During the press conference of the Renault-Nissan group, called “Drive the change 2016”, Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Renault first released an image of the next generation of Clio.
Of course the image has a really low quality, but it still confirms the release of probably the most significant model, in terms of sales, from the French carmaker in a long time. The current generation of Clio is not exactly an ugly car, in fact in RS form it's a stunner, but the front end styling looks to be totally changed.
At the front, the Clio will have the same big Renault badge and brand new grille design that extends to the headlights as the DeZir and CAPTUR concepts. In this aspect, it will differ from all the current offerings from the company.
During the conference, Ghosn also announced he wants to have 44 models across the group’s brands by 2013 and 48 in 2016, compared to just 40 last year and 30 in 2005. In Europe, alongside the EV range, new models will be launched, such as second phase of the current Twingo in 2011, the new Clio we just mentioned in 2012 and, under the Dacia brand, a new family car and a small light commercial vehicle in 2012.
“A more competitive Renault meeting stakeholder’s expectations. A strong Renault with a powerful brand image and a benchmark level of quality and services that will make all our employees proud. A Renault established in its French roots and at ease all over the world, making mobility affordable for all everywhere. A sustainable Renault in line with the energy and environmental challenges of the 21st century,” commented Ghosn.
Of course the image has a really low quality, but it still confirms the release of probably the most significant model, in terms of sales, from the French carmaker in a long time. The current generation of Clio is not exactly an ugly car, in fact in RS form it's a stunner, but the front end styling looks to be totally changed.
At the front, the Clio will have the same big Renault badge and brand new grille design that extends to the headlights as the DeZir and CAPTUR concepts. In this aspect, it will differ from all the current offerings from the company.
During the conference, Ghosn also announced he wants to have 44 models across the group’s brands by 2013 and 48 in 2016, compared to just 40 last year and 30 in 2005. In Europe, alongside the EV range, new models will be launched, such as second phase of the current Twingo in 2011, the new Clio we just mentioned in 2012 and, under the Dacia brand, a new family car and a small light commercial vehicle in 2012.
“A more competitive Renault meeting stakeholder’s expectations. A strong Renault with a powerful brand image and a benchmark level of quality and services that will make all our employees proud. A Renault established in its French roots and at ease all over the world, making mobility affordable for all everywhere. A sustainable Renault in line with the energy and environmental challenges of the 21st century,” commented Ghosn.