complying with hot on the heels of the Renault Clio RS 200 is a version created to charm to younger purchasers with lower insruance as well as running costs however the exact same striking style as well as stylish technology.
The Renault Clio GT sits between the dCi 90 Dynamique S as well as the hot hatch version in the variety as well as debuts the new 1.2 TCe turbo petrol engine for the very first time in any type of Renault model. paired with the exact same EDC dual-clutch gearbox as the flagship model, it creates 118bhp as well as 190Nm of torque which is great for a 0-62mph time of 9.9 seconds as well as 121mph top speed.
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The suspension has likewise upgraded over the common Clio with stiffer dampers as well as stops for much better body manage when cornering. The Clio GT benefits from the exact same switchable R.S. Drive system as the fastest design however it has two rather than three settings: typical as well as Sport. altering between the two speeds up the gearbox, alters the steerin, throttle action as well as the electronic stability control.
Along with the improve in performance the Clio GT likewise gets beefier styling that includes 17-inch grey GT alloy wheels, a subtle rear spoiler, side sills as well as the choice of the striking Malta Blue i.d. paint in our picture. in spite of the stylish intent the Clio returns tax-friendly emissions figures of 120g/km as well as returns an official 54.3mpg integrated as well as sits in insurance coverage group 14.
It gets lots of additional devices including the R-Link touchscreen infotainment system, TomTom online sat-nav, sports seats as well as a leather ‘GT’ top quality steering wheel, plus an upgraded noise system as well as air-conditioning all as standard.
Priced at £17,395 the Clio GT is £1,300 a lot more costly than the present range-topper however a lot of of the cost hike is down to the complexity of the EDC dual-clutch gearbox nevertheless this indicates the lukewarm version of the Clio is still £400 pricier than the entry-level Ford Fiesta ST.
