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Renault Clio S Launched in the UK

French manufacturer Renault launched in the United Kingdom the Clio S range, a model that will be offered with several sporty enhancements besides the features already available on the Expression specification it is based on.

The first things you'll notice when looking at the car are the 16-inch Polar alloy wheels plus the white front bumper insert and white ‘GT’ rear spoiler, Additionally, the car features optional racing stripes with an "S" incorporated into each of them. Inside, the car is customized with S’ embossed upholstery, leather steering wheel and striking white center console, dashboard inserts and instrument dials.

Only available in three-door configuration, the S Clio will be offered with a choice of three engines, 1.2 16V 75, 1.2 TCe 100 and 1.5 dCi 86, all of which meet Renault’s eco2 criteria.

Pricing for the Clio S starts at £11,209 on-the-road for the 1.2 16V 75 and goes all the way up to £13,458 for the 1.5 dCi 86 A/C. There are four colors available within the new range, namely Glacier White, Pearl Black, Capsicum Red and Extreme Blue.

Renault recently introduced a new version of the Clio, the dCi 85 Renault eco2 that produces only 98 grams of CO2 per kilometer, while fuel consumption goes around 3.7 liters per 100 km (63.5 mpg).

The new Clio version will have the same price tag as the existing model, Renault said in a release, with the first public appearance at the Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, on January 13. The car will go on sale in March 2010 in both three- and five-door configurations, but order books will open in France on February 9.
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