New Renault Clio has landed

The Renault Clio is of unprecedented importance for the French manufacturer and has been completely renewed. Not only increased the logo, the proportions of the car increased in order to enlarge the inner space. Together with a modern engine range, the Clio is refreshed against it.

Renault is gradually throughout her range to include the new corporate identity, but no model such an impact as this fourth-generation Clio. The most obvious is of course the nose where large headlights and a huge Renault logo the attention. In these lines we recognize clearly the concept car. On the side lies below both doors a dark-colored design feature that even the most reminiscent of a crack in the body. If we shift attention to the back we suddenly see a somewhat conservative design that is mainly characterized by firm 'hips' above the taillights. The tailgate is quite right to the interior optimal. The whole is under Laurens van den Acker (chief designer) made as round as possible to the Clio so very 'cuddly' it. The new Renault Clio will be only 5-doors on the market.

Hypodermic
although in the Netherlands deliverable engine range is not yet known, Renault made it clear that a new three-cylinder will find its way to the Clio. It concerns the Energy TCe 90 that with a consumption of 4.3 l / 100km and emissions of 99 grams of CO2 per km, at least until 2013 for all tax benefits eligible. In addition to these fuel combustor will also be the new 220-component dCi 90 Nm (3.2 l/100 km and 83 g / km) will make its appearance. For the smoother driver is from 2013, the TCe 120, a 120 hp four-cylinder with a blown gearbox for sporty performance EDC should take care. As we have seen in Goodwood in the long term we can also expect Clio RS, but as yet this is still (far) future.

Personalization
Entirely appropriate to the modern era is the ability to extensively personalize your new Clio. The exterior should think of decorative trim, outside mirror, colored wheels and striping for the roof. Inside, the choice still further, because whether it's the color of the dashboard, door panels, handles vents or covering, everything can be adapted to the wishes of the customer.

Innovation
The new Clio is equipped with the latest techniques. The French manufacturer has always been strong in the field of security and does honor to its name again. The expectation is that the new Clio wills again scoring 5 stars in the NCAP test. The interface between driver and car runs now through the new R-Link system, an optional 7-inch touch screen that can be controlled by voice. Besides navigation powered by Tom-Tom, the R-Link with the first practical automobile that Appstore apps available for the user.

The new Renault Clio will be presented in detail at the Paris Motor Show opens its doors in September.