Since its Paris Motor Show début 20 years ago the Renault Clio has constantly proven a popular choice in its segment worldwide, and to celebrate the success of one of la Régie’s staple models Renault has announced a unique RS Clio with all the bells and whistles.
“The Clio has enjoyed phenomenal success since it was launched 20 years ago, and it’s appropriate that we celebrate this momentous occasion with an even more exclusive and desirable version of the acclaimed Clio Renault Sport. This special-edition model takes all that is great about the RS in terms of class-leading performance, handling and driving involvement, and combines it with a unique colour scheme and specification level that will make it a true, highly-prized collector’s item,” says Xavier Gobille, managing director of Renault South Africa.
The limited-edition RS features much of the same exterior aggression as an ordinary RS, such as the distinctive glass black coat up front that masks the grille, bumper and lower air intake, as well as the dual tailpipes on either side of the rear diffuser. What really sets this version apart though is its pearlescent white hue, the deep black paint on the roof, as well as an anthracite colour on the exterior mirrors and front air splitter. Commemorative badges are a further reminder…
The RS still makes use of the trusty 2,0-litre 16-valve engine that produces 148 kW at 7 100 r/min and 215 N.m of torque at 5 400 r/min. Mated with a close-ration six-speed manual gearbox, this unit propels the Clio RS to 100 km/h from zero in a claimed 6,9 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h.
The Clio Cup suspension ensures optimum handling and red-coated Brembo brake callipers (that poke out from behind black 17-inch “Speedline” alloys) handling stopping duty. Safety features include dual front, side and anti-sliding airbags, complemented by curtain airbag, as well as ABS with EBD, ESP and traction control
As mentioned before, the limited-edition Clio is packed with the very best Renault has to offer this range, including integrated Carminat Tom Tom navigation, cruise control with speed limiter, light-and rain-sensitive headlamps and wipers, electric folding mirrors, cornering headlamps, fully automatic climate control, Renault card fob for locking, unlocking and starting, as well as radio/CD with MP3 compatibility and Bluetooth connectivity.
Prices
Clio 1,6 S R179 900
Clio 1,6 Dynamique R204 900
Clio 1,6 Dynamique Auto R214 900
Clio 2,0 Renault Sport R259 900
Clio 2,0 RS '20th' Special Edition R279 900
