Es la versión con estética deportiva del low-cost (derivado del Clio II) que se comercializa desde el año pasado (leer crítica). Fue creado por la división RenaultSport, que identifica con las siglas RS a los deportivos con modificaciones en chasis y motor (Mégane III RS), GT a los que sólo tienen cambios en el motor (Fluence GT) y GT Line a los que sólo tienen cambios estéticos (Sandero GT Line). LO MÁS: Es el primer auto del mundo que fomenta los ejercicios de matemáticas.
Esta edición especial, incorpora elementos que confieren al modelo una estética más deportiva, brindando a los clientes un atractivo diferencial.
Esta última definición que adopta esta versión de Clio Mío, refiere a códigos de diseño deportivo para quienes buscan distinción en su vehículo. En ese sentido la versión ofrece elementos deportivos diferenciales como ser: spoiler delantero, spoiler trasero, llantas de aleación de 14 pulgadas, espejos laterales color carrocería, nuevo diseño de stripping y monograma trasero GT Line. Los colores disponibles son: negro nacré, rojo fuego y blanco glaciar.
Renault Clio
The Clio has had substantial critical and commercial success, being consistently one of Europe’s top-selling cars since its launch,[1] and it is largely credited with restoring Renault’s reputation and stature after a difficult second half of the 1980s. Lutecia is derived from the name of Lutetia, an ancient Roman city that was the predecessor of Paris.
The suspension uses half-width torsion bars (full-width on higher spec models) with trailing arms at the rear, and coil sprung MacPherson struts, attached to a thick pressed steel subframe at the front. The petrol engines gradually had their carburettors replaced with electronic fuel injection systems by the end of 1992, in order to conform to ever stricter pollutant emission regulations brought in by the EEC.
In March 1994 (at the Geneva Motor Show), the phase two model was launched, with small updates to the exterior and interior of the Clio. [5] Most noticeable was the change in the front grille from two metal ribs to a single colour-coded slat.
The bump strips were made slightly larger and rounder and had the car’s trim level badge incorporated into them. The rear light clusters were given a slightly more rounded bubble shape, giving the Clio a more modern look. In May 1996, with the arrival of the phase three facelifted Clio, the 1.2 L Energy engine was replaced by the 1,149 cc D7F MPi (multi point injection) DiET engine, first used in the Renault Twingo; for some time also, versions were available with the older 1239 cc “Cléon” unit from the original Twingo. The cylinder head design on the 1.4 L E-type was also slightly altered for the phase three models in a bid for better fuel economy. The tailgate incorporates a third brake light and a new script “Clio” name badge, following the same typeface as contemporary Renaults. Some mechanical improvements were also made, as well as the introduction of side impact bars and airbags, which were now common features on mainstream cars across Europe.
It was aesthetically very similar, but with the addition of a 110 PS (81 kW) 1.8 L eight-valve engine, side skirts and disc brakes on all wheels. It was the successor to the Renault 5 GT Turbo, which was discontinued that year as the R5 range was pruned back. [6] As well as having a higher top speed than a regular Clio, the 16S sports wider plastic front wings, an offset bonnet vent, wider rear arches and uprated suspension and brakes, and colour-coded front mirrors and bumpers. UK sales were helped by a famous television advertising campaign by Publicis shot in France, featuring the two main characters of Papa and Nicole, played by Max Douchin and Estelle Skornik respectively.
[citation needed] The car was sold as the Renault Lutecia (from Lutetia, the Latin name for Paris) in Japan, as “Clio” was used there by Honda for one of their domestic marketing networks. Other differences between the Williams and the Clio 16S it is based on include a wider front track with wishbones similar, but not the same as the Renault 19, wider Speedline alloys, uprated (JC5) gearbox, bespoke four-to-one manifold, firmer suspension, and some cosmetic differences on the exterior and interior.
The differences between the three versions of the Williams were largely a reflection of phase changes across the Clio range, e.g. the gradual addition of enhanced safety features and cosmetic variations. The original Williams was the lightest of the three, lacking the electrics necessary for the sunroof or the mirrors, and was the only one to support a metal plaque stating the build number.
The next step up was the Gr.A car, which was fitted with 16″ Speedline 2012 rims (with optional extractors), further improvements on suspension and more tuned engine producing between 205–220 PS (151–162 kW). The final evolution was the Renault Clio Williams Maxi kit-car with wider arches and 17″ Speedline 2012 rims and improved Proflex suspension. The second generation of the Clio was launched on 9 March 1998 and sold for less than €8,000, with considerably more rounded and bulbous styling than its predecessor. Part of the radical concept of the new Clio were many components made of unusual materials to save in weight and repair costs.
[citation needed] For instance, the front wings were made of plastic (following criticisms of corrosion in this part of the previous model and based on technology developed for the Renault Espace) and the material of the bonnet was aluminium in some versions. This was named the Clio Renault Sport 172 in the UK – 172 coming from the DIN method metric horsepower measurement. [citation needed] The top-of-the-range Clio, however, was the 2001 mid-engined, rear-wheel drive Clio V6 Renault Sport, originally engineered by Tom Walkinshaw Racing for a one-make racing series, which placed a 230 hp (169 kW) 3.0 L V6 engine, sourced from the Renault Laguna, behind the front seats, with a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). In 2000, a few minor changes were made to the Clio range, which included revised specification levels, a new instrument cluster, and a passenger airbag fitted as standard for all models.
In Japan, Renault was formerly licensed by Yanase Co., Ltd., but in 1999, Renault purchased a stake in Japanese automaker Nissan after Nissan had faced financial troubles following the collapse of the Japanese asset price bubble in 1991 and subsequent Lost Decade. As a result of Renault’s purchase of interest, Yanase canceled its licensing contract with Renault in the spring of 2000, and Nissan took over as the sole licensee, hence sales of the Lutecia II in Japan were transferred from Yanase Store locations to Nissan Red Stage Store locations.
A major facelift occurred in June 2001 (Phase 2) which saw the exterior restyled (most visibly the headlights were made more angular), the interior quality improved with a new dashboard and centre console including the availability of digital climate control air-conditioning and satellite navigation on top models and a 1.5 L common rail Diesel engine added. Major revisions were made to the mid-engine 3.0 litre V6 model in line with the facelift introduced to the regular models in 2001 including revised frontal styling, new dashboard and higher equipment levels including climate control, cruise control and xenon headlights.
On ordinary cars, an interior equipment specification change was made from this model year – fitment of a CD player as standard (as opposed to cassette) on Expression and Dynamique.
The front bumper was changed giving it a wide lower grille and the foglights were bulged out at the side (cars not equipped with foglights remained using the older ph2 bumper), the upper grille was changed and the headlights (which previously had black background) now had grey. Clear side repeaters were added, as was a colourcoded rear spoiler (again on Dynamique spec cars). On this second facelift, the Clio Renault Sport’s power was improved to 182 PS (134 kW) (in the UK, the designation R.S.
the standard Settings (different from the non-sport models), and CUP badge chassis, 20 mm lower, larger stabilizer bars, and stiffer suspension with dark graphite alloy wheels. At the 2006 Paris International Agricultural Show, Renault exhibited a Hi-Flex Clio II with a 1.6 L 16-valve engine. This vehicle, which addresses the Brazilian market, features Renault-developed flex-fuel technology, with a highly versatile engine that can run on fuel containing a blend of petrol and ethanol in any proportion (0% to 100% of either). [29] This car stopped being sold in the UK in late 2008, and a revised front end was then released in April 2009 (Phase 5).
This version lasted a month (January 2010) on sale, before both the Clio and Platina being replaced by the Logan and Sandero due to quality issues. [33] It is still marketed in Colombia also as Clio Campus since 2012, with the same interior as the pre-facelifted model and a very basic equipment, without airbags or foglights.
[35] Intended to be the lowest priced Renault model available in Latin America,[36] it was manufactured in Córdoba, Argentina,[37] and featured additional styling and equipment updates. The car was intended for sale in developing countries, where saloons were traditionally preferred over hatchbacks, most notably in Eastern Europe, where the Thalia was cheaper than the Clio, but was still about 30% more expensive than the Dacia Logan, also sold by Renault as a low cost model.
In the fall of 2006, an improved Clio sedan has been offered, renamed in Eastern Europe as Renault Symbol.
This new model featured chrome-trimmed front grille and rear fascia, while powered by similar engines as the Dacia Logan range. It was designed for the Eastern and Central Europe, Russia, Turkey and North Africa, and it was also manufactured in Argentina for South America. In April 2006, the BBC’s consumer affairs programme Watchdog aired details of over 1,000 incidents involving Clio IIs in which the bonnet flew open without warning while still being driven, usually at high speeds, and sometimes writing the cars off.
Renault instead wrote to owners of the model and offered to “remedy for free any catches where there has been poor maintenance”. Watchdog has since claimed other experts have contacted them with accusations that Renault was expecting people to maintain a flawed part that would corrode over time and could cost lives. David Burrowes, MP, Chair of the Government’s Road Safety Group, later tabled a motion in the House of Commons urging further action. Renault was accused by its Press Relations Manager Graeme Holt, who quit in protest, of downplaying the serious “fault” and putting customers’ lives in danger.
It is considerably larger and 130 kg (287 lb) heavier as well as being more expensive than the Clio II and, at nearly 4,000 mm (157 in) in length, has almost outgrown the supermini class. [citation needed] It also brings the trademark “Renault Card” keyless immobiliser to the Clio for the first time.
Several options were offered, with others that could be added later on, like a sport exhaust made by Sebring, or rear “becquet” (spoiler), to provide a sporty look. The Clio was described by several people as the new benchmark for its category and by one judge as a “great little car that should inspire bigger ones”. The trophy for the award was presented in January 2006 to the Renault chief executive at a ceremony in Italy organized by Auto Magazine. In June 2006 the sales of the third generation Clio Renault Sport started in France for the price of €23,000.
[48] At the same time, Renault replaced the 1.4 L atmospheric engine with a new turbocharged 1.2 TCe version, with 101 PS (74 kW) and 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) of torque. Instead, the Renault Lutecia III was sold exclusively through Nissan Red Stage Store locations.
The Clio GT has a new aggressive front end styling incorporating a black grille, extended side sills, suspension settings unique to the R.S. The Clio IV was introduced at the September–October 2012 Paris Motor Show,[53] and began marketing a month later. [54] It is manufactured in Flins, France, and in Bursa, Turkey (main production site),[55][56] where the estate will particularly be assembled.
The new model now comes with a 1.6 L (1,618 cc) DIG-T Nissan MR16DDT inline-four engine, which develops 200 hp (147 kW) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque.
In 2016 Renault released a face-lifted version featuring new LED headlights and other minor improvements. There’s also a Trophy version that has an improved engine that produces 220 PS (217 bhp; 162 kW) and 280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) [60] In 2018, Renault released a limited edition R.S.
This model is only available in black with livery inspired by the colour scheme of the company’s Formula 1 race car. The Clio IV features new equipment such as hands-free, rear camera connectivity with more than 50 applications (Renault R-Link 7-inch infotainment system, powered by Android & TomTom)[62] and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission that will be available starting early 2013.
A turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, capable of producing 200 hp (147 kW), will be featured on the Renault Sport version. Inside, the Clio received a new steering wheel, updated versions of the MediaNav and R-Link systems (including the addition of DAB digital radio), new interior door panels including a new 4-way mirror adjustment control (the first time this saw a new design since Clio II), and a new gear knob.
[77] It is the first model to use the CMF-B HS platform, shared with the second-generation Renault Captur and Nissan Juke among others. The fifth generation features an interior that uses higher quality materials and finishes (for higher trim levels) than the previous one, sporty seats, a 9.3-inch touchscreen (with Easy Link system, compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and equipped with Google Maps and TomTom navigation), customizable instrument cluster that uses a TFT LCD and a redesigned, more compact steering wheel.
On higher trim levels it can be equipped with an electric parking brake, a wireless smartphone charger, hands-free parking, a 360-degree system with four cameras, lane keeping assistant, adaptive cruise control and recognition of road signs, blind spot warning and automatic emergency braking. On April 18, 2023, a significant facelift debuted,[81] featuring a completely redesigned front bumper with slimmer headlights and a wider checkerboard grille. The Mitsubishi Colt was debuted on June 8, 2023, which is a rebadged version of the facelifted Clio,[84] and it will feature a hybrid powertrain option.
The CMF-B modular platform enables improved efficiency and offers the option of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. Available from 2020, the E-Tech hybrid drivetrain combines a new generation 1.6 liter petrol engine with two electric motors, a multi-mode gearbox and a 1.2 kWh battery. The Clio has competed in various well-known races and championships such as the Spa 24 hours and British GT.
Atlanta Motorsport competed in the GT Cup class in 2003 and 2004, both times at Donington Park. In 2001, Rob Collard entered the BTCC with a Renault Clio in the Production class, which were made up of slower, smaller cars like the Peugeot 306 GTi, the Ford Focus and Honda Accord. After four non-starts at Oulton Park and Thruxton, Collard finished 2nd in class (14th overall) at Silverstone in the first race, later retiring from the second.
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