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First 2014 Renault Clio Sedan Renderings

The first images of the 2014 Clio Sedan have surface on the Internet, giving us a look at the new Renault design cues.
Renault Clio Sedan Render 3 photos
Photo: TheophilusChin
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Based on the new Renault Clio hatchback, the B-segment sedan version looks very nice, featuring design styles used on the DeZir Concept and also from the Captur and Frenzy prototypes, leaving the hatch way back in proportions and style matters. Le’s hope that the French automaker will produce it in this form in the near future.

The fourth generation Renault Clio on which this rendered sedan is based, was launched at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, hitting the dealerships one month later. The engine range includes a new three-cylinder 900cc Energy TCe producing 90 hp, a 1.2-liter TCe with 120 hp and a 1.5-liter dCi diesel engine that boasts an output of either 75 or 90 hp.

Of course, if we really want to play games of the imagination, a Clio RS sedan would be awesome. While the 1.6-liter turbo engine would have a slightly heavier load to hall, the longer body would make it slightly more compliant in the corners.

The sad news for everybody who's fallen in love with the Clio sedan is that Renault won't build one. The old Clio-shaped Symbol model has been replaced by one that's based on the Dacia Logan sedan of similar size shape.

It's available with all the engines we mentioned above except for the RS powerhouse and may even get an Easy-R automatic gearbox in a few years.

The Symbol features the same overall body shape as the Logan, but gets a new front bumper and other small tweaks. Inside, the climate control and wide window knobs are taken directly from the Clio, being of higher quality than on the Logan. Finally, markets like Brazil and Russia sell the Renault Symbol as the Renault Logan.

Demand is high, but we can't help wonder what would happen if the rendering above were to suddenly become a production reality.

Source: TheophilusChin
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