renault 12 toros is a modernized version of renault 12 in turkey. it was designed in 1989, and released in the second half of the year. the name "toros" comes from the taurus mountains in turkey. renault 12 toros had high traction so it used for many years. it was used as the official vehicle for many years by the turkish national police and turkish gendarmerie. its production stopped in 2000 because its emissions polluted too much for the european union's emission norms.