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MANUFACTURERS: ALFA ROMEO AUDI BENTLEY BMW CADILLAC CHEVROLET CHRYSLER/JEEP CITROEN DACIA FIAT FORD GEELY GREAT WALL HONDA HYUNDAI INFINITI ISUZU JAGUAR KIA LAND ROVER LEXUS LOTUS MAZDA MERCEDES BENZ SAIC MG MINI MITSUBISHI NISSAN PEUGEOT PORSCHE PROTON RENAULT ROLLS ROYCE SEAT SKODA SSANGYONG SUBARU SUZUKI TATA TOYOTA VAUXHALL VW VOLVO OTHERS OTHER CAT.: REPAIR SAFETY GENERAL Summary New generation of small hatchback that has sold over 12 million units since introduction. Only to be available as a 5-door (94% of Clio III were 5-door), with the Estate not due to come to UK. Intended, with many options, to be very much “personalised” by the owners. Clio RenaultSport to be launched in UK mid-2013. Production will be in Flins, France, and at Bursa, Turkey. The Clio, though based on B platform as Clio III, includes the first release of many new technologies from Renault. Renault Clio FACTOR VOLUMES

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manufacturers:

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audi

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general

SummaryNew generation of small hatchback that has sold over 12 million units since introduction.

Only to be available as a 5-door (94% of Clio III were 5-door), with the Estate not due to

come to UK. Intended, with many options, to be very much “personalised” by the owners.

Clio RenaultSport to be launched in UK mid-2013. Production will be in Flins, France,

and at Bursa, Turkey. The Clio, though based on B platform as Clio III, includes the first

release of many new technologies from Renault.

Renault Clio

factor

volumes

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Renault Clio

Structure :Still on the B platform of its predecessor, the structure has been significantly lightened as with many new cars, (approximately 100kg less than Clio III), to produce less inertia in an impact and to reduce stopping distances. This has been achieved by increased use of VHEL steel and a fully plastic tailgate on some models. Many components and panels have had weight reductions such as the hollow anti-roll bar.

The roof panel has been joined using plasma-soldering.

Panel alignment and build quality have been improved; panel gaps reduced by 0.2mm.The wheelbase has been extended by 14mm and the track increased front and rear. With the car being fractionally longer, yet lower than its predecessor, the Clio is more aerodynamic and Renault believe more “sporty” looking.

Technology :In keeping with the weight reduction programme, the fuel tank has been reduced by 10 litres to just 45 litres, which Renault claim does not affect the range as the car is so much more fuel efficient than Clio III. Renault believes that Energy recovering braking has improved fuel consumption further.

All Clio feature MacPherson strut front suspension with torsion beam rear axle, hollow anti-roll bar, and electric power assisted steering.

R-Link – (available later in 2013 on Dynamique models and above) is an integrated multi-function tablet that can be personalised, with functions such as live Satellite Navigation, email and social networking and linking to various car functions. These can include linking to “insure by the mile” policies, and to provide feedback on driving style to a Fleet Manager etc. Renault are providing an online application store where owners can buy functions for R-Link including R-Sound Effect, where different engine noises can be downloaded to be played through the door speakers in conjunction with the vehicle acceleration and speed!

Active Flaps – on some models flaps are located in front of the radiator, to continuously adjust to optimise air flow for cooling, and to minimise drag.

Active pollen filter – again, on some models with climate control, a toxicity sensor switches off the fan automatically if pollution is detected, to prevent these from entering the occupant compartment.

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Renault Clio

Safety :Electronic Stability Control andElectronic Traction Control is standard on all models.At the front is a new bonnet that has been raised 20mm for more of a ‘soft’ pedestrian impact zone, with the lower windscreen area being enhanced for better protection too. Seatbelt pre-tensioners are standard, as are anti-submarining seats.

The Clio has two impact sensors each side, one in the front door and the other in the B post, for better response to side impacts. New software has been produced to enhance how the side and curtain airbags deploy in an impact.

Trim levels : There are Four trim levels; Expression, Expression +, Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique S MediaNav

All models feature 6 SRS airbags, electric front windows and door mirrors, 7” touch-screen infotainment system with Bluetooth, and 15” steel wheels (Expression).

Expression+: also gets 16” chrome ‘Passion’ alloy wheels, air-conditioning and front fog lamps.

Dynamique MediaNav: has exterior trims finished in gloss black, with chrome inserts for the doors, tailgate, and grille. As the name suggests it also gets satellite navigation integrated into the touchscreen, auto wipers and lights and a leather steering wheel which also features the gloss black inserts.

The 16” ‘Passion’: wheels are available in chrome (same as the Expression+) or in black or ivory.

Dynamique S MediaNav: are recognisable with 17” ‘Desire’ alloy wheels with four colour inserts (black, red, ivory, or blue) to choose from, climate control, rear park sensors (body coloured), front and rear electric windows and electric folding door mirrors.(Note: GT Line and RenaultSport models will be added to the range later in 2013).

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Engine line up:A new Energy TCe90: 3-cylinder 898cc turbo charged petrol engine provides 90bhp and 135Nm torque, with an ECO variant with even lower emissions. This comes with Stop & Start.

dCi 90: is a 1461cc 4-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 90bhp and 220Nm. This also features Stop & Start.

Both the above can be chosen as Eco variants with improved fuel consumption and reduced emissions (£250 for the TCE, £350 for the dCi).

1.2 16V 75: a 1149cc 75bhp (107Nm) petrol engine seen in other models.TCe 120 4-cylinder turbo charged petrol engine producing 120bhp and 190Nm. This comes with a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. This is unavailable at launch but should be available by mid-2013.

Renault ClioOptions and Accessories :Owners can personalise their Clio by configuring the car through a range of options based on two themes: ‘Tricolore’ and ‘Le Mans’.

There are a number of internal and external colour packs in Red, Black, Blue, and Ivory. These can mean a black interior with coloured steering wheel and vent trims, or coloured seat and facia with black steering wheel etc. The Le Mans or Tricolore are further options.

Further to this the wheels can match some body colour options, or contrast in Black or Chrome.

Paint colours :Seven paint colours are available, four of these being newly introduced with the Clio.

The “Flame” colour is a special finish with a red-tinted lacquer (option price is £535).