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Renault is bringing the heat on the Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta and other B-segment hatchbacks with the fifth generation Clio. The exterior images released by the automaker only a day after they detailed the cabin reveal an evolutionary styling, which is nonetheless entirely new. The front end of the car has a bigger grille, a more muscular hood, new bumper and LED headlights with incorporated C-shaped DRLs that resemble those of the Megane. The taillights feature a C-shaped signature as well and the Clio’s sleek profile has been enhanced. Compared to the outgoing model, the Clio V is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter and the body has been lowered by 30 mm (1.18 in) to improve the aerodynamic. However, despite being slightly smaller, the CMF-B platform has allowed for a clever packaging, which opens up more space for occupants. The boot space has increased by 26 liters (0.92 cu-ft), to 391 liters (13.8 cu-ft) with the rear seats in position and is, according to Renault, the la...

With Renault's fourth-generation Clio becoming a little bit more modern  thanks to its facelift , it was about time the French automaker showed off the more capable RS 200 & RS 220 Trophy versions. The new Clio RS is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol unit, good for either 200 PS (197 HP) or 220 PS (117 HP) if you go for the Trophy model. The six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters is also included. Currently, the Clio RS is the only car in its class to offer three different types of chassis. They range from the sport chassis to the Cup chassis and finally the Trophy chassis, lowered by 20 mm (0.8 in) at the front and 10 mm (0.4 in) at the rear. The Trophy model can be specified with an exclusive exhaust system reminiscent of the one from the  Clio RS 16 concept car , developed together with industry specialist Akrapovic. In terms of performance, the 220 PS flagship Clio is capable of sprinting to 100 km/h ...

Four years after it was officially unveiled in Paris, the  fourth generation Clio  has received a makeover.  Visually, it sports  full-LED lighting signature , with C-shaped DRLs, along with a slightly redesigned grille and tweaked skirt at the other end. Four new shades, dubbed Intense Red, Titanium Grey, Pearlescent White and Iron Blue, join the already extensive color palette, while the updated exterior is completed by a selection of new wheels.  The  Clio  now benefits from better materials inside, where all upholsteries are new and special attention has been paid to the visual and tactile quality of the plastics.  Customers will get to choose between three different multimedia systems, the MediaNav Evolution, R-Link Evolution and R&Go, with the latter available for  all equipment levels . Easy Park Assist, working together with the front and rear parking sensors and reversing camera helps the driver "to delegate the completion of ...

This is Renault Sport’s fastest model so far, the special Clio RS 16 concept which uses the powertrain out of a Megane RS 275 Trophy R. We were expecting from Renault  to add some power into the Clio RS  but the French company surprised everyone in Monaco with their decision to shoehorn the engine and manual gearbox from the hardcore Megane into the lighter Clio RS. Built to celebrate Renault Sport’s 40th anniversary, the new Renault Clio RS 16 concept was revealed at the hands of F1 driver Kevin Magnussen at the Monaco Grand Prix. The company was keen to present a fully engineered car, so this special Clio features several enhancements in its chassis and suspension derived directly from motorsport applications.  “In theory, a Clio R.S. fitted with our most powerful engine – the 275bhp, 2.0-litre turbo engine – was an attractive proposition, but we had to conduct more serious checks as regards its feasibility”, said Managing Director Patrice Ratti. “In less than a mont...