first = Robert |display-editors=etal | language = Germande, Frenchfr | publisher = Hallwag AG | page = 467 | location = Berne, Switzerland | volume = 65 | date = 12 March 1970 }}</ref>

| length = {{convert|3860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1540|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = {{ublunbulleted list | {{convert|2400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (left)<ref name=Autocar197401>{{cite magazine | authorlink =|title = Autotest: Renault 6TL 1,108 cc | series =141|magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | volume = 141 (nbr4065)| number = 4065 | pages =36–40| date = 21 September 1974}}</ref> | {{convert|24002450|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (right)<ref name="AR70"/> }}

| engine = {{ublunbulleted list | {{cvt|845&nbsp;|cc|abbr=on}} ''[[Renault Ventoux engine#B1x|800-02/B1B]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]] | {{cvt|956&nbsp;|cc|abbr=on}} [[Renault Cléon engine#CxC|''C1C'']] I4 (Spain) | {{cvt|1108&nbsp;|cc|abbr=on}} [[Renault Cléon engine#CxE|''C1''E]] I4 }}

| related =[[Renault 4]]

| predecessor = [[Renault Dauphine]]<ref name="AR69">{{cite journal | ref = AR69 | title = Automobil Revue - Katalognummer 1969/Revue Automobile - Numéro catalogue 1969 | editor-last = Braunschweig | editor-first = Robert |display-editors=etal| language = de, fr | publisher = Hallwag AG | page = 69 | location = Berne, Switzerland | volume = 64 | date = 13 March 1969 }}</ref>

| successor =[[Renault 5]]<br />[[Renault 14]]

}}

The '''Renault 6''' or '''R6''' is an [[Economy car|economy]] [[C-segment]] small [[family car]], manufactured and marketed by [[France|French]] automaker [[Renault]] from 1968 to 1986. The Renault 6 used the [[Renault 4]]'s platform, initially including its small {{cvt|845|cc|}} engine, but its five-door [[hatchback]] body was larger and more modern. Visually it resembled the larger [[Renault 16]]<nowiki/>but was distinctly boxier.

The Renault 6 was launched at the 1968 [[Paris Motor Show]],<ref name=Autocar1968>{{cite magazine | first1 =Geoffrey | last1 = Howard | first2 = Graham | last2 = Robson |title = 55th Paris Salon | volume =129 |magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | number = 3791 | pages =90–97| date = 10 October 1968}}</ref> and was intended to beas an upmarket alternative to the [[Renault{{cvt|20|cm|in|0}} 4]]shorter thatR4; wouldand the R6 aimed to compete with the [[Citroën Ami|Citroën Ami 6]] and the recentlyjust launched [[Citroën Dyane]]. It(both usedbased aon similar dashboard-mounted gear-lever and over-the-engine linkage[[Citroën to2CV]], thatbeing useda in the Renault 4rebodied and thea smallreskinned Citroënsversion with whichof it, competedrespectively). The R6It used thea R4dashboard-mounted platformgear-lever aswith wellforward, asover-the-engine itsreaching 845&nbsp;ccgear-shift enginelinkage, andprincipally wasthe technicallysame near-identical,as butthose itsused [[hatchback]]in bodyboth wasthe largerRenault&nbsp;4, and morein modern.the Visuallysubcompact Citroëns it resembledcompeted the larger [[Renault 16]]against. ▼

The '''Renault 6''' is a [[small family car]] produced by the French automaker [[Renault]] between 1968 and 1986.

The R6 was produced in France from October 1968<ref name=AR69b>[[#AR69|''Automobil Revue - Katalognummer 1969'']], p. 458</ref> and sold in Europe until 1980, continuing elsewhere until 1986.

▲The Renault 6 was launched at the 1968 [[Paris Motor Show]],<ref name=Autocar1968>{{cite magazine | first1 =Geoffrey | last1 = Howard | first2 = Graham | last2 = Robson |title = 55th Paris Salon | volume =129 |magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | number = 3791 | pages =90–97| date = 10 October 1968}}</ref> and was intended to be an upmarket alternative to the [[Renault 4]] that would compete with the [[Citroën Ami|Citroën Ami 6]] and the recently launched [[Citroën Dyane]]. It used a similar dashboard-mounted gear-lever and over-the-engine linkage to that used in the Renault 4 and the small Citroëns with which it competed. The R6 used the R4 platform as well as its 845&nbsp;cc engine and was technically near-identical, but its [[hatchback]] body was larger and more modern. Visually it resembled the larger [[Renault 16]].

==Development==

In its first two years of production, the R6 was criticised by the press for the R4-derived engine's lack of power in the heavier R6. In part because of this, the R6 had worse fuel economy than the larger andbut outdated, rear-engined [[Renault 8]] saloon, which had a bigger engine and betterstill performanceperformed as wellbetter.<ref name="AR70"/>

===1970===

[[File:Renault6-1971a.JPG|thumb|left|1971 Renault 6 1100, pre-facelift model with additional grille]]

However,A an additional versionvariant of the R6 using the {{cvt|1.1&nbsp;litre|l|cuin|0}} [[Renault Cléon-Fonte engine|Cléon-Fonte engine]] (an engine used in the [[Renault 8]] since 1962) was unveiled at the 1970 [[Paris Motor Show]] and was widely regarded as a big improvement.<ref name=Autocar1974>{{cite magazine | url = https://www.flickr.com/photos/triggerscarstuff/4993708648/ | title = Renault 6TL 1,108 cc: |volume =141 |magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | number = 4065 |pages=36–40 |date=21 September 1974 |quote=Latest revisions to Renault's "workhorse" give it greatly improved performance coupled with even better fuel economy. Safe handling spoiled by rather heavy steering. Good ride comfort and visibility | volume =141|magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | number = 4065 | pages =36–40| date = 21 September 1974}}</ref> Power was increased from {{convert|34|to|45|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}. The smaller engined model continued to be available until June 1979; it was sold as the Renault 6&nbsp;L after August 1977.

The new car also had higher equipment levels as well a new [[gearbox]], cooling system and front [[disc brakes]].<ref name="AR71">{{cite journal | ref = AR71 | title = Automobil Revue '71 | editor1-last = Braunschweig | editor1-first = Robert |display-editors=etal | language = Germande, Frenchfr | publisher = Hallwag SA | page = 471 | location = Berne, Switzerland | volume = 66 | date = 11 March 1971 }}</ref> The new cooling system necessitated a supplementary grille beneath the original one (in the place occupied by the license plate of the 6R6-850), while the disc brakes meant slightly redesigned rims with openings in them. For the [[Spain|Spanish]] market the R6 was made available with a {{cvt|956&nbsp;|cc|abbr=on}} engine, due to vehicles over {{cvt|1040&nbsp;|cc|abbr=on}} receiving beinghigher [[tax]]ableation under Spanish regulations. Later, a {{cvt|1037&nbsp;|cc|abbr=on}} engine was fitted, and from 1981 the {{cvt|1108&nbsp;|cc|abbr=on}} unit appeared in the 6&nbsp;GTL. The one-litre version has {{convert|50|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} DIN and this engine was also fitted to Spanish-built [[Renault 5|5s]] and [[Renault 7|7s]].<ref name="TAM80/81">{{Cite book | title = Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 80/81 | publisher = Editoriale Domus S.p.A | date = 1980 | ref = TAM81 | language = Italianit | page = 448 | location = Milano }}</ref> The 6R6 continued to be built in Spain until 1986, with a total of 328,000 cars built there.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Renault cumple medio siglo en España | trans_titletrans-title = Renault turns a half-century in Spain | url = http://www.elmundo.es/elmundomotor/2003/07/21/coches/1058791114.html | date = 2003-07-21 | first = Luis F | last = Fidalgo | publisher = Mundinteractivos, S.A. | location = Madrid, Spain | accessdateaccess-date = 2016-01-11 | language = Spanishes }}</ref>

In 1973 the [[Teilhol|Teilhol/ACL]]-built [[Renault Rodeo|6 Rodéo]] appeared. This was an open, plastic-bodied utility vehicle in the style of the [[Citroën Méhari]], which was sold by selected Renault dealers. A four-wheel-drive system by [[Sinpar]] was also available to the Rodéo as well as the 6 saloon.<ref name="AR74">{{cite journal | ref = AR74 | title = Automobil Revue '74 | editor1-last = Braunschweig | editor1-first = Robert |display-editors=etal | language = Germande, Frenchfr | publisher = Hallwag AG | page = 457 | location = Berne, Switzerland | volume = 69 | date = 14 March 1974 | isbn = 3-444-660-15-1 }}</ref>

===Facelift===

[[File:Renault 6 rear 20080918.jpg|thumb|left|Renault 6, rear view of facelifted model]]

In June 1973 the R6 was revamped with square [[headlights]], new rear lights, a plastic grille, and new bumpers. The front indicator lights also moved from between the bumper and the headlights to the bumper itself. The mechanicals remained untouched.<ref name="salon73">{{Cite magazine | editor-last = Hersant | editor-first = Jacques | title = Les voitures de l'année | trans_titletrans-title = The cars of the year | last = Bellu | first = Serge | date = September 1973 | magazine = Le Salon de l'Auto 1973: Toutes les Voitures du Monde | issue = 14 & 15 | pages = 30-3330–33 | publisher = l'Auto Journal | location = Paris | language = frenchfr }}</ref> In 1978 there was a very mild facelift, with a black grille being the most obvious change.

==International production==

[[File:Renault Rodeo 6 (2).jpg|thumb|Renault 6 Rodéo]]

Production and sales in France and most of Europe ended in 1980 with no direct successor, but in [[Spain]] and [[Argentina]] the car was still produced and sold until 1986. Renault had launched a similar-sized hatchback, the [[Renault 14]], in 1976 - aiming it directly at [[Volkswagen|Volkswagen's]] highly successful new [[Volkswagen Golf|Golf]], which popularised the hatchback bodystyle on cars of this size more than any other model in [[Europe]] at this time.

Production and sales in France and most of Europe ended in 1980 with no direct successor, but in [[Spain]] and [[Argentina]] the car was still produced and sold until 1986. In Argentina, where the car was built by IKA-Renault, the original design (without the additional grille seen on European 1100s) continued until it received a facelift in 1978 along with a name change to "6&nbsp;GTL".<ref name=TAM81.2>[[#TAM81|''Tutte le Auto del Mondo 80/81'']], p. 442</ref> This meant a one-piece black grille, including the headlight surrounds, as well as black bumpers. Meanwhile, a 1397&nbsp;cc engine (M1400) with {{convert|60|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} SAE was fitted to the Argentinian-made cars.<ref name=TAM81.2/> From 1969 until 1978 it was fitted with an 1118&nbsp;cc version of the [[Renault Cléon-Fonte engine|Cléon engine]] (M1100) with {{convert|51|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=cochesRA>{{cite web | url = http://www.cocheargentino.com.ar/r/renault_6.htm | title = Renault 6 | work = | date = 2009-05-18 | language = Spanish }}</ref> In total, 80,869 R6s were built in Argentina, with the pre-facelift model accounting for 57,534 (71 percent) of the total.<ref name=cochesRA/>▼

▲Production and sales in France and most of Europe ended in 1980 with no direct successor, but in [[Spain]] and [[Argentina]] the car was still produced and sold until 1986. In Argentina, where the car was built by IKA-Renault, the original design (without the additional grille seen on European 1100s) continued until it received a facelift in 1978 along with a name change to "6&nbsp;GTL".<ref name=TAM81.2>[[#TAM81|''Tutte le Auto del Mondo 80/81'']], p. 442</ref> This meant a one-piece black grille, including the headlight surrounds, as well as black bumpers. Meanwhile, a 1397&nbsp;cc engine (M1400) with {{convert|60|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} SAE was fitted to the Argentinian-made cars.<ref name=TAM81.2/> From 1969 until 1978 it was fitted with an 1118&nbsp;cc version of the [[Renault Cléon-Fonte engine|Cléon engine]] (M1100) with {{convert|51|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=cochesRA>{{cite web | url = http://www.cocheargentino.com.ar/r/renault_6.htm | title = Renault 6 | work = | date = 2009-05-18 | language = Spanishes }}</ref> In total, 80,869 R6s were built in Argentina, with the pre-facelift model accounting for 57,534 (71 percent) of the total.<ref name=cochesRA/>

In [[Colombia]] the car was discontinued in 1984, when the [[Renault 9 & 11|Renault 9]] started production.▼

▲In [[Colombia]] the car was discontinued in 1984, when the [[Renault 9 & 11|Renault 9]] started production.

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