- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
1.2T, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
88kW, 190Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (95) 5.2L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Auto (DCT)
- Warranty
5 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
5/5 star (2013)
Renault Clio Review: 2014 GT Premium EDC
Vehicle Style: 5-door light hatch
Price: $28,790 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 88kw/190Nm 4cyl petrol | 6spd dual-clutch auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 5.2 l/100km | tested: 8.5 l/100km
OVERVIEW
What’s in a name? When it comes to the automotive world, plenty - and no moniker is quite so revered (or abused) as the letters 'GT'.
GT badges, the claim of the 'Gran Turismo', have appeared on both the undeserving and sports classics alike. So what does that have to with the shiny blue Renault you see before you?
It also wears the GT badge, and comes hot on the heels of the larger Megane GT220 hatch and the accompanying ‘visual-pack’ GT-line.
This little guy offers some of the racey RenaultSport division’s handling nous, without getting too carried away in the go-fast department.
As a result you’ll find a sporty handling package, but the same 1.2 litre engine and six-speed auto found in more pedestrian Clio models.
There’s also extra equipment, some premium touches to the interior, and sporty styling that gives the Clio some added kick.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 3.5/5
- Colour touchscreen, sat nav, single-zone climate control, proximity key with push-button start.
- Cruise control with speed limiter.
- Leather seat trim, sports leather steering wheel, GT-embossed headrests, grey seat belts.
- Reversing camera, auto lights and wipers.
- Six-speaker audio, Bluetooth phone and audio, aux-in connectivity.
- Luggage space: 300 litres, seats up. 1146 litres, seats down.
Just like lesser Clio models, the GT features a modern interior with high-quality materials and a smart feel throughout. It’s hard to fault.
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