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Verdict
Petit coupé-cabriolet à deux places, au coffre de 270 litres, apprécié des propriétaires de Fiches-auto pour sa tenue de route et son confort. Carwise relève des rotules de direction à surveiller et insiste sur l'état du mécanisme de toit. Euro NCAP non trouvé et peu de retours publiés.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €6,500 – €6,990
- Monthly cost
- €290
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.2 TCe 100.
1.2 TCe 100
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 100 hp · 6.3 L/100 km · 139 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Moteur 1.2 turbo de 100 ch, boîte manuelle, 6,3 l/100 km en mixte et 139 g/km de CO2 (fiche L'argus). Quelques propriétaires regrettent l'absence de sixième rapport (4 000 tr/min sur autoroute).
1.6 16v 133
Petrol · Manual · 133 hp · Crit'Air 2
Quatre-cylindres de 133 ch, décrit par ses propriétaires comme une petite GTI à l'ancienne, notamment en finition Gordini.
Engine: Renault 1.6 16v (K4M)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
Market prices
€6,500 – €6,990
Indicative range: 2010 à 2011, médianes par année de 6 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €6,500 – €6,990 (2010 to 2011) | €6,500 | — | — |
| Germany | €3,490 – €5,475 (2010 to 2012) | €4,500 | — | 15 |
| Belgium | €3,900 – €3,900 (2010 to 2011) | €3,900 | -40 % | 7 |
| Italy | €7,495 – €9,900 (2011 to 2012) | €8,450 | — | 9 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 139 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2013: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Usure des rotules de direction
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise cite l'usure excessive des rotules de direction comme première préoccupation sur la Wind (réparation de 150 à 250 livres au Royaume-Uni). Un propriétaire sur Fiches-auto rapporte un problème de rotules de direction au bout de deux ans.
- Versions
- 1.2 TCe 100, 1.6 16v 133
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Wind”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €155 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €47 |
| Maintenance | €23 |
| Depreciation | €65 |
| Total per month | €290 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€155
1.2 TCe 100 version: combined consumption of 6.3 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
6.3 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €155
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€47
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€23
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€65
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Renault Wind I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire fonctionner plusieurs fois le toit escamotable : mécanisme, étanchéité, bruits.
- Contrôler les rotules de direction et la géométrie.
- Vérifier l'état des jantes alu (jugées fragiles par un propriétaire) et des pneus.
- Essayer la boîte de vitesses à chaud, les vitesses doivent passer sans accroc.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le toit a-t-il déjà été réparé ou réglé ?
- Les rotules de direction ont-elles été remplacées ?
- Quels entretiens ont été faits, et à quel kilométrage ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mini Hatch
III (F55/F56, 2014-2024) · 2014–2024
- Price
- €9,500 – €26,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Twingo
II · 2007–2014
- Price
- €2,700 – €5,490
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: M 93, Public domain
Renault Clio
III · 2005–2014
- Price
- €3,990 – €5,289
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Renault Wind I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Renault Wind ?
270 litres, selon la fiche technique L'argus.
Combien de places a la Renault Wind ?
Deux places, selon la fiche L'argus.
Quelle consommation annoncée ?
6,3 l/100 km en mixte pour le 1.2 TCe 100, selon la fiche L'argus ; des propriétaires rapportent environ 6,4 l/100 km.
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