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Yuhi Ozaki's urban life and the Renault Lutecia.
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Yuhi Ozaki's urban life and the Renault Lutecia.

The criteria for selecting a car vary from person to person, and there are many different criteria. The ideal car is one that fits the place where you live, the lifestyle you lead there, and your personal tastes and interests. So what exactly is a car that fits in the city? Yuhi Ozaki, a stylish man by nature, says, "I like compact and romantic cars. The Renault Lutecia, which he drove this time, is a car that is full of such appeal. We closely followed Ozaki's urban life as he drove the Lutecia, a car that has all three qualities: a gracefully curved exterior, a comfortable and high quality interior, and a powerful drive.

  • Photo_Fumihiko Ikemoto
  • Text_Yuichiro Tsuji
  • Edit_Yosuke Ishii
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I am fascinated by the fact that design is thought of as the centerpiece of the project.

Driving the Lutetia, he headed for "KOMINGEI MORITA" in Omotesando, a shop that Mr. Ozaki frequents because of his love of old things. Mr. Ozaki, who loves old things, frequents this store.

I had known about this famous store for a long time, but I had an image of it as a place with a high threshold, so it was difficult for me to enter. As I got older, I visited various antique stores and learned how to behave in such stores, and finally I was able to enter.

. and when I stepped across the threshold, I was greeted by the kind-hearted owner. He is knowledgeable and friendly , but explains everything about antiques in a polite manner. . I can absorb a lot of useful things from this kind of work. There is an abundance of old fabrics and ethnic costumes, and when I pick up such items, I discover patterns and wonderful nuances of color that I have never seen before, and I get a lot of inspiration for my designs. That's why I come here often."

Mr. Ozaki, the self-proclaimed "King of Shopping Spree," enjoys communicating with the store owners, finds a few of his favorite items, and buys them immediately. He leaves the store and heads back to his next destination.

. Mr. Ozaki grips the steering wheel with his eyes looking straight ahead. . He assures us that the car is easy to drive because of its compact size. In addition, he also commented on the interior.

. I feel that design is also important here. For example, the monotone color scheme gives the car a very high quality feel. Such a car makes me feel good when I drive it, and it is simply pleasant to drive. Also, the armrests make it easier for me personally.

. interior design is really important. If the design is not good, I don't feel good. . I like European cars, where beauty is at the root of the design. For example, the hazard button is usually placed in a conspicuous place because it is used frequently. But in the Lutecia, the buttons are placed in parallel with the idle stop button, like the keys on a piano. It may be confusing at first, but you get used to it as you drive the car. That's what I like about it.

INFORMATION

Renault Japan

Renault LUTECIA
2,569,000~ (Manufacturer's suggested retail price)

Overall length x overall width x overall height (mm): 4,075 x 1,725 x 1,470
Engine type: Turbocharged in-cylinder direct injection In-line 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valves
Total displacement: 1.333L
Maximum output (ECE): 96kW (131ps*1)/5,000rpm
Maximum torque (ECE): 240N-m (24.5kgm*1)/1,600rpm
Transmission: Electronically controlled 7-speed AT (7EDC)
Fuel used: Unleaded premium gasoline

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