{"id":248121,"date":"2018-05-29T17:43:06","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T15:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=248121"},"modified":"2018-05-29T17:43:06","modified_gmt":"2018-05-29T15:43:06","slug":"renault-clio-rs-south-african-pricing-and-specifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/248121\/renault-clio-rs-south-african-pricing-and-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Renault Clio RS – South African pricing and specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renault South Africa has announced the launch and pricing details of the new Clio RS.<\/p>\n

Inspired by Formula 1, the car features a combination of a 1.6T RS 200 Engine, a 6 speed dual-clutch gearbox and fixed steering wheel paddles.<\/p>\n

Developed by Renault Sport, the new 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine delivers 200 hp at 6,000 rpm. It also boasts cutting-edge technology such as DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) cam followers derived from Formula 1 and Variable Valve Timing.<\/p>\n

The\u00a06-speed dual clutch (EDC) gearbox – which is as fast as a sequential gearbox – adapts to the desired driving style: smooth gear changes in automatic mode, responsive and lively in manual, for<\/p>\n

Inspired by the world of motor racing, the steering wheel paddles allow you to shift in just 150 milliseconds when in race mode.<\/p>\n

Renault said that the new Clio RS 200 engine will also blend performance with practicality, and is complemented by tightly controlled fuel consumption at approximately 6.3l\/100km.<\/p>\n

Internally the RS features a Media Nav touchscreen multimedia system. navigation, 4x20w radio, audio streaming and bluetooth hands-free telephone system, as well as a USB and jack ports.<\/p>\n

Only 65 limited edition F1-inspired RS 18 models<\/a><\/strong> will be available in South Africa, for a premium price of R449,900.<\/p>\n

Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with other Renault models, the RS is sold with a standard three-year or 150,000km mechanical warranty. It also offers a three-year\/ 30,000km service plan.<\/p>\n