Unveiled to the public during the 1965 Geneva Motor Show, the Renault 16 was half-sedan half-wagon. At the time, this hatchback silhouette was quite unusual. The car received a facelift in late 1970: the taillights were modified. This TX trim level was released in late 1973. More powerful than the other R16s, the TX had 4 specific square headlights and a spoiler on the rear of the roof.