2013 Renault Clio ready for France with test drives during October 11-15, 2012
2013 Renault Clio has been creating quite a buzz ahead of its introduction at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Clio, the supermini car produced by…
Renault Clio was on test at Nurburgring facility where it was seen with a newly styled front bumper with large air vents, a honeycomb designed grille surrounded by a body colored strip, side skirts, a large roof spoiler and twin exhaust s. Clio also has a new set of alloy wheels fitted with low profile tyres, a sportier suspension and an up to date steering system. The vehicle will be powered by a three cylinder Energy TCe 90 petrol engine giving 4.3 liters per 100 kms while emissions stand at 99g/CO2/km.
An Energy dCi 90 diesel engine capable of 3.2 liters per 100 kms and emissions at 83g/CV2/km will also be available in the new Clio. A special feature introduced by Renault will be an extended Contrat Losange warranty extension of 5 years or 100,000 kms. This will be specially offered to private owners who book their vehicle through the French sales networks.
Auto news release: New Renault Clio range description and prices (French market)
- Sensuous, emotional styling based on Renault’s new design identity, plus a wide range of exterior and interior personalisation options.
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An unprecedented catalogue of features for the segment:
- Entirely keyless car,
- Hill start assist,
- A range of radios all equipped with Bluetooth® and Plug&Music connectivity, plus availability of the patented Renault Bass Reflex system for optimal bass sound reproduction,
- LED daytime running lights,
- Nine of the 10 versions come with in-dash navigation and a seven-inch (18cm) touch screen display,
- Reversing camera and R-Sound Effect app (with Renault R-Link).
- Affordable innovations:
- Renault R-Link… an in-dash tablet connected to both the vehicle’s own systems and the internet. Provides the link between the motoring and connected worlds.
- Six-speed EDC dual clutch automatic transmission (available in the first half of 2013) for petrol and diesel engines.
Genuine driving enjoyment thanks to a choice of engines with leading low fuel consumption and CO2emissions. The list notably includes:
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- The new three-cylinder Energy TCe 90 petrol engine (4.3 litres/100km and 99g of CO2/km1),
- The new Energy dCi 90 engine, the most fuel-efficient diesel powerplant in its class (3.2 litres/100km and 83g of CO2/km1).
For the model’s launch, Renault has decided to offer an extended Contrat Losange warranty extension (five years/100,000km) to all private motorists who order their vehicle through the French sales network.
At the same time, Renault and DIAC will offer an exceptional, uncomplicated Renault New Deal finance planfor New Renault Clio with payment over five years/50,000km.
This plan will enable customers to acquire New Renault Clio under a deposit- and condition-free long-term lease plan from €199/month.
Customers will be able to take a closer look at New Renault Clio at a dedicated mini website (via www.renault.fr). It will also be possible to test drive the new model during the French dealership network’s special promotional operation on October 11-15, 2012.
ENGINES (FRANCE)
| CO2 emissions(g/km) | Combined-cycle fuel consumption (l/100km) | French ‘eco-subsidy’ 2012 | Power (hp) | |
| 1.2 16v 75 | 127g | 5,5 | 0 € | 75 |
| ENERGY TCE 90 | 105g | 4,5 | -200 € | 90 |
| ENERGY TCE 90* | 99g | 4,3 | -200 € | 90 |
| dCi 75** | 95g | 3,7 | -200 € | 75 |
| ENERGY dCi 90 | 90g | 3,4 | -550 € | 90 |
| ENERGY dCi 90* | 83g | 3,2 | -550 € | 90 |
* CO2 optimised versions
** To be released at a later date
TAXES-PAID PRICES (FRANCE €)
| Engines | CO² emissions(g/km) | Authentique | Expression | Business | Dynamique** |
| 1.2 16v 75 | 127 | 13 700 € | 15 700 € | ||
| ENERGY TCE 90 | 105 | 16 900 € | 18 000 € | ||
| ENERGY TCE 90 | 99* | 17 100 € | |||
| dCi 75** | 97 | 16 000 € | 17 800 € | 18 000 € | 18 900 € |
| ENERGY dCi 90 | 90 | 18 800 € | 19 000 € | 19 900 € | |
| ENERGY dCi 90 | 83* | 19 000 € | 19 200 € |
* CO2 optimised versions
** To be released at a later date
EQUIPMENTS SPECIFICATIONS (FRANCE)
| AUTHENTIQUE |
| ABS with EBD electronic brakeforce distribution + emergency brake assist |
| Front and head/thorax airbags (driver and front passenger) |
| ESP |
| Hill start assist |
| ISOFIX child seat anchorage for outer rear seats and front passenger seat |
| Cruise control with speed limiter |
| Trip computer |
| Hands-free card (entry and starting) |
| Height-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel |
| LED daytime running lights |
| Electric front windows |
| Electrically-adjustable, manually-folding door mirrors |
| 60/40-split folding rear bench seat with two head rests |
| 15-inch steels wheels with Extrême wheel trims |
| Renault BASS REFLEX system-ready radio |
| Tyre repair and inflation kit |
| EXPRESSION = AUTHENTIQUE, plus… |
| Manual climate control |
| MEDIA NAV multimedia system with seven-inch touchscreen display (radio + navigation + Bluetooth® audio streaming + hands-free telephony + USB port + jack socket) |
| Button-activated ‘ECO’ mode (except 1.2 16V 75hp versions) |
| 15-inch steel wheels with Caraïbes wheel trims (Extrême wheel trims with Energy TCe 90 99g and Energy dCi 90 83g engines) |
| Renault BASS REFLEX system |
| Body colour door mirrors and door handles |
| Third rear head rest |
| BUSINESS eco² = EXPRESSION, plus… |
| Fog lights |
| Rear parking sensors |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel |
| DYNAMIQUE (to be released at a later date) = BUSINESS eco², plus… |
| Rain and light sensors |
| Fog lights |
| Renault hands-free card (entry, starting, automatic locking as card-holder walks away from the car) |
| Automatic remote control |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel |
| One-touch electric driver’s side window |
| 16-inch steel wheels with Faraway wheel trims |
| Pre-equipment for connected services (for fleets) |
