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GT 120 EDC versions extend Clio range

· GT 120 EDC derivatives of Renault Clio to go on sale from June 13, 2013, priced at €20,990 for Clio GT 120 EDC ‘Hatchback' and €21,590 for Clio Estate GT 120 EDC ‘Estate'.

· These new versions will be powered by the TCe120 engine mated to EDC dual clutch transmission.

· Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, Clio GT stands out through the following features:

- Specific front and rear bumpers, plus extra-tinted rear glass.
- 17-inch wheels, GT badging, Renault Sport-type sill guards and pedal caps.
- Specific upholstery, dashboard design and sports seats.
- Leather-trimmed steering wheel with gearshift paddles.
- R-Link multimedia system fitted as standard equipment.

Renault has expanded its range of sporty cars. Following Clio Hatchback, Clio Estate and Clio R.S.200, it has now introduced GT versions of the model aimed at customers who want a sporty look but who are not in the market for the performance of an R.S. model.

Clio GT 120 EDC's sporty exterior features a front bumper incorporating wide-set LED lights, a special rear bumper design, twin exhaust tailpipes, body-coloured side protective mouldings with dark metal insert, dark metal door mirror housings, extra-tinted rear glass and special 17-inch wheels, plus GT badging beneath the Renault logo at the front and on the tailgate. The tailgate of the Hatchback of Clio GT 120 EDC features the spoiler from Clio R.S.

New Clio GT 120 EDC can be ordered in a Malte Blue finish.

Inside, the seats boast specific upholstery with GT-branded head rests. The upper part of the dashboard features a speckled grey finish, in addition to grey trim highlights. The two fixed EDC gearshift paddles are mounted behind the leather-trimmed sports steering wheel.

Like Clio R.S., Clio GT 120 EDC is fitted with aluminium pedal caps and Renault Sport-badged door sill guards.

Clio GT 120 EDC's standard equipment list also includes the in-dash, connected R-Link multimedia tablet.

Equipment:

Clio GT 120 EDC = Clio Intens, plus...

- 17-inch GT alloy wheels,
-Sport chassis,
-R.S. Drive,
-R-Link,
-Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles,
-Special GT upholstery,
-Specific front and rear bumpers,
-Twin exhaust tailpipes,
-Spare wheel.

Option
Tax-paid price
Rear parking sensors
€250
Reversing camera
€450
Metallic paint
€470
Special metallic finish (Flamme Red, Malte Blue)
€570
Leather upholstery and heated seats
€1,250
Fixed glass sunroof
€400
RS Monitor 2.0
€250

Clio GT 120 EDC and Clio Estate GT 120 EDC are exclusively available with the TCe120 EDC. This 1.2 litre 120hp turbo engine delivers peak torque of 190Nm and drives through six-speed dual-clutch transmission. With this powertrain, Clio GT 120 EDC's combined-cycle fuel consumption is just 5.2 litres/100 km, equivalent to CO2 emissions of 120g/km.

Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, Clio GT 120 EDC's chassis incorporates features specifically designed to provide a keener handling edge than the core Clio range: the front springs and dampers are respectively 40% and 30% stiffer, while the bump stops have been adapted accordingly.

Clio GT 120 EDC's multi-mode R.S. Drive function allows drivers to choose between a number of power steering calibrations and accelerator pedal and dual-clutch automatic transmission mappings. In ‘Sport' mode, acceleration is more responsive and gearshifts are faster.

Clio GT 120 EDC will be available at Renault dealers from 13 June, 2013, priced at €20,990 and €21,590 for the Hatchback and Estate versions respectively.