Renault introduced a refreshed version of the 21 range in 1989, just three years after it introduced the new model on the European market.

Renault refreshed the model 21 lineup in 1989, marking a mid-life cycle refresh for the mid-size vehicle.

In the mid-late 80s, Renault had to replace its aging model, the 18, which was still based on original 1960s technologies. With help from the Italdesign Giugiaro design studio, Renault made the Renault 21 in 1986 and, a few months later, in 1987, the station wagon version was launched. There were a lot of station wagons in those times. So, in order to differentiate itself from competitors, the Renault 21 Nevada came up with a seven-seat solution, but those two extra seats were eating into the trunk space and were suitable only for children up to 10 years old.

The Renault 21 was a mid-size vehicle built by the French car-maker. It was offered as a 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback, or a station-wagon. It was sold in the U.S. as a Renault or Eagle Medallion.