RENAULT EMBARKS ON DEBUT OF THE CLIO 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

2010-02-10 13:04:05 Author: admin Source:

Renault has just released the latest Clio range, entitled the 20th Anniversary editions for the 3-door Clio, 5-door Clio Estate and Clio Sport (above).  The 3-door and 5-door Clio limited edition versions feature '20th' badging on the B pillars, and a gloss black finish for the front bumper moulding, exterior mirrors and and side protective moulding end-pieces2 which contrast with the body colour exterior door handles.

Interior-wise, the cabin comes with visible dashboard stitching and an anthracite grey painted finish for the centre console and air vents, plus '20th'-badged door sills.

These limited edition versions are extensively equipped, too. Depending on market, Clio '20th' is available with Carminat TomTom® navigation, manual or automatic climate control, extra-tinted rear glass, cruise control with speed limiter, and a 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback, with Bluetooth® and Plug & Music connectivity.

The '20th' limited edition version of Clio Renault Sport, however, will feature more exclusive line-up of amenities and exterior appeal. Its bodywork features an exclusive two-tone livery, with a black roof, upper hatch rail and lip spoiler contrasting with the rest of the body's brand new Pearlescent Givre finish.

The front stands out through the bumper's gloss black moulding and anthracite exterior mirrors which echo the gloss black rear diffuser and anthracite splitter. The '20th' limited edition Clio R.S. sits on 17-inch Be Bop diamond-effect alloy wheels. '20th' badging can be seen on the door pillars, while the plushly appointed interior features visible dashboard stitching, satin-finish chrome air vents, specific silver grey cloth upholstery and front carpet mats.

Clio R.S. '20th' is equipped with different equipment in different markets which include; electrically folding exterior mirrors, one-touch electric windows and an 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback, and Bluetooth® and Plug & Music connectivity. On the safety front, Clio R.S. '20th' comes with cruise control and speed limiter, additional cornering lights and curtain airbags.

For 20 years, Clio has proudly lived up to its celebrated slogan: Elle a Tout d’une Grande (The Small Car with Big Car Attributes). To date, it has won over more than 10 million customers worldwide thanks to a unique package of comfort, versatility and safety performance that is more readily associated with models from the next segment up.

In addition to being the only model ever to secure two Car of the Year awards, Clio has set new standards for the compact car segment over the years. It has always been at the leading edge on the safety front, too, and was the first B-segment model to secure a four-star EuroNCAP crash test rating, and then to achieve five-star status. Last but no least, its exacting build quality has seen it emerge as one of the most dependable cars in its segment.

The '20th' limited edition versions of Clio are available in a choice of six body colors; Glacier White (non-metallic), Grey Blue, Pearlescent Black, Platine Grey, Dyna Red and Cassiopée Grey (all Metallic).

The '20th' limited edition versions of three- and five-door Clio and Clio Estate are due to go on sale in March in Europe with prices starting from €14,350, while the Clio R.S. '20th' will cost €24,700.