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Renault12

1969–1981 France passenger car 13 production years
Production1969–1981
Recorded originFrance
Classpassenger car
Also known as12 Estate · 12TL · 12TS
Background

The Renault 12 is a small family car introduced by French automaker Renault at the Paris Motor Show in October 1969 and produced in France until 1980. Available as a saloon (Berline) and estate (Break), it was also produced under licence in many countries around the globe into the early 21st century.

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Chronology ledger

Dates with their meaning intact

Market model year1969–1981

Exact model year observed in both EPA and Natural Resources Canada data; not a production interval or trim definition.

EPA + Natural Resources Canada13 years
Netherlands RDW first-admission observations1977

First-admission years observed in Dutch vehicle registrations; this is market evidence, not a worldwide production range.

Netherlands RDW ↗1 year