It wasn’t simply the Germans that launched vital new fashions at this 12 months’s IAA Mobility present (in any other case generally known as the Munich Motor Present), because the French additionally had one thing substantial to indicate. Say hey to the sixth-generation Renault Clio, the most recent chapter in a nameplate that has existed since 1990.
Throughout 5 generations, almost 17 million of the Clio have been bought in 120 nations alongside the world, together with ours previously. A steady fixture on the prime portion of European gross sales charts, the Clio is a vital mannequin for Renault, and the corporate is trying to hold it on the minds of patrons with a whole redesign.
Constructed on an up to date CMF-B platform, the brand new Clio is a bigger car than earlier than, measuring in at 4,116 mm lengthy (+67 mm), 1,768 mm broad (+39 mm), 1,451 mm tall (+11 mm) and with a wheelbase of two,591 mm (+8 mm).
It additionally boasts a extra expressive design in comparison with its predecessor, with the corporate saying it follows on from the Embleme idea that made its debut final October. Wanting visually aggressive, the Clio’s entrance finish options angular headlamps flanking a hexagonal-shaped grille, whereas the decrease apron has “parentheses” daytime working lights framing black panels and the decrease consumption. All of the air inlets have an insert with small diamond shapes, a nod to the Renault emblem.
Seen from the aspect, you’ll discover the extra streamlined silhouette and revised proportions, the latter together with an extended bonnet. In the meantime, the aspect home windows kind a convex form ending at C-pillars that look deceptively skinny, as solely a small part is physique colored, with black trim and the Clio’s acquainted hid door handles finishing the look. Whereas this can be a hatchback, Renault noticed it match to provide the Clio black wheel arches for extra visible presence.
As for the rear, it will get a steeply-raked windscreen and sculpted bonnet, accompanied by 4 hexagonal-shaped taillights, roof spoiler and a particular line working throughout a recessed part for the quantity plate.
The design overhaul continues on the within, with the Clio sporting a dual-tier dashboard that sees the nook air vents and twin 10.1-inch shows that kind a “light V” sit on the higher stage. Beneath the centre OpenR Hyperlink infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in, the central air vents and local weather controls are angled in the direction of the motive force.
Additional down after clean plastic trim are the USB-C charging ports and a wi-fi charging pad, whereas the centre console is dwelling to cupholders with a folding lid in addition to the digital parking brake and armrest storage. Renault additionally touts a compact steering wheel taking from increased section fashions, and that the 48-colour ambient lighting extends to the door playing cards. A Harman Kardon audio system is accessible together with a variety of inside colors, all depending on the chosen trim stage.
Consumers will get to select from Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine trims, all geared up with adaptive cruise management and autonomous emergency braking. Greater-end choices include as a lot as 29 features, together with the brand new Lively Driver Help first seen within the Renault 5, entrance and rear detection and emergency trajectory correction, automated emergency braking in reverse, protected exit alert for occupants and emergency cease help.
When it comes to powertrains, the Clio’s flagship choice is a brand new full hybrid E-Tech system that sees 160 PS and 205 Nm of torque. Introduced again in Might this 12 months, the system comes from Horse Powertrain, which is a Geely-Renault three way partnership, and relies round a 1.8 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine working on the Atkinson cycle.
That is paired with a bigger 1.4-kWh battery, a four-speed hybrid automated transmission and two electrical motors (a traction motor and a starter-generator) for a 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds and gasoline consumption as little as 3.9 litres per 100 km.
Remaining powertrains are a 1.2 litre turbocharged inline-three with 115 PS and 190 Nm, mated to both a six-speed guide or choices dual-clutch EDC gearbox, plus a dual-fuel petrol-LPG engine (additionally with 1.2 litres displacement and three cylinders) that makes 120 PS and 200 Nm and is EDC solely. Each non-hybrid choices share the identical century dash time of 10.1 seconds. Studies point out this era of the Clio is the primary to not be supplied with a diesel engine.
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