Whilst I was over in Thailand driving a truck, interviewing truck drivers and eating lots of tom yam, TC Euro Cars launched the New Renault CLIO GT LINE. The car will be available in Malaysia at the estimated price of RM118,000, with an additional RM5,000 for the Flame Red colour. Launch availability is slated for Q4 2015. The spirited and sporty five-door hatchback will be available in four colours – Flame Red, Diamond Black, Glacier White and Malta Blue.
Question is whether the car can be a bread and butter variant of the fun to drive Clio RS. Armed with a 1.2liter turbocharged engine that makes 118hp /190Nm torque it does 0-100kmh in 9.4seconds via its 6 speed dual clutch gearbox. As a warm, not hot hatch, it is actually as fast as a large 2.0liter hatchback with an automatic. So, on paper the Clio GT Line looks to be quite preppy. The drive experience is needed for any final comments.
PRESS RELEASE
Tc Euro Cars previews the robust and agile NEW Renault Clio GT Line
Kuala Lumpur,
18 September 2015 – TC Euro Cars, the
sole franchise holder for Renault cars in Malaysia, today previewed
the dynamic and sporty New Renault CLIO GT LINE designed to win over
customers with its blend of emotion, superior road handling,
performance and exceptional fuel efficiency.
Ideal for drivers
who want a sporty look but are not in the market for the high
performance of an R.S. model, the New Renault CLIO GT LINE
continues Renault’s long tradition
of offering ingenious innovations combined with strong distinctive
designs that enrich customers’ lives.
Taking all its
different generations into account, Clio stands out as one of
Renault’s best-selling cars, as well as a market benchmark that has
generated total sales of 12.5 million units from 1990 – 2014.
“The New Renault
CLIO GT LINE
builds on the Clio model’s
hallmark strengths and everyday versatility as well as a long
tradition of innovation in its segment. Then there is its handling,
which has always been exceptional. With the New Renault CLIO GT LINE,
Malaysians can now own a popular mainstream version of the Clio –
Renault’s best-selling model – that is fun to drive with low
running costs thanks to its innovative 1.2-litre turbo engine,”
said Kuan Kim Luen, CEO, TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd.
Balanced, dynamic
exterior styling and proportions
The New CLIO GT
LINE also champions Renault’s new design strategy which places
emphasis on simplicity, warmth and sensuality.
Starting with its
front-end design, which features the prominent Renault logo, set bold
and upright to a gloss black background, this frontal treatment is
further emphasised by the headlights – the lower edge of which is
picked out in chrome – and wide-set LED daytime running lights.
A
special rear bumper design, body-coloured side protective mouldings
with dark metal insert, dark metal door mirror housing, extra-tinted
rear glass, special 17-inch alloy wheels as well as GT LINE
badging on the tailgate, all
contribute to the sporty exterior of the New Renault CLIO GT LINE.
Like the New Clio,
Renault designers have also paid particularly careful attention to
achieving balanced proportions for this GT LINE
version. It is a low-slung car
(height: 1,448 mm) and this lower ride height not only provides the
car with a more solid stance but also benefits its aerodynamics.
Meanwhile, the wide
front and rear track further enhances stability and road-holding.
With
pronounced shoulder lines, the New Renault
CLIO GT LINE’s
coupé-like silhouette is accentuated by integrated rear door handles
concealed close to the rear quarter lights. The ratio of wheel-size
to vehicle-height has been fine-tuned for a more dynamic look, while
the large-diameter wheels are pushed outwards in order to fill and
finish flush with the wheel arches.
A modern,
welcoming and user-friendly interior
Safe, protective
and refreshing, the interior of New Renault CLIO GT LINE
perfectly complements the exterior
style to inspire confidence and energy.
Comfort goes
hand-in-hand with a modern feel and user-friendliness thanks to the
grey-trimmed dashboard sculpted in the shape of an aircraft wing, the
optimally-positioned multimedia system on the centre console,
comfortable seats boasting specific upholstery as well as the
availability of stowage space throughout the cabin and careful
attention to detail.
The sports
steering wheel is leather-trimmed. Additionally, like
Renault Clio R.S. the New CLIO GT LINE is also fitted with Renault
Sport-badged door sill guards.
Punchy
performance with outstanding fuel efficiency
Building
on the expertise it has gained as an engine supplier in Formula One®,
Renault continues to demonstrate that a vehicle powered by an
internal combustion engine vehicle can – with new technologies and
an ongoing quest for maximum efficiency – deliver on power and
performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions.
The New Renault
CLIO GT LINE
features the company’s Turbo
Control Efficiency or TCe 120 engine
– a thoroughly modern powertrain that comes in a small
four-cylinder engine displacement with a turbocharger, delivering
performance equivalent to a naturally-aspirated 1.8L engine.
Mated to a
6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) transmission which delivers fast
but smooth gear changes, Renault’s punchy new drivetrain enables
the New CLIO GT LINE
to deliver maximum power of 118hp at 4900 rpm and peak torque of 190
Nm that is available from as low as 2,000 rpm – enabling powerful
acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. At the same time, this
spirited yet fuel-efficient engine also offers fuel efficiency of up
to 5.2L/100km1,
equivalent to CO2 emissions of 120g/km.
Additionally, by
engaging the car’s ECO mode, which automatically changes the way
the powertrain operates, up to 10 percent of fuel savings can be
achieved.
Packed with
innovations: more driving pleasure, enhanced travelling comfort and
safety
The
New Renault CLIO GT LINE’s
suspension combines driving
precision with
reduced noise
and vibration
levels. The Macpherson-type
front suspension is
linked to a right-angled triangular lower wishbone with twin
bushes. This
configuration delivers better road holding, more responsive handling
and steering precision while minimising
the effect of
longitudinal
and transverse loads, which
is vital for the comfort of occupants.
The
rear suspension comprises a programmed-deflection
torsion beam with
coil springs and an anti-roll bar to optimise cornering stability.
Effective shock absorption is assisted by bump
stops that are
now made from polyurethane,
which are more progressive than the older design and add further to
the comfort delivered by this GT LINE version of the Renault Clio.
With
reduced weight combined with the optimised calibration of
the electrically-assisted
power steering (EPS) and a quicker steering rack, the car is even
more manoeuvrable, with a 10.6-metre turning circle.
Additionally, the
New Renault CLIO GT LINE comes equipped with the Renault Bass Reflex
system. This clever sound system, integrated into the front doors’
loudspeakers, deliver the volume and listening enjoyment of a
30-litre home speaker enclosure. It also delivers more powerful bass
frequencies, while
further pushing
back saturation and
distortion
thresholds.
Safety:
In
addition to being extensively equipped, the New Renault CLIO
GT LINE
is yet another testament to Renault’s unwavering commitment to
deliver outstanding active and passive safety.
- EuroNCAP five-star rating. EuroNCAP ratings are based on four chief criteria, namely adult, child and pedestrian protection as well as driver aids, assessed on the basis of their entry level versions). Based on this evaluation procedure, the New Renault CLIO GT LINE meets all requirements to achieve EuroNCAP’s maximum five-star passive safety rating
- Adult Protection. The New Renault CLIO GT LINE comes with a reinforced structure, high-efficiency frontal airbags, lateral head and thorax airbags, a pressure sensor to detect impending impacts, seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (pre-tensioners for front seats only), anti-whiplash head rests, a luggage partition and ‘Fix4sure’ anti-submarining front and rear seats
- Child protection: Three-point ISOFIX child seat anchorage for three seats (front passenger seat and two outer rear seats) and four homologated seat belt anchorage points
- Pedestrian protection: Particular attention was paid to this aspect of passive safety. From the outset, the design incorporated several features to minimise the risk of impact injury, notably to the head, legs and hips. The bottom of the front bumper is sufficiently rigid to prevent flexing at knee level but has a softer upper part to lessen potential leg injuries. The bonnet and front panel were conceived to reduce the severity of head and hip injuries, while the foot of the windscreen, bottom of the window bay and dashboard were designed to minimise the likelihood of cuts in the case of impact to the head
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Roll Movement Intervention. This intervenes in extreme situations, if the body roll angle threatens to become excessive. It makes use of the ESC’s control unit to brake individual wheels
- Hill Start Assist prevents the vehicle from rolling back when the driver releases the foot brake by temporarily holding the vehicle stationary
- ABS and Emergency Brake Assist, plus latest-generation ESC traction control complete with seven sensors
Comfort
and Clever:
- Auto Headlights and Rain Sensors
- MediaNav with 7” touchscreen, AUX, USB, Bluetooth, Navigation
- Rear parking sensors
- Keyless entry and engine start/stop with walkaway lock function
- Cruise control and speed limiter
- Regulated air conditioning
- A tray in front of the gear lever which can hold items like a portable music player, mobile phone or portable CD player
- A large seven-litre glove box capable of containing a 1.5-litre bottle of water
- A 1.2-litre tray situated above the glove box
- Two easy-to-access cup holders and additional stowage for small items between the seats at the foot of the centre console
- Bins in each door designed to contain a 1.5-litre bottle of water
- A height – and reach – adjustable steering wheel so that drivers of all sizes can find a comfortable driving position
- Motorway mode indicators: an extremely practical feature which produces three flashes of the indicator with a single flick, when preparing to overtake
An
unwavering pledge of quality and safety
Manufactured in
Bursa (Turkey), the New Renault CLIO GT LINE is built to Renault’s
exacting quality standards. The
factory deploys identical, high-quality production standards, as does
Dieppe,
France, where Clio
R.S. is
manufactured.
Like
all new models, the New Renault CLIO
GT LINE has covered
hundreds and thousands of kilometres of punishing
treatment (impacts,
high-speed, slopes, water, dust, etc.) at Renault’s Aubevoye
proving facilities. This work was complemented by millions of
kilometres in real-world
conditions on everyday roads –
a good gauge of how a vehicle performs over time. Such tests form
part of Renault’s contemporary quality
standards procedure,
which is applied to the whole model range – including electric
vehicles.
As
well as putting its new models through their paces on the road,
Renault runs a comprehensive programme of tests to ensure the
long-term
durability of
every design
aspect: seat
comfort, seals, suspension, noise, vibration and harshness and so on.
These demanding
standards go
well beyond the norm and even surpass the mandatory regulatory
minimum.
Value-for-Money
and Improved Cost of Ownership
The New Renault CLIO
GT LINE will be available in Malaysia at the estimated price of
RM118,000, with an additional RM5,000 for the Flame Red colour.
Launch availability is slated for Q4 2015.
The spirited and
sporty five-door hatchback will be available in four colours –
Flame Red, Diamond Black, Glacier White and Malta Blue.
Like all Renault
passenger cars, service intervals for the New Renault CLIO GT LINE
are 10,000km or six months, whichever comes first. It also comes with
a five-year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty, which unlike
other new vehicle extended warranties, is fully-backed by Renault for
enhanced ease of ownership as there are fewer complications with
terms and conditions.
Malaysian drivers
who are keen to know more about the New Renault CLIO GT LINE are
encouraged to register their interest at
www.renaultclio.com.my/gtline.
For more information
about Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my
or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.
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