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Pricing and details: facelifted Renault Clio hits SA
The fourth-generation Renault Clio has been something of a revelation for the local arm of the French automaker, selling around 20 000 units since its introduction back in April 2013 and effectively kick-starting something of a brand revival.
And now the facelifted Clio range has arrived in South Africa, sporting subtle styling updates, a handful of fresh features and a new entry-level derivative. And, rather unusually, unchanged pricing.
The rejigged line-up comprises the flagship Dynamique variant, mid-level Expression model (also available with a dual-clutch transmission and a punchier engine) and the new entry-level Authentique derivative (the Blaze model falls away). Expect to see RS models, along with new GT-Line derivatives, in the first quarter of 2017.
While the exterior styling changes are understated, there have been a few noteworthy updates inside. The leather-clad steering wheel on the Dynamique and Expression models, for instance, no longer features scratch-attracting glossy black inserts. The gear lever and door panels, meanwhile, have been redesigned, and Renault SA claims the new seat fabrics are “of a higher quality”.
The Dynamique and Expression variants also feature a new seat design, which the automaker says provides increased lateral support and is “more enveloping”. The armrests and central air vents also sport a new look.
The base Authentique model furthermore features something Renault calls “R&Go”, a smartphone/tablet application with an automotive human machine interface that adds plenty of functionality to the vehicle. The app covers four areas: multimedia, phone, vehicle (effectively acting as a dashboard and displaying r/min, fuel consumption, vehicle/trip-related information and outside temperature) and navigation.
Dynamique and Expression variants, by contrast, still come standard with Renault’s MediaNav navigation system, manipulated via a seven-inch touchscreen display. This system can be optionally fitted to the Authentique model for the price of R10 000 (and includes a leather-trimmed steering wheel).
The range of engines on offer is unchanged. The 0,9-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol still makes 66 kW and 140 N.m, and is mated exclusively to a five-speed manual gearbox. Likewise, the 1,2-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol still churns out 88 kW and 190 N.m, and comes standard with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission (although we expect a manual version to be added to the line-up at a later stage).
All Clio models come standard with a five-year or 150 000 km warranty and a three-year or 45 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km). A fixed glass roof on the Dynamique variant will cost you an additional R8 000, while specifying metallic paint on any of the derivatives costs R2 500.
Pricing:
Renault Clio 66 kW Authentique: R206 900
Renault Clio 66 kW Expression: R226 900
Renault Clio 66 kW Dynamique: R244 900
Renault Clio 88 kW Expression EDC: R264 900
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/pricing-and-details-facelifted-renault-clio-hits-sa/
The fourth-generation Renault Clio has been something of a revelation for the local arm of the French automaker, selling around 20 000 units since its introduction back in April 2013 and effectively kick-starting something of a brand revival.
And now the facelifted Clio range has arrived in South Africa, sporting subtle styling updates, a handful of fresh features and a new entry-level derivative. And, rather unusually, unchanged pricing.
The rejigged line-up comprises the flagship Dynamique variant, mid-level Expression model (also available with a dual-clutch transmission and a punchier engine) and the new entry-level Authentique derivative (the Blaze model falls away). Expect to see RS models, along with new GT-Line derivatives, in the first quarter of 2017.
While the exterior styling changes are understated, there have been a few noteworthy updates inside. The leather-clad steering wheel on the Dynamique and Expression models, for instance, no longer features scratch-attracting glossy black inserts. The gear lever and door panels, meanwhile, have been redesigned, and Renault SA claims the new seat fabrics are “of a higher quality”.
The Dynamique and Expression variants also feature a new seat design, which the automaker says provides increased lateral support and is “more enveloping”. The armrests and central air vents also sport a new look.
The base Authentique model furthermore features something Renault calls “R&Go”, a smartphone/tablet application with an automotive human machine interface that adds plenty of functionality to the vehicle. The app covers four areas: multimedia, phone, vehicle (effectively acting as a dashboard and displaying r/min, fuel consumption, vehicle/trip-related information and outside temperature) and navigation.
Dynamique and Expression variants, by contrast, still come standard with Renault’s MediaNav navigation system, manipulated via a seven-inch touchscreen display. This system can be optionally fitted to the Authentique model for the price of R10 000 (and includes a leather-trimmed steering wheel).
The range of engines on offer is unchanged. The 0,9-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol still makes 66 kW and 140 N.m, and is mated exclusively to a five-speed manual gearbox. Likewise, the 1,2-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol still churns out 88 kW and 190 N.m, and comes standard with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission (although we expect a manual version to be added to the line-up at a later stage).
All Clio models come standard with a five-year or 150 000 km warranty and a three-year or 45 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km). A fixed glass roof on the Dynamique variant will cost you an additional R8 000, while specifying metallic paint on any of the derivatives costs R2 500.
Pricing:
Renault Clio 66 kW Authentique: R206 900
Renault Clio 66 kW Expression: R226 900
Renault Clio 66 kW Dynamique: R244 900
Renault Clio 88 kW Expression EDC: R264 900
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/pricing-and-details-facelifted-renault-clio-hits-sa/
the new 17inch alloys look crap, and due to them being black at the edge they look smaller than they really are, lol. The Renault website makes them look much larger than they really look in real life.
