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===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 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 L engine with manual or automatic transmissions, plus the 1.6 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>
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