{"id":684535,"date":"2023-05-03T12:19:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T10:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=684535"},"modified":"2023-05-03T12:20:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T10:20:43","slug":"renault-clio-gets-a-facelift-launching-in-south-africa-with-these-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/684535\/renault-clio-gets-a-facelift-launching-in-south-africa-with-these-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Renault Clio gets a facelift – launching in South Africa with these features"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renault has revealed its new facelifted Clio, which is confirmed to be coming to South Africa in the second half of 2024.<\/p>\n

It may seem strange to read that the hatchback is already getting an update, given that the current model only launched in February last year, but the fifth-generation Clio was actually supposed to go on sale before the Covid-19 pandemic \u2013 which consequently led to it being delayed to 2022, reported TopAuto<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Considering the current Clio model was supposed to be on sale for three years by now, it makes far more sense to see the upcoming unit getting a mid-life facelift for one of the most recognizable entries in its segment.<\/p>\n

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The facelifted Clio will get a much more aggressive-looking front end, boasting a new chrome grille, slimmer LED headlights, and a new front diffuser.<\/p>\n

It also features the brand\u2019s new logo with a brushed chrome effect and redesigned LED daytime running lights that now run from the headlights down to the bumper.<\/p>\n

According to TopAuto, depending on the model chosen, you can also expect alloy wheels of up to 17 inches, a shark fin antenna, and items like the door mirrors will receive either a gloss or matte black finish.<\/p>\n

The French motor company also noted that the colour options will include: White, Platinum Gray, Pearl Black, Iron Blue, Decir Red, Valencia Orange, and Rafal Gray.<\/p>\n

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For the interior, Renault has opted to replace the leather with polyester and organic fibres in the higher trim levels.<\/p>\n

Other changes include the dashboard, which now features a digital driver screen of up to 10 inches and a tablet-style infotainment system measuring 9.3 inches.<\/p>\n

The hatchback also comes with onboard navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and as many as 20 new assistance functions like pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera, and level 2 automated parking.<\/p>\n

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The engine line-up is likely to remain the same as the outgoing model, meaning South Africans can expect a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 74kW and 160Nm, said TopAuto.<\/p>\n

With this setup, the current Clio hits 100km\/h in 11.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 187km\/h, while fuel consumption works out to 5.7l\/100km, and it\u2019s expected that the new Clio will achieve within the ballpark of these figures.<\/p>\n

In South Africa, the fifth-gen Clio is only available with the five-speed manual gearbox, and it remains to be seen whether or not the automaker will introduce an automatic transmission when the new models are introduced next year.<\/p>\n

More details surrounding the new Renault Clio, such as its pricing and model line-up, will be revealed closer to its South African launch date.<\/p>\n

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Read: Crossover SUVs you can get in South Africa for R10,000 a month<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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