Renault 9

Years1981–1988
Generations2
Total variants22
Body stylesSedan
DesignerRobert Opron
AssemblyFrance: Douai · Argentina: Santa Isabel · Chile: Los Andes · Colombia: Envigado · Mexico: Vallejo · Spain: Valladolid · Taiwan: Taichung · Turkey: Bursa
Predecessor14
Successor19
AwardsEuropean Car of the Year (1982)
Also known asLuxmore (Taiwan)

The Renault 9 is a sedan model, produced 1981–1988, spanning 2 generations with 22 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 9 (1986-1988) and 9 (1981-1986). The 9 (1981-1986) generation is the most extensively documented, with 13 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 2

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Renault 9 have?

The Renault 9 has 2 generations with 22 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Renault 9 produced?

The Renault 9 has been produced 1981–1988. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Renault 9?

The Renault 9 is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

22,877Estimated total · €4,575 per year
  • Depreciation4,027
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 1

Renault 9: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Luxmore
    Taiwan
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
9 (1981-1986)1981–198663 hp14 s13€8k–€11k★ 3.3
9 (1986-1988)1986–198871 hp13.7 s9€9k–€15k★ 3.6