Renault Group Reports April 2008 Worldwide Sales Results

- All signs are positive, with all three brands reporting sales growth in each Region
- Renault group reported an 8.3% increase in sales (PC+LCVs) in April

May 16, 2008 -- In April 2008*, the Renault group sold 228,146 vehicles (PC+LCVs) worldwide under its three brands, Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors, up 8.3% compared with April 2007. Renault reported a 7.5% increase in worldwide sales, Dacia 17.1% Renault Samsung Motors 6.6%.

In Europe1, in an expanding market (+7.8%), Renault group sales totaled 147,322 units in April, up 3.5%. Renault reclaimed its position among Europe's top three brands, taking second place in PC+LCVs sales in April.

The German subsidiary consolidated its strong performance in April, increasing sales by 27% in an expanding market (+19.5%). The Netherlands (+18.4%), Belgium (+54.8%), Switzerland (+26.2%) and Austria (+14.9%) also posted strong sales increases in dynamic markets.

In April New Twingo sold almost 12,000 units and New Laguna almost 9,500. Launched at the beginning of the year, Laguna Estate has received a warm welcome, with sales totaling nearly 16,000 units. The Laguna range has expanded further with the arrival of Laguna GT. Sales of Clio Estate (5,266 units), Kangoo (4,756), Modus and Grand Modus (8,105) all made a strong start, contributing to growth dynamics.

In Europe in April, Dacia continued to grow sales, with a 34.3% increase. In June, Sandero will expand a range currently made up of Logan sedan and Logan MCV.

Outside Europe, Group sales rose by 18.5%.

In the Americas region, in a market that expanded by 20.3%, the Renault group reported strong sales growth (+31%) in April. In Brazil, Group sales grew by a huge 85.8% to set a new sales record, with more than 11,000 units sold. Argentina posted a sales increase of more than 36%. Sandero has sold more than 11,700 units in Brazil and Argentina since launch, thus confirming its promising start.

In the Euromed region, on a growing market (+27%), Renault group sales rose by 8% in April. In Romania, the Group continues to hold market share of more than 34%, while in Russia, monthly sales reached a record-beating high of over 11,000 units. Algeria (+31.7%) and Morocco (+21.7%), also set new sales records in April.

In Asia-Africa, the Group posted strong sales growth of 30.5% in April, with RSM growing sales by 7.4% in Korea. In India, 1,715 Logan units have been sold, and 1,846 delivered to Iran. * : Provisional results at May 2, 2008

Source: Renault

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