New Renault Clio

Guess what i found in my inbox ;) a new Clio !!! i hope someone has better hi-res pics of it. enjoy:

[url]http://www.autorai.nl/default.aspx?ContentType=1&ContentMode=2&ContentID=5712[/url]

below is a babelfish translation of the text:
Renault Clio III: larger than ever previously
(16-6-2005)
After the introduction of the mode in 2004, Renault continue with the renewal and development of its range in the b segment. The Clio III are a new chapter in history of the Clio which started in 1990, and unprecedentedly successful has appeared.
The third generation of this top model is the new reference for the segment. The Clio III are larger and more wide and offer much file pleasure by dynamic behaviour and its comfort. Moreover this car testifies again of expertise of Renault in the field of security.

The Clio III take over the rudder of the Clio II and have with its dynamics, knack and space more than ever "all characteristics of the higher segment". This car is provide with uitrustingen which we only know from the higher segments, but however the compactheid preserve which characterising is for this class.
The smooth and sensual lines of the Clio III reflect the dynamic character and the file pleasure which has this car to offer. The warm and looked after interieur offers space to five persons. To be able satisfy to the expectations of the customers, the Clio III are deliverable in 6 ambiances and 3 equipment levels.

Extraordinarily much space and comfort
With a length of 3.99 m. the Clio III a maatje has become larger and has the inzittenden both in 3-deurs and in 5-deurs the version more space. Vele in the interieur a spatial feeling gives slightly which is unprecedented in this class. The file position and the ergonomic service provide the necessary rest to the driver. The car has equipped with numerous comfort - and veiligheidsuitrustingen; of it, such as the handsfree Renault some Card, are new in this segment.

file pleasure
The Clio are produced on the b platform of Renault-Nissan alliance. The onderstel has been inferred of that of the new Mégane. The rijkwaliteiten to originate from a natural balance thanks to a large footing, wide track breadths and a low heaviness point. These essential data reach well their right in the excellent position. As from the introduction the Clio III are deliverable with a large number of petrol - and diesel engines which are in accordance with the new euro 4 emissienorm. The offer petrol engines exists from 1.2 16V (75 pk), 1.4 16V (100 pk) and 1.6 16V (110 pk). Of the diesel engines 1.5 the dCi are deliverable with three capacities: 70 pk, 85 pk and 105 pk. The engines can be coupled to the same acceleration barges as those of the mode. The Clio III share an important technical innovation with the mode; a robotised acceleration barge of which the link freaking out press is himself behind the wheel.


Acoustic comfort, an important factor for the file pleasure and - comfort, as from the first phases of the project a point of interest has been. The result is that the Clio III in this area belong to the bests in this class.

Security in the genen
The Clio III strive for perfection with regard to security and profit thereby of all knowledge of Renault in the field of active and passive security. Just like its predecessors also the Clio III want obtain the best results at the EuroNCAP crashtests. The Clio III are easily governable and have sticking out a brake system. The car standard has equipped with 8.0 Abs-systeem of bosch with electronic brake strength dispenser (EBV) and need top ratification. The Clio III are with electronic stability programme further deliverable (ESP), which includes also tractiecontrole (ASR), onderstuurcontrole and engine lip cross-belt regulation (MSR), where last mentioned is a system that the engine cross-belt raises at abrupt gas releases or switches back.

After the mode also the Clio III offer active turning reduction. Xenonlampen with extra range are also deliverable; these lamps guarantee a perfectly visibility in obscurity. For the passive security a strict requirement parcel has been used, entirely in the line of the obligation and the expertise of Renault in that area. The construction of the Clio III contains many programmed kreukelzones; thus coachwork has been arranged for the fixeersystemen of the newest Renault Srp-beschermingssysteem. The security system of the Clio III exists from maximum considers airbags, of which two adaptieve frontairbags with spankrachtbegrenzer and double gordelspanner on the first zitplaatsen. In the Clio III on middle the place of the back seat moreover a new security concept it is introduced for children of 6 up to 10 years

A user-friendly, economical and environment-friendly car the Clio III make it the users easy: thus the onderhoudsinterval 30,000 km for all petrol engines and 20,000 are km for all diesel engines. The concept - and production quality guarantees a longer life span and a lower kilometre cost. Moreover the Clio III are environment-friendly: 95 per cent of the total weight is possible simple gerecycled become. With the solutions which are used for ' eco-concept ' of the Clio III Renault anticipate moreover are imminent restrictions concerning the use of heavy metal. Renault are one of the most important constructeurs in the segment of the compact cars. This strategic sector represents more than one third of the European market, or 5 millions cars. With the Clio III, the mode introduced in 2004, and the still successful Twingo strive Renault for 2005 for a market share of almost 11 per cent in Europe.


The renewal of the offer compact cars has gone of start with the mode and at Renault has conducted to the development of a new industrial system where every factory (Flins and Bursa and also Dieppe for the Renault sport version) is aimed at one type of car. The start investment of the Clio III amounted to 953 millions euro, of which 630 millions were invested in production.

I actually think that looks quite nice; refreshingly simple. Great choice for a first time driver. Like what theyve dont with the shape towards the back, and front was unavoidable realy.

seems like all new cars these days are going for the stretched back Botox look :p

[QUOTE=Vaigra]seems like all new cars these days are going for the stretched back Botox look :p[/QUOTE]

that backs up my opinion on the new vectra :)

[URL=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15596&highlight=vectra]Facelift cat[/URL]

Hope they continue with the sport and V6 models.

Looking at it from the side makes me think a bit about the Opel Astra, with the edgy tail and head lights...
It's going the wrong way with the Renault-design, IMO, but tastes can differ...

I quite like it as a small cheap car, and if the RS version is as good as the last one it'll be very good indeed.

I like it .. looks good and hopelly the clio sport and the V6 will look outstanding

the front is uglier than before... much much uglier, but i guess they had to do it that way to meet the new european crash test regulations.

[QUOTE=Cotterik]that backs up my opinion on the new vectra :)

[URL=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15596&highlight=vectra]Facelift cat[/URL][/QUOTE]
lol yeah I think I saw your post in the Vectra thread in the European forums ;)
[url]http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showpost.php?p=323504&postcount=2[/url]

Oh no! Renault has dumped one of their better designed cars and gone for an oh-so-cliche unibox! O day! :(

and whats worse they arent making a V6 version :o

[QUOTE=Esperante]Oh no! Renault has dumped one of their better designed cars and gone for an oh-so-cliche unibox! O day! :([/QUOTE]
which one dropped ?

The V6 has externally the same basic dimesnsion and shape as the ordinary CLIO. The big side air pods are the obviosu bits :)

Did you mean that ?

Actually most of Renault cars are 'cliche' unibox as they often lead the design before it became 'cliched' :(

If it was the Avantime you meant, yeah, a radical concept deliverd but ultimately killed by the masters :(:(

*hides under covers* yuck.