Renault Clio RenaultSport 200 EDC released
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Prices* commence at $28,790* for the Renault Clio
RS 200 EDC
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13th December, 2013
Renault Australia has launched the latest hot hatch from the iconic
RenaultSport division – the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC.
New R.S. 200 EDC takes the appeal of performance motoring to a new level for the Clio thanks to the introduction of a
6-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission as standard and the new Renault Sport enhanced 147kW 1.6 Turbo engine
(200hp - hence 200 in its name).
The car benefits from Renault’s very latest thinking when it comes to comfort and versatility, while Renault Sport
Technologies brings the expertise it has forged in motor sport to the table. The result of this unique combination is an
easy, enjoyable drive in everyday use.
Nevertheless, the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC is equally capable of morphing into a performance car with exceptional
credentials. In addition to its styling, new Clio R.S. 200 EDC combines benchmark dynamics with carefully optimised fuel
consumption. Designed by Renault Sport Technologies, the new Renault Clio R.S. 200 EDC is made in France and targets
those who appreciate unique sporty cars.
The new Clio is the first production model to be designed from the ground-up by Renault’s Senior Vice President
Corporate Design, Laurens van den Acker, and demonstrates the contemporary face of the marque through Renault’s new brand
identity.
Renault’s heritage in motor sport, including Formula 1 know how, is clearly demonstrated in the Clio R.S. 200 EDC
through the new 1.6 Turbo engine, steering wheel mounted paddle shifts, launch control and the new R.S. Monitor 2.0.
As with the regular Clio variants, the new Renault Clio also boasts two in-car entertainment platforms – Renault’s
MEDIA NAV and R-Link. Both systems use an 18 cm touchscreen tablet display and enable satellite navigation, radio,
Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free telephony or music audio streaming, as well as USB and 3.5mm connectors. To ensure
excellent acoustics inside the car and avoid distortion at high volumes, the speakers in the front doors of new Clio
feature as standard a world premiere in the form of Bass Reflex technology. Thanks to an additional cone, this technology
allows the equivalent volume and listening enjoyment of a 30-litre speaker.
To adapt the car’s characteristics to its driver’s style of driving, new Clio R.S. 200 EDC is fitted as standard with
R.S. Drive which offers three modes of driving – Normal, Sport and Race. The driver simply selects the mode best suited
to the situation and the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC will automatically adjust accelerator pedal mapping, ESC intervention,
power steering, and gear shift speeds – which can be as fast as 150 milliseconds.
The new Clio R.S. 200 EDC will come with a choice of Sport and Cup Chassis – both developed by the team at Renault
Sport. Both chassis feature an electronic differential which seeks to optimise grip under cornering.
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Available in two generous specification levels – standard and Trophy – and starting with a manufacturer's recommended
list price* of just $28,790*, the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC is set to take on the hot hatch segment.
Commenting on the launch of the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC, Justin Hocevar, Managing Director Renault Australia, said;
“It is with great excitement that we are able to bring the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC to the Australian market
approximately 3 months earlier than we had originally planned. We are confident that this is a fantastic halo of the new
Clio range and that it will soon win over more new hot hatch buyers than ever before.”
“The new Clio R.S. 200 EDC is a versatile hot hatch that is equally at home in the city as on the open road. The
introduction of the 6-speed dual clutch gearbox as standard and 5 door body style opens the Renault Sport product to a
new demographic of buyers that we have never previously had a product to suit.”
“The light hot hatch market has shifted dramatically in the past few years and is now heavily skewed towards 5-door
body type and automatic transmission. Renault has watched this shift in the market closely and we have been able to
develop the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC to appeal to more buyers than ever before.”
“Australia is a strong Renault Sport market and in fact we are currently the second highest selling country in the
world for the Mégane R.S. 265. We are confident that we have the positioning and product offering right with the new Clio
R.S. 200 EDC and that this new Renault Sport product will build upon this already strong market position.”
As with all Renault Sport products, the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC has a 3 year/unlimited kilometre warranty and is
eligible for Renault’s Capped Price Servicing programme of just $299 per calendar year for the first three years. It is
now on sale nationally.
NOTE:
* Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as
on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as are
the specifications.
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