other new features including two-speed windscreen wipers, rear defroster, passenger reading light, and optional manual steel sunroof and powered front windows. June 1968 - Australian assembly commences 1969 – The other R16 models get the same wheels and brakes as the TS. The TS gets reversing lights (mounted beneath the taillights). The other models are available with reversing lights as an optional extra. 1969 – The R16 TA, with an automatic transmission, is introduced. The TA is effectively a R16 Super with some features from the TS. 1970 – Front seatbelts are installed on all R16s. 1971 – The R16 undergoes a mild revamp. Among the most obvious changes are new rectangular taillights. The Grand Luxe and Super are replaced by the L and TL specifications, both of which gain the same 1565 cc engine as the TS (but with the cylinder head from the 1470 cc). The TA is discontinued and an automatic transmission is made available as an option across the whole R16 range. 1973 – An upmarket R16 TX model is introduced at the Paris Motor Show, equipped with a 1647 cc engine (an enlarged version of the TS engine) and a five-speed manual transmission. The TX was distinguishable from other R16s on the exterior by its four rectangular headlights with large turn signal lights underneath. Among the other features available on the TX were Gordini wheels, a rear spoiler, a rear windscreen wiper, a laminated windscreen, automatic seatbelts, power windows, central locking and optional air conditioning. 1974 – The aluminium grille on L, TL and TS is replaced by a black plastic grille. 1975 - Launch of the R20 and R30 ranges, which are expected to replace the R16, which continues alongside the newer models for the time being. 1976 – The automatic transmission ceased to be available as an option on the L, TL and TS; however, a TL Automatic model was launched. 1977 – The L and TS are discontinued, finishing production as Renault unveils the new R18 saloon, another car expected to appeal to current R16 owners. 1978 – All models now have reversing lights fitted as standard. 1979 – Rear three-point seatbelts are made standard on all models. The TL Automatic is discontinued. January 1980 – R16 production ends after 15 years. See also Austin Maxi References Archie Vicar, "Motoring Illustrated" May 1965 in Car Magazine On-line 1970s cars 1980s cars Executive