"Renault Clio": features and reviews

The Updated version of "Renault-Clio" the 2017-2018 model year for the first time launched a five-door body with excellent aerodynamic characteristics. The car has received appearance with streamlined contours, chiseled terrain and well thought-out proportions, which can not please fans of the model.

Exterior

The Restyled version of "Renault Clio" strikingly changed in appearance, get a new hood, bumpers, and dual chrome exhaust pipes. Front decorated with a slightly convex bonnet, dimensional optics, resembling fish eye, and a modified grille.

She became the element that was touched the most significant changes: the design has acquired a V-shape. The bumper is the wrong shape attracts attention and is the most original piece of the front of the body: most of it is intake with aluminum trim at the lower edge. The photo "Renault-Clio" looks quite unusual and at the same time aesthetically pleasing.

Sophistication and presentation of the profile of the car is highlighted sharp line of glasses. The swage line at the bottom of the doors adds originality. Above the rear window is wide spoiler. A large part of the rear body is given under the tailgate and the bumper, which, as noted by motorists in the reviews about "Renault Clio", only weigh down the exterior of the car.

Dimensions

After the restyling, the car retained their options unchanged:

• Body length - 4063 mm;
• Height - 1448 mm;
• Width 1732 mm.

Unfortunately, the low ground clearance (120 mm) does not allow you to drive a "Renault Clio" on the road, and ordinary roads the driver has to be careful. Official dealers of Renault in Russia will begin to sell this car only in the second half of autumn.

Interior

The Design of the five-seat interior is made in sporty style. Original and unusual view of the interior gives a bright red edging: stitched seats, for example, that looks amazing. The front panel is fully implemented in the aerodynamic style, the elongated display of the onboard computer located on the dashboard.

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Separately, a center console that combines innovative technology. It is decorated with polished plastic plate, where you'll Board computer display with a diagonal of 7 inches. A large part of the control console touch. Horizontal baffles in the amount of two pieces are placed right under the screen, just below there is a control unit climate system.

Driver and front passenger can comfortably be accommodated on the seats - a large amount of space allows you to do it. Unfortunately, the situation with the back line is not so rosy here passengers will have to make room. Special problems can experience a high people, as the small space between the front and rear side will cause their knees will rest against the back seat.

The Luggage compartment "Renault Clio" is 300 liters. To increase it to 1146 litres by folding the rear row of seats.

Basic

Regular version of the car includes the following features and options:

1. On-Board computer.
2. Stability control System.
3. Dual-zone climate control.
4. Immobilizer.
5. Sport Seat design with high side support.

"Renault-Clio": specifications

The Official dealers of Renault in Russia offers a car with only one engine option: a 1.6-liter engine capacity of 200 horsepower. Thanks to the motor features of "Renault Clio" allow you to reach speeds of 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The fuel consumption of a vehicle is small and is in the mixed cycle 6.3 liters. The maximum developing speed "Renault Clio" - 230 km/h. The engine comes with a six-speed robotized transmission EDC equipped with two clutches.

Specifications and prices

The Manufacturer offers its customers three basic versions of the car. Basic equipment will include the following package options:

• System cruise control;
• On-Board computer;
• Full power;
• Dual-zone climate control;
• Light sensors and rain;
• Running led lights;
• Electronic stability program and ABS.

For a surcharge car can be equipped with rear Parking sensors, Immobiliser and airbags.

Given the considerable price for Renault cars, many authorized dealers offer buyers for a test drive in the video shoot "Renault Clio". As stated in the official statement of the manufacturer, the cost of the basic configuration models of the latest generation will be 500 thousand rubles, the top version will cost 700 thousand rubles.

Main competitors

"Opel Corsa and Volkswagen Polo" are currently the main competitors "Renault Clio" 2017 lineup. Volkswagen is somewhat simpler and more practical than the Renault, but bypasses it for ground clearance (160 mm) and controllability, which are the main advantages of the car. The advantages of the model include a wide range of powertrains and high-quality soundproofing of the cabin.

The Advantages of Volkswagen Polo are also using innovative technologies and interior spaces the highest quality materials and highly informative dashboard. In its favor also say the spacious interior, convenient seats and a large number of different drawers and compartments for storage and transportation of small things. The disadvantages of the car can be attributed to the unreliable suspension that is more suitable for the Russian roads, and power equipment in General. We should also mention the pickiness of Volkswagen in relation to fuel: the engine starts to fail if you use the wrong brand of fuel.

Opel is also not very original exterior. The cabin is spacious enough to furnish good quality materials, but not the best is plastic. The dimensions of a small car, which is very beneficial when driving in the city. Separately, a soft and comfortable suspension and a high level of sound insulation.

Compared to "Renault Clio", that Opel is not as dynamic, has very little ground clearance 133 mm and a very wayward transmission. The car easily goes with the planned trajectory, often lurching, especially under the influence of the crosswind.

The advantages of "Renault Clio"

Based On the reviews, they undoubtedly include the following:

• Original stylish and modern exterior;
• Agility and good dynamics;
• Aesthetic finish of the interior;
• Cost-effectiveness;
• Reliable and efficient brake system.

Disadvantages

About the same

• Medium isolation level;
• Poor rear visibility;
• Small clearance;
• Fuzzy shifts;
• The lack of space for rear passengers.

In General the car is commendable.