Renault recently unveiled its new and improved
fourth-generation Renault Clio that is expected to arrive in South Africa in
the first quarter of 2013. From the outside, it’s obvious that Renault has been
hard at work on creating a Clio model with a sharper, more robust and sporty
feel. And from what I can tell, they have succeeded.
The five-door Clio, with hidden rear door handles, is moving
with the times, particularly in terms of engine size. The Renault Clio makes
use of the Renault’s first ever three-cylinder 899cc turbocharged Energy TCe 90
petrol engine that whips up 67kW at 5 000rpm with a maximum torque figure
of 135Nm at 2 500rpm. What’s more impressive is that the fuel consumption
is only rated at 4.3-litres/100km with a CO2 rating of 99g/km.
If you looking for a diesel option, it comes in the form of
a dCi 90 unit that pushes out 67kW a 4 000rpm with an ample torque figure of
220Nm available from 1 750rpm. Fuel consumption is even lower for the
diesel model at only 3.2-litres/100km and a CO2 emissions figure of only
83g/km. There is also a 1.2-litre TCe engine currently in development that will
put out in the region of 90kW and 190Nm of torque.
Apart from its fresh look and efficient performance figures,
there is much to look forward to in the new Renault Clio, the only downside is
that we have to wait until 2013 to see it. If you wish to read more about the
new Renault Clio, simply click on the following link: Revised Styling for the Renault Clio
News Source: Cars.co.za
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