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Car Review: Renault Clio
Posted by admin in Car Review, Renault on July 18, 2011
One of the best things about my job is that I occasionally get to drive some new car demos and this week I had the chance to get behind the wheel of the infamous Renault Clio.
Since its launch in 1991, the Renault Clio has become one of the most popular superminis on the market, breaking numerous sales records and winning a host of awards including European Car of the Year. The latest Clio is now its third generation, boasting a fresh new style and more space than ever before.
Exterior Style:
The new Renault Clio has a striking exterior design with sleek lines and the familiar ‘Renault face’ as seen on the Megane, Scenic and Laguna. The latest model is larger than its predecessor, boasting more boot space and rear passenger leg room than ever before. It is available as a 3 or 5-door model, both identical in dimension. My model was the entry-level Extreme model in Mercury silver which came equipped with 15” alloy wheels, manual air conditioning, front fog lights, CD/MP3 player with fingertip controls. Read the rest of this entry »
Renault Koleos Review
Posted by admin in Car Review, Renault on July 18, 2011
Renault Koleos is a well designed crossover vehicle installed with some standard and advanced accessories. This vehicle can provide comfortable accommodation for five individuals. This four door vehicle is based on Nissan C platform. In Indian market this vehicle is priced around 20 L (Ex-Showroom price in New Delhi).
Trim Levels:
Variants offered in this model have not yet released, but this model will be available with both two wheel drive and four wheel drive channel.
Some of the accessories that will be installed in this model include sunroof, tinted glass, driver seat adjustment system, rear defogger, remote boot, power window, rear armrest, adjustable steering, door mirrors, stereo system, rear wipers, leather seats, central locking and foldable rear seats. Optional accessories offered with this model include cruise control, heated body shaded door mirrors, side protectors and cooled glove box.
Engine and Performance:
Renault Koleos is expected to be armored with 2.0L capacity common rail diesel engine and this powertrain will be mated with six speed transmission. The base model is capable of generating 148 BHP of power and top trim is capable of generating 173 BHP of power. This source will help Renault Koleos to accelerate from zero to 100 KMPH mark in 9.8 seconds and can reach top speed of 200 KMPH. Read the rest of this entry »