Showing posts with label Renault Clio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Renault Clio. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

New Renault Symbol – Thalia Sedan to Debut at Moscow Show

Renault Thalia SymbolRenault has released the first official photos of the new-generation Thalia sedan that will also be called Symbol in some markets when it goes on sale later this year. The French automaker’s low-cost sedan is based on a stretched version of the Clio hatchback’s platform and it measures 4.26 metres in length and 1.43 metres in height.

While few (if any) of our readers will disagree with us when we say that the Thalia / Symbol is one ugly duckling, Renault’s press release talks about harmonious styling which is worthy of that of a prestigious saloon” and a new three-box car that boasts expressive lines and seductive appeal.” Apparently the author either had one too many cognacs or was looking at another car at the time he wrote the press release. -Continued

The new Thalia / Symbol will make its debut at the forthcoming Moscow Auto Show in Russia which opens its doors to the public on August 26. According to Renault, it will be sold in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey and the Maghreb (Northern Africa) countries.


Renault Thalia Symbol

Renault Thalia Symbol
Renault Thalia Symbol

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Fifth Gear Video: MINI Cooper S JCW vs Renault Clio RS Cup

In this episode Fifth Gear compares two of Europe’s hottest superminis, the 208HP MINI Cooper S JCW and the 197HP Renault Clio RS Cup to find out which is the most rewarding car to drive. Along with the usual race track lap, Fifth Gear's journalists also perform an unconventional test in a tight circuit. Find out who wins in the video after the jump. -Continued

Via: Autoblog.it

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Renault UK Announces Pricing on Clio Sport Tourer

The eloquently named estate version of Renault’s Clio supermini has arrived on UK shores with prices starting from £12,095 for the 1.2 16V 75 to £14,495 for the dCi 106. The Clio Sport Tourer is offered with a choice of three petrol (75Hp 1.2, 100Hp 1.2 Turbo & 11Hp 1.6) and two diesel engines (1.5dCi 86 and 106Hp). According to Renault, the Clio Sport Tourer is ideal for those who want the space and practicality of an estate car with the compact dimensions of a city car. -Pricing and pics after the jump

Prices for the Clio Sport Tourer Dynamique are:

Model

Price

Insurance Group

1.2 16V 75

£12,095

2E

1.2 TCe 100

£12,795

4E

1.6 VVT 111 Auto

£14,195

5E

dCi 86

£13,745

3E

dCi 106

£14,495

5E