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Renault Clio Gets Down tp 98g/km CO2

Tue, 12 Jan 2010

New 98 gram CO2 per kilometre Clio dCi 86 Renault eco² - announced ahead of Brussels Motor Show debut on 13th January. This represents a 17g per km reduction in CO2 emissions (15% overall) compared to current engine, achieved through series of aerodynamic, engine and tyre improvements.

 

Combined fuel economy raised to 76.3 mpg and drag co-efficient reduced from 0.725 to 0.69 CdA. Unlike rivals, the new models will cost the same as current versions.


Available to order in France from 9th February and later this year in UK.

Set to be available with three or five doors, the new versions offer a theoretical range of 923 miles between fill-ups.

Overall, the new versions offer an impressive 17g/km reduction in CO2 emissions (a gain of 15 per cent) compared to the current mode, without any impact on the car’s performance.

The new versions of Clio will sell at the same price as the 115g/km version, a further sign of the Renault eco² signature's aim to make ecological and economical vehicles available to as many motorists as possible.

Clio dCi 86 Renault eco² will be unveiled on 13 January at the Brussels Motor Show, Belgium. Order books will open in France on 9 February and later this year in the UK.

 

New 1.2 TCe 100 petrol engine with 129g/km CO2 also available now.

 

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