Mexico

The Renault 5 saw the light of day in France at the beginning of 1972 and then set course for all corners of the world. Slowly but surely the number of factories where the popular hatchback - the great example in the compact class - rolled off the assembly line increased. Renault also produced its successful model in Mexico for many years in Ciudad Sahagun.

DINA-RENAULT-JEEP

Although this model's bodywork was identical to that of European versions, the model changes over the years were not always synchronous with the European original. In Mexico, production for the local market started at the end of 1975. Renault Mexico then launched the R5 as a 1976 model. Despite the fact that this version carried the name TL, the 1.3-litre engine was installed. A second version was the Custom, which was less richly equipped. In model year 1979 the name Mirage appeared on the Mexican Renault 5. The S version got the seats from the 12 TS, while the L version succeeded the Custom. Dina-Renault-Jeep built the model until 1984. For model year 1981 Renault published the attached catalogue. The brochure mentioned two variants, the Mirage basic version and the new, more complete LS. In this case they were both still powered by the well-known 1.3-litre Cléon engine from which the LS got a little more power.

LOWER SPOILER

An important difference can be seen at the front in this case. The headlights are a bit smaller in size and are a bit further back. The gap is filled by a chrome frame just like on the American Le Car. The bumpers are finished in black and on the LS there is a lower spoiler at the front with the number plate on it.

At the end of its life cycle, the Renault Mirage did undergo a number of important changes. The car exchanged its familiar 1.3 litre for the 1.4 litre Cléon. We then talked about the Mirage TX, which also carried the American bumpers.

In March 1984, the Renault Alliance replaced the R5 and R12 on the Mexican market at the same time.