Renault Clio
New Renault Clio stands apart from the competition thanks to its full-LED front lighting signature (depending on version) in-line with that of Renault's other recent models.
At the front, full LED "Pure Vision" headlights fulfil the dual function of dipped and main beam. This technology enhances the vehicle's appearance as well as safety by emitting a light that is 20 percent more powerful than a halogen beam whilst at the same time reducing glare. On higher-end versions, New Clio's headlamps additionally incorporate C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), emblematic of the brand's new lighting signature. The permanent rear LED lights mirror this look by similarly adopting a C-shaped design (depending on version, hatchback body type only). In its entry-level and mid-range versions, New Clio benefits from LED Daytime Running Lights and a chrome trim along the bottom of the grille.
The most stylish Clio yet
At the front, the top grille that houses the logo has been redesigned, as has the lower grille which is now visibly broader and more modern. At the rear, the skirt has been redesigned for additional robustness. Meanwhile, four new colours have been added to the existing selection (Intense Red, Titanium Grey, Pearly White and Iron Blue), along with new wheel and wheel trim designs.
Visually pleasing, quality materials
The New Renault Clio benefits from the introduction of materials more usually employed by Renault's top-of-therange models. The texture of its plastics is of a higher visual and tactile quality, its chrome is subtler, with less gleam, and the colours inside the cabin are more refined. In short, the New Clio is an altogether more grown-up proposition, with its seductive style on the outside perfectly complemented by the sophistication within.
A series of upgrades driven by attention-to-detail and refinement
The steering wheel has been redesigned, with the discarding of some of its plastic components giving it a more upmarket feel in keeping with the rest of New Renault Clio's cabin. In higher-end versions, it is trimmed with fullgrain leather. The gear lever, as well as the door panels, have been redesigned for a greater impression of quality. Now in a single housing, the armrests are more aesthetically pleasing thanks to a new grained finish. They also incorporate new controls. The central air vents sport a new look, too. The LED interior lighting produces a pleasant glow. The seat fabrics are of a higher quality across the board and, in higher grades, the design of the seats is more enveloping for superior lateral support.
A new customisation programme
Thanks to its new customisation programme, New Clio can be purchased in more than 30 different colour combinations. Customers are invited to choose from:
- five roof decals (graded design or single colour) and painted door mirrors for a two-tone effect,
- four exterior customisation packs: front grill bars and side protective mouldings.
All decals are factory-fitted, guaranteeing an impeccable finish.
New Renault Clio offers two new interior ambiences, namely Florida Red, Smoky Grey. The colours selected for the dashboard are no longer dictated by those of the seat fabrics, allowing the customer greater freedom when it comes to customisation.
New equipment that provides agility and connectivity
For more than 25 years, the Renault Clio has consistently changed the game in terms of the equipment it has offered, while at the same time revolutionising the versatile small city car market by incorporating technologies hitherto reserved for vehicles from higher segments. New Clio remains faithful to those roots by proposing three different multimedia systems, plus other features that simplify the driving experience. Last but not least, the opportunity to add Bose® sound quality for the first time on a Renault B-segment model provides access to premium acoustics.
The R&Go® system now available on entry level version
New Renault Clio is firmly in tune with the times courtesy of R&Go®, a simple yet ingenious system that instantly connects the vehicle with its user's smartphone. With their smartphone placed in the universal cradle, and thanks to a special application, users can easily and intuitively access the car's most frequently employed functions which have been separated into four different areas: Navigation, Phone, Multimedia and Vehicle.
Media Nav Evolution: exceptional value for money
Mid-range versions of New Renault Clio come with Media Nav Evolution, a comprehensive multimedia system that offers the best benefit-cost ratio on the market, as evidenced by the wealth of features it incorporates.
Media Nav Evolution incorporates a dashboard-mounted 7-inch touch screen display and offers features such as navigation with traffic information, Bluetooth connectivity to enable use of the telephone and listening to music streamed from a smartphone, as well as rear view camera display and the Driving Eco2 function, which provides drivers with information about the way they drive and tips on how to improve their fuel economy.
Renault R-LINK Evolution: the last word in on-board connectivity
Renault R-LINK Evolution and its suite of connected services constitute a comprehensive multimedia system. Renowned for the quality of its graphics and ergonomics, R-LINK Evolution takes the form of a customisable integrated tablet complete with a seven-inch capacitive screen allowing users to enlarge, reduce or move images with just a touch of their fingers as they would with a smartphone.
R-LINK Evolution incorporates:
- TomTom® navigation, including real-time traffic information (TomTom® Live services) and road safety warnings (Coyote Series), with a year's free subscription (depending on market),
- Bluetooth and 3G functions,
- DAB radio (depending on market),
- voice recognition,
- photo playback and video streaming (when the vehicle is stationary),
- Renault R-LINK Store, providing access to a wide and varied catalogue of applications,
- management of the new driver aids (depending on version).
Even more agile
Since the very first generation of the model, the Renault Clio's reputation has been founded on its ability to cope with city motoring and driving on long distance with equal ease. Thanks to its driving aids, New Clio marks another step forward again in terms of agility and versatility.
It comes with sensors fitted all around the vehicle, making the car particularly manoeuvrable, even in the trickiest driving and parking situations.
In addition to its rear parking sensor, and depending on the version, New Clio offers a front parking sensor and a rear view camera to simplify manoeuvres and help to avoid the bumps and scrapes that are a daily risk of driving in an urban environment.
The introduction of the Easy Park Assist system on higher-end versions makes parking manoeuvre easier. The driver begins by indicating what type of parking they are looking for, be it parallel, perpendicular or diagonal. When the vehicle is travelling at speeds below 30kph, this system detects all available spaces that are big enough to accommodate New Clio. Once a suitable space has been identified, the system calculates and coordinates the vehicle's steering, meaning the driver does not need to touch the wheel and can focus solely on acceleration, braking and gear changes.
Greater comfort and amenities
To make New Renault Clio's in-car experience even more enjoyable and hassle-free, a variety of enhancements are available depending on the version:
- the LED front headlights offer greater visibility and visual comfort, which in turn improves safety,
- the door mirrors now fold in automatically when the doors are locked from the outside,
- the vanity mirrors are illuminated,
- the auto-dimming electro-chrome rear-view mirror, which prevents headlight glare when driving at night.
The added bonus of Bose® audio system
Renault and Bose® have been partners since 2008 and, following in the footsteps of the Koleos, Mégane, Scénic, Laguna, Latitude, Espace, Kadjar and Talisman, New Clio is the first B-segment Renault model to benefit from Bose® expertise in the design and development of its audio system.
The incomparable experience of listening to Bose® sound transforms New Clio's cabin into a veritable concert hall, producing authentic, clear and realistic music worthy of a live performance.
This audio experience is achieved via a system whose development has been specifically tailored to New Clio, with no fewer than seven high-performance loudspeakers:
- two in the front, incorporated into the dashboard,
- two in the front door panels,
- two in the rear door panels,
- a subwoofer featuring exclusive Bose® waveguide for a rich bass sound, located in the boot.
More power and enhanced driving enjoyment with the 1.5 dCi 110 diesel engine
New Renault Clio has expanded its diesel offering with the addition of a unit that promises more power and enhanced driving enjoyment: the Energy 1.5 dCi 110 mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Equipped with both Stop & Start technology and a system that recovers energy under braking and deceleration, this engine delivers 110hp at 4,000rpm and 260Nm of torque at 1,750rpm. A new turbo design makes this engine extremely responsive at lower revs.
The TCe 120 petrol engine now available with a six-speed manual transmission
New Clio range also includes the petrol Energy TCe 120 engine, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. Offering an alternative to the EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) automatic transmission, this manual option will target cost-conscious customers who wish to retain complete driving control. Benefitting from direct injection, turbocharging and Stop & Start technology, this unit delivers 205Nm of torque at 2,000rpm.
One of the most comprehensive engine offerings on the market
New Renault Clio offers one of the widest ranges of diesel engines around, with a choice between 75hp, 90hp or 110hp units and either manual or EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Its petrol line-up is similarly encompassing, with options for 75hp, 90hp or 120hp and either manual or EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission.
By adding to that list the petrol engines found in the Renault Sport variants, New Clio offers no fewer than 11 different powertrains, making its engine/transmission line-up one of the most extensive on the market to meet the requirements of all of its buyers, be they private motorists or business customers.
