The car benefits from renaults very latest thinking when it comes to comfort and versatility, while renault sport technologies brings the expertise it has forged in motor sport to the table. Few french cars have sparked the auto worlds imagination like the renault clio renaultsport, which has helped to keep this vehicle at the top of the class leaderboard since the day it was first launched. The car will be launched at the sepang international. Following its unveiling at the paris motor show on september 27, 2012, new renault clio r. Out goes the satisfying, shortthrow manual of the old rs, in goes a doubleclutcher. Renault is no stranger to making ferocious hot hatches, and with the new clio renault sport rs 200, they intend on continuing that long tradition. Engine capabilities the rs sport will be sold with a 1. Clio renault sport 200 edc powered by a directinjection 1. Of course, that price is for the sport option and the clio rs is available in four trims in total.
Unveiled at the 2012 paris motor show, the fourthgeneration model ditches manual transmission in favor of the edc dual clutch transmission efficient double. Renault clio 4 rs 200 scooped in paris autoevolution. The car benefits from renaults very latest thinking when it comes to comfort and versatility, while renault sport technologies brings the. Renault clio iv rs 210 3 renault megane rs 265 tuned to over 300 horsepower 4. It looks like the renault clio rs 200 edc will be launched next week on march 25, 2014, as revealed by renault malaysias facebook fan page. It was launched in 1990, and was in its fourth generation in 2012. Renault clio 200 edc full details revealed autoevolution. I bought my wife her clio 200 edc with cup pack roughly this time last year, as standard i found it under powered. Renault clio rs 200 edc to launch on march 25, 2014. Power was delivered to the wheels via a jc5089 fivespeed manual gearbox. Performance renault clio mk4 rs 200 edc nonresonated catback system. Our tester had a good time with the clio rs 200 edc. The longawaited renault clio rs sport 200 edc has finally arrived in south africa, sporting explosive performance and is already on show at renault dealers throughout south africa.
Theres also no manual box, which pains the purists. Renault has officially announced a base price for the clio rs 200 in france. Renault claims the cogs physically tagteam in 150 milliseconds. The front seats of the sport trophy and cup trophy boast the extra luxury of dark carbon leather and heating function. The new clio rs 200 edc is now on australian shores.
The 6speed dualclutch edc automatic gearbox is available with the. The clio renault sport is a hot hatch produced since 1998 by renault sport, the. However, should the driver wish, new 20 renault clio r. This is renault clio rs 200 edc launch control by drivr. One set of standard 17 and a choice of 2 optional 18 alloy wheels on r.
According to the service manager, this is a known issue with the edc box and has a potential 2 stage fix. The renault clio rs 200 edc has lost the responsive reflexes, tactility and feel of its predecessors. Stop watch, either manual or activated automatically by gps. The clio has had substantial critical and commercial success, being consistently one of europes topselling cars since its launch, and it is largely credited with restoring renaults reputation and stature after a difficult second. The renault clio rs 220 trophy edc has no shortage of competitors but two immediately come to mind. One is the volkswagen polo gti, which is essentially a. Also, to those who own and have driven the car, appreciate if you could. Sport steering wheel of the 200 models and is also used for the air vent and gearshift. For all new clio rs 200 edcs hallmark versatility, it retains startling performance when judged against the stopwatch.
Looking for genuine renault sport 6speed gear knob old logo clio 197 area. In 2001 the interior and exterior of the clio ii were facelifted, the clio rs. Renaultsport is celebrating its 40 th anniversary in style by cramming the. I eventually decided to say stuff the warranty and get it remapped. Oct 30, 2014 we take a closer look at the renault clio rs 200 edc to and for many the clio will certainly be enough car. This is clearly evident in the latest offering from renault the new clio rs 200 edc. The renault clio rs 200 edc hatchback was one of the many vehicles that can be. Despite not being manual, the baby rs makes up with lightness at 1200kg, 200hp, quick dual clutch transmission and impressive hot hatch capabilities. Dynamic and fun to drive, the 2020 clio rs will stimulate your sense of excitement at the same time that it sets your heart racing. The clio rs has the same 200ps power output as the old car, but now uses a 1. The latest hot clio incarnation comes in the form of the rs 200, which combines the clios attractive lines with a new turbocharged engine that will cover 062mph in 6. Included is the fitting kit, you have everything you need to fit the exhaust to your renault.
Clio renault clio rs 200 edc specs renault clio gt used renault clio 1 5 dci 90 dynamique medianav 5dr edc. This transmission adapts to the desired driving style. Renault x98 clio rs 200 and rs 220 trophy november. The new renault clio rs 200 turbo will go on sale in 20. The clio renault sport or clio rs for short is a hot hatch produced since 1998 by renault sport, the highperformance division of french automaker renault. The renault clio is a supermini car, produced by the french automobile manufacturer renault. The latest incarnation of the wild ride does hint at some growing up, and in many ways this is. Stock exhaust battle clio rs 200 vs fiesta st200 vs peugeot 208 gti vs abarth 595 competizione duration. The new renault clio rs sport 200 edc in sa specs and. Modified renault clio 4 rs 200 edc acceleration youtube. For full instructions please refer to the owners manual. It is based on the clio supermini the engine remained the same since the first clio rs, a 2. In every competition renault enters, winning technology is applied to. The renault clio is a supermini car bsegment, produced by french automobile manufacturer.
I did ask if this was just a reflash of the existing current map which the car should already be running on or a new map. Enjoy sharp acceleration with this petrol engine mated with a manual. Find all the key specs about the renault clio hatchback 1. Instead of a standard manual, the car comes only with renaults edc. Specifically, the younger brother of the megane rs, the clio rs. Road test renault clio rs 200 edc the latest french hot hatch is somewhat lukewarm. For prices and specs, visit the renault clio rs buyer guide. Pressing this button modifies the mapping of the edc gearbox, the behaviour of the esc. New renaultsport clio concept revealed 271bhp turbo four, sixspeed manual gearbox celebrates 40 th anniversary of rs. Hi all,i dropped by the local renault dealer and was pretty impressed with the new clio rs 200 edc but am concerned with possible issued with the edc dual clutch gear box.