CARS GLOBALMAG August 2016 | Page 50

EVEN MORE AGILE 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 pa rallel, 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 co-ordinates the vehicle’s steering, meaning the driver does not need to touch the wheel and can focus solely on acceleration, braking and gear changes. Renault and Bose® have been partners since 2008 and 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. NEW POWERTRAINS New 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. 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. New CLIO also 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.