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.