Renault released details of the new Clio Gordini range, which is based on the existing GT version with the same engines and features.
Like the Clio GT, it will be available in three- and five-door form with a choice of petrol (1.6 16V 128hp, Euro5, 155g of CO2/km) or diesel (1.5 dCi 105hp, Euro5, 110g of CO2/km) power. But Gordini additions are what make it one of most desirable hatchbacks in the market.
The car ill be offered in France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria Portugal, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia. Pricing starts from EUR18,450 (three door version) or EUR19,050 (five doors) for the petrol versions and from EUR20,750 (three door version) or EUR21,350 (five doors) for the diesel.
And now to the Gordini features:
– Gordini stripes over the bonnet, roof (except with optional sunroof) and rear,
– Glacier White exterior mirror housings,
– Glacier White front protective mouldings,
– 16-inch Turini black diamond-effect alloy wheels,
– ‘Gordini Series’ badging on the sides,
– Combined TEP/fabric grey/black Gordini-badged upholstery with visible white stitching,
– Leather-trimmed steering wheel with the upper part trimmed in grey, plus two white stripes indicating the ‘straight-ahead’ position,
– Grey gear lever bellows, metal gear lever knob with blue Gordini-badged insert,
– Sport pedals,
– Black lacquered audio fascia, air-vents and dashboard strip,
– Blue-edged carpet mats with ‘Gordini’ sign,
– Black dashboard cover with visible stitching (excl. RHD),
– Silver Grey seat belts,
…in addition to an extensive equipment list
– Twin exhaust tailpipes on the left-hand side of the car,
– Body colour front splitter, sills and rear lip spoiler,
– Additional cornering lights and fog lights,
– Climate Pack (automatic headlight activation, rain sensor, automatic climate control),
– 80W radio-CD/MP3 with fingertip steering wheel-mounted remote control, RCA socket,
– TomTom Live navigation,
– Cruise control with speed limiter,
– Electric windows (one-touch on driver’s side) and electric exterior mirrors,
– Electric remote central locking,
– Frontal and lateral head/thorax airbags.
Chief options (French market)
– Metallic paint: EUR440
– Electric panoramic sunroof: EUR700
– Without Gordini stripes: EUR0
– Hands-free card, with reach-adjustable steering wheel, electrically folding exterior mirrors and one-touch electric windows: EUR400
– Rear parking sensors: EUR250
– Combined TEP/fabric Gordini-branded blue/black upholstery (instead of grey/black): EUR0
– Gordini-branded leather upholstery (blue/black, or grey/black): EUR1,000
– Heated front seats (necessitates leather upholstery): EUR210
– 80W radio-CD with steering wheel-mounted fingertip remote control, MP3 playback and Bluetooth connectivity: EUR150
– European mapping (for navigation system): EUR120