French carmaker Renault has unveiled the fourth generation version of Clio supermini car, prior to its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in France.
The new five-door supermini car is offered with three powertrain options, which include Energy TCe 90 petrol engine, diesel Energy dCi 90 and TCe 120 engine.
According to Renault, the three-cylinder, turbocharged 900cc TCe 90 petrol engine produces a peak power of 90hp at 5,000rpm and 135Nm torque at 2,500rpm, while consuming 4.3litres/100km and emits 99g of CO2 per km.
The four-cylinder 1.5-litre diesel Energy dCi 90 engine generates 220Nm of torque at 1,750rpm and Peak power of 90hp at 4,000rpm with a fuel consumption of 3.2 litres/100km and emits 83g of CO2 emissions per km.
Renault said that the four-cylinder 1.2 litre TCe 120 engine mated to a six-speed EDC transmission (Efficient Dual Clutch) which allows the engine to produce an output of 120hp and 190Nm of torque at 1,750rpm.
Features of the new Clio include an integrated suite of solutions which include an eco mode which allows drivers to transform the car's performance parameters through a button and reduce fuel consumption by 10%.
The car's driving style monitor and a gear shift indicator (GSI) on the dashboardd assist drivers to reduce their fuel consumption by enhancing their driving style.
Renault said that the new Clio will be launched in the UK in early 2013.
