 Renault launched its R19 range, a three- and five-door hatchback aimed to compete with cars such as the Ford Escort and Volkswagen Golf.It succeeded the R9 and R11 ranges, and was powered by 1.4 and 1.7 petrol engines as well as a 1.9 diesel.Peugeot launched the 605 range, a four-door saloon with 2.0 four-cylinder and 2.9 V6 petrol engines as well as a 2.1 turbo-diesel.