Editing Renault Fuego (section)

==Marketing==
[[File:Coupé Fuego.JPG|thumb|Fuego GTA Max (Argentina)]]

===Europe===
The Fuego became the best selling coupé in Europe during 1980 through to 1982. Variants included: 1.4&nbsp;L TL, 1.6&nbsp;L economy tuned GTL (LHD only); 1.6&nbsp;L TS and GTS (manual and automatic transmissions); 2.0&nbsp;L TX and GTX (manual and automatic transmissions). The TX was a downgraded version of the GTX, but differences varied by country. This model deleted alloy wheels, electric windows, central locking, air conditioning, fog lights, headlight wipers, etc. depending upon the market. A manual-only 2.1&nbsp;L turbo-diesel was also produced for LHD European markets in the 1982-1985 period. This model was differentiated by the "bulge" in the top of the bonnet, extra vents in the front bumper, and "Turbo D" badging on the grille, side and rear hatch glass.

The Fuego Turbo (1.6 L/1565cc with a manual transmission) was added in 1983 to coincide with the facelift. This facelift included a revised front grille, plastic trim on the bumpers, revised dashboard on LHD models, wheel design, interior trim and fabrics - sepia (coffee brown) with dark brown/white striped velour seats; or ash (grey) with black/red striped velour seats for the Turbo, and ash or sepia for the other models sold with European specifications. Interior colour now depended on exterior colour, eliminating the large choice of customised options of the previous models. The facelifted GTX was also offered with the 2.2&nbsp;L EFI engine from the Renault 25 in certain LHD markets (generally where the Fuego Turbo was not sold).

===United States===
The Fuego was marketed in the United States through [[American Motors Corporation]] (AMC) dealers from 1982 to 1985 inclusive. It was offered with a [[Fuel injection|fuel-injected]] 1.6&nbsp;L [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] (1565cc) or normally aspirated version (1647cc) in 1982 and 1983; for 1984 and 1985 the car was offered with a 2.2&nbsp;L engine with manual or automatic transmissions, plus the 1.6&nbsp;L turbo version. The hatchback coupe could carry four passengers, and delivered {{convert|39|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} on the highway) at a base price of $8,495 at introduction. The model received generally good reviews.<ref name="hemmings">{{cite magazine |url= http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2010/05/01/hmn_feature10.html |title=1982-1985 Renault Fuego |magazine=Hemmings Motor News|date=May 2010 |first=David |last=LaChance |access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref> ''[[MotorWeek]]'' praised the 1982 Fuego for its styling, standard features including an electric sunroof, and as well with {{convert|30|mpgus|L/100 km mpgimp|abbr=on}} with {{cvt|107|hp|kW hp PS|order=out|0}} performance.<ref name="Petrány">{{cite web |last1=Petrány |first1=Máté |title=The Renault Fuego Turbo Was Affordable for a Reason |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/videos/a33479/the-renault-fuego-turbo/ |website=Road & Track |access-date=19 October 2020 |date=12 May 2017}}</ref> They also noted below average braking and understeer.<ref name="Petrány"/>

The Fuego did not achieve the sales to turn Renault's fortunes around in the United States.<ref name="hemmings"/> By 1984, AMC dealers were eligible for rebates of $300 and $1,000, respectively, on each model.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=DtJYAAAAYAAJ&q=dealers+will+be+eligible+for+rebates+of+$300+and+$1000,+respectively,+on+sales+of+imported+Renault+Fuego+and+Turbo |title=AMC plans cuts in production of subcompacts |magazine=Plant Shutdowns Monitor |publisher=Data Center |year=1984 |access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref>

===United Kingdom===
Renault sold the Fuego in the UK aiming it at the market segment occupied by the [[Opel Manta]] and [[Ford Capri]]. It became the top-selling coupé during 1981 and 1982. The available trims beginning in 1980–81 with the TL, GTS, and GTX, before increasing to the TL, TS, GTS, GTS Automatic, TX, and GTX manual in 1981–82; TL, TS, GTS, GTS Automatic, TX, GTX, GTX Automatic in 1982–83; TL, GTS, TX, GTX Automatic, and Turbo in 1983–84, and down to just two (GTS and Turbo) during 1985 and 1986 as sales declined.

===Australia===
[[File:1982 Renault Fuego GTX (8394876636).jpg|thumb|right|1982 Renault Fuego GTX in Australia]]
In Australia, the 2&nbsp;L GTX manual was the main model from 1982 to 1987, fully specified with factory air conditioning, TRX alloy wheels, a passenger mirror with remote control, but no trip computer. There was also a limited run of the more basic TX models. The Australian specifications included side intrusions beams in the doors and emission controls to meet [[Australian Design Rules]].

===New Zealand===
In New Zealand the UK specification GTS and GTX manuals were delivered from late 1981 into 1982; GTS, GTS Automatic, GTX, GTX Automatic in 1983; GTX, GTX Automatic, Turbo in 1984; GTX Automatic and Turbo in 1985; GTX (end of line Australian specification GTX's transferred from Australia), GTX Automatic, and Turbo in 1986.