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26/01/2012

RENAULT CONFIRMS NEW RANGE LINE-UP FOR FEBRUARY 2012

  • Revised line-up sees facelifted and enhanced equipment Mꨡne 2012 range open for ordering, including three impressive new engines, including 1.5 dCi 110 Stop & StartҠwith class-leading 90g/km of CO2 and 80.7 mpg on the combined cycle. Joins recently revised New Twingo and Scꯩc 2012 models, plus improved specification Clio range

  • Reflecting market demands, range simplication programme sees every model range feature maximum three trim levels, excluding Renaultsport. In reality, this means larger ranges such as Clio and Mꨡne become Expression+, Dynamique TomTom and GT Line TomTom

  • Mirroring New Twingoӳ impressive equipment level confirmed earlier this month, new entry-level Clio Expression+ boasts air conditioning, Bluetooth and iPod/MP3 connectivity. Every Renault car now features todayӳ must-haves as standard

  • Models confirmed as no longer on sale in the UK are: Modus, Kangoo car and Compact van, Wind Roadster, Laguna and Espace. Gordini models are no longer available to order and core Twingo Renaultsport 133 range is slimmed to one version

Fresh from renewing its Twingo and Scenic ranges for 2012, Renault has confirmed details for its revised model line-up, with effect from 1st February. Focusing on more profitable business channels and models more in keeping with its Va Va Voom brand positioning, the French marque is to concentrate on seven core car and van models, plus the arrival of its latest Z.E. models, Twizy and Fluence Z.E., and soon, pre-launch activities for the eagerly-awaited Dacia brand with the Duster SUV and the brand new Sandero supermini.

The traditionally-powered cars in the Renault range continue as follows, with up to three versions per model, excluding Renaultsport. Clio and Mꨡne 2012 will have all three versions, Expression+, Dynamique TomTom and GT Line TomTom.

As announced earlier this month, New Twingo is available in Dynamique trim, priced at ñ0,350, until the arrival of its pocket rocket flagship in the Spring. The restyled Scꯩc and Grand Scꯩc 2012 range is also available to order now, in a simple line-up consisting of five- and seven-seat versions of Dynamique TomTom, plus the option of a premium Luxe Pack. This luxury bundle includes such items as 17ԠSari alloy wheels, BOSE Sound System, Dual-Zone climate control and the new Visio System by Renault (lane departure warning and automatic high/low beam) for ñ,500.

Just weeks after its Twingo and Scꯩc siblings were facelifted for 2012, the Mꨡne 2012 range of Coup鬠Hatch and Sport Tourer also now receives the same treatment. Its new look includes a more contemporary front, while LED daytime running lights provide a distinctive new lighting signature. The bumper features a gloss black finish with chrome highlights, and the selection of wheels has been entirely revised. Just like Scꯩc 2012, it also benefits from Renaultӳ latest three new downsized engines, 1.2 TCe 115, 1.5 dCi 110 Stop & Start and 1.6 dCi 130 Stop & Start, all with impressive fuel economy and emissions figures, not to the detriment of performance and responsiveness. The dCi 110 110hp Stop & StartҠemits class-leading 90g/km of CO2 and 80.7 mpg on the combined cycle.

The Mꨡne 2012 line-up consists of Expression+, Dynamique TomTom and GT Line TomTom. The entry-level gains 16Ԡalloy wheels, upgraded radio with USB connectivity and Bluetooth٠and leather steering wheel, plus cruise control. Dynamique TomTom adds LEDs, plus 17Ԡalloy wheels as a no-cost option, while the halo model GT Line TomTom features Arkamys 3D Sound audio system, auto parking brake and rear parking camera with rear parking sensors.

On Coup鮃abriolet, the main range remains unchanged, but welcomes a striking ivory coloured new special edition Floride drop-top with two-tone red and ivory leather upholstery, harking back to the original model of the same name from the 1960s, priced at ò4,375.

Renaultӳ all-new Clio IV, the first new model designed and created under the leadership of Laurens Van Den Acker, will be revealed later this year. So, in the meantime, the current range will start with a new Expression+ to sit below the core seller Dynamique TomTom, and flagship GT Line TomTom. The latest addition gains air conditioning, BluetoothΠand iPodίportable music player connectivity, meaning that every Renault car now features todayӳ must-have equipment items as standard. The top-of-the-range GT Line TomTom also welcomes ESC.

As part of its model review, the Renault models no longer on sale in the UK are Modus, Kangoo car and Compact van, Wind Roadster, Laguna and Espace. Gordini models are also no longer available to order and the core Twingo Renaultsport 133 range has been slimmed down to one version. Pocket rocket thrillseekers will still be able to specify the grin-inducing Cup chassis as an option.

For further information and test drives, please contact the Platinum Renault Sales teams on 01225 485400 (Bath) or 01225 759525 (Trowbridge), or visit www.platinumrenault.co.uk

All information correct at time of published date. All information and/or offers are subject to amendment or withdrawal without notice.

  
  
  

  


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