Designed in the same spirit which continues to prove so popular with Renault Mégane buyers, the New Clio GT-Line is powered up and ready to boost Clio’s already extensive South African fan base.
Developed using the same build platform as that of the much-loved and highly acclaimed Clio and launched in response to demand by Clio customers looking for a distinctive look and feel, the inclusion of a number of bold features and fitments have successfully given the GT-Line a sporty stance setting it apart from its Clio peers.
The addition of the Overboost function nestling under the bonnet serves to power up the performance of Clio’s already impressive F1-inspired Energy 66kW Turbo engine giving the GT-Line a proven and powerful edge.
Mirroring several of the proven and popular design elements débuted at the Renault Mégane GT-Line launch, these have been adapted for and carried over to its Clio sibling, further enhancing its status as a pillar model of the Renault range worldwide.
In short, the introduction of the New Renault Clio GT-Line to South Africa – an absolute no brainer!
UPGRADED ENGINE: now with Overboost function
With the increasing market shift towards engine downsizing for economy and ecological reasons alike, with the launch of Clio, Renault broke ground with the introduction of its 66kW Turbo engine and Stop/Start technology (zero emission, zero consumption when stationary plus fast restart).
While the Clio GT-Line is equipped with the F1-inspired 900cc 66kW Turbo engine found in the Clio Expression and Dynamique variants, thanks to the inclusion of the overboost function, it packs added punch squeezing out an additional 4kW and 15Nm in 2ndand 3rd gears for up to 20 seconds respectively and pushing peak power output to 70kW @ 5 250 rpm and 150Nm torque @ 2 500 rpm.
Renault’s focus on the advancement of engine technology is keen and its Turbo Control Efficiency engine line-up is a direct result of Renault’s F1 technology transfer prowess and capabilities. The company is, however, committed to making strategic and commercial choices that favour ecological balance.
While the performance and practicality of its 66kW Turbo engine with overboost is powerful, the reduction in fuel consumption (4.5 litres/100km in NEDC Combined Cycle) and CO² emissions (105g/km) is significant.
F1 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
That engine downsizing is the way forward is undisputed … and this has been demonstrated on the F1 stage where performance, fuel efficiency, quality and reliability are tested to their limits.
Renault is a pioneering force in this field and the tools and talents used by its skilled engineers to develop smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient engines for F1 are exactly the same as those used to develop new technology power plants for production car engines.
Key F1 engine features that have been successfully transferred to Renault’s road cars include:
- Turbo technology: Renault was the first manufacturer to introduce Turbo to F1 in 1977. Reduction in size does not mean reduction in power and results in smaller engines that weigh less.
- High tumble strategy: Better combustion efficiency which delivers more power per drop of fuel.
- Low inertia turbo: Provides quick response at low engine revs affordingbetter reactivity, acceleration and responsiveness resulting in enhanced driving pleasure.
- Diamond-like carbon coatings and graphite-coated piston skirts: These are high-tech surface treatments with low friction coefficients that increase resistance and decrease energy wastage by 20%.
- GT design front bumpers incorporating daytime running LED lights
- GT design rear bumper with F1 inspired rear diffuser in dark metal
- GT-Line badging on the tailgate
- GT design 17-inch alloys
- Chrome finish exhaust tailpiece
- Dark metal details (daytime running light trim, door beading insert, door mirror housings)
- Body-coloured lower door protective strips with dark metal insert
- Renault Sport door sill guard
