R9 was not the first modern, compact car from Renault, but this 4-door saloon had a much better acceptation than R14 hatchback.

For a totally new model with transversal engine and front wheel drive, Ford choosed to keep a famous name identified with rear wheel drive and big success in racing/rallying scene.

As Giugiaro conceived it, Delta was ment the first car with a longitudinally sliding rear bench. Deprived of this feature for production, spacious cabin won over a limited trunk.