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The Alliance was launched in 1982 branded as a Renault, the car bore AMC's logo on rear window. The Alliance was available as 2 or 4 door sedan. The Alliance appeared to be smaller on the exterior compared to the competitors however; the interior was more spacious. The interior space was comfortable for four or five. The large interior space was the result of front seat that was mounted pedestal fashion on a 9-inch wide central frame that allowed rear passengers to slide their feet under the front seat, and in addition to the usual recline. The DL was one of the most successful models and had a curved track that allowed the seat to be adjusted in a "rocking" to suit the comfort of the driver and passenger and provided good fuel economy. This stylish model was 163.8-inch long on a 97.8-inch wheelbase and a thrifty, transverse four-cylinder engine that gave 37 miles per US gallon (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg-imp). The 5-speed manual transmission helped the car to achieve 60 mpg-US.
Awards: 1983 - The Alliance appeared on Car and Driver's Ten Best list. 1983 - Motor Trend Car of the Year. Although this model was awarded, Car of the Year this model was not a success as the car was not very reliable. This car built in Kenosha, as on French-built Renaults faced Mechanical problems and indifferent workmanship. In 1986, when there was a survey of the car owners regarding the standards of the car the score was very low.
