The Renault 9 and 11 were produced in France beginning in 1981 and ending in 1989. The cars were designed as replacements for the Renault 14. The 9 was a standard style sedan, while the 11 was a hatchback. The cars were built for the North American market by AMC under the names Alliance and Encore. The small vehicles featured a front engine, of various sizes, with front-wheel drive. The Renault 19 would succeed the 9 and 11.