French auto maker Renault has had a very busy start of the year, with nearly a handful of special edition versions announced for its best selling models. In February, for instance, not a day has passed without Renault presenting a few extra features designed for its cars.
Today is no exception, with the car maker introducing the XV de France limited edition versions for the Clio and the Megane. Meant to symbolize the commitment of the car maker to the country's rugby team, the special versions will build on previous such models, but with a twist.
With the bodies of the car painted to resemble the blue rugby colors of the rugby team (aside for the usual colors of the two models), XV de France come with TEP coated fabric for the upholstery, as well as a wide range of infotainment features designed specifically for the models.
“Renault sees rugby as a valuable territory of expression, complementary to that afforded by motor sports. Our involvement in rugby, exemplified by the new XV de France versions, nourishes customer relations and provides inspiration for our dealer network of 5,000 outlets,” said Guillaume Josselin, Renault head of marketing & communications.
The features created for XV de France editions are listed below:
Clio:
- FFR arms on front wings
- bumpers and mirrors in body color
- protective trims in gloss black
- door handles in body color
- Lyria 16” alloy wheels
- tinted windows
- chrome lengthwise roof rails
- electric rear windows
- climate pack (automatic air conditioning and automatic lights and wipers)
- Radiosat Classic 80W CD MP3 Bluetooth sound system with RCA connector
- cruise control with speed limiter
- mahogany brown finish on central console, dashboard trim, air vents and door handles
- Burton/Tweedy upholstery in dark brown textile and TEP fabric with FFR logo embossed on
- front headrests, and door inserts in mahogany brown TEP fabric
- door handles in mahogany brown
- stitched fabric dashboard trim
Megane:
- FFR arms on front wings
- bumpers and mirrors in body color
- protective trims in body color
- Sari 17” alloy wheels
- chrome trim radiator grille
- tinted windows
- front and rear parking sensors
- Carminat TomTom® Live satnav
- Sari 17'’ alloy wheels
- electrically adjustable fold-bock mirrors
- front and rear mats with embroidered FFR logo
- special Marron Glacé dashboard trim with FFR logo
- Marron Glacé finish for central console, air vents and door handles
- front door inserts and central armrest in dark brown stitched TEP
- chrome door handles
- Burton/Tweedy upholstery in dark brown textile and TEP fabric with FFR logo embossed on
- front headrests
- perforated leather steering wheel with satin chrome inserts and gearshift knob in dark brown
- leather
Prices for the models start at EUR17,250 (for the Clio) and EUR23,600 (Megane). Combined, Renault will release 15,500 special edition versions (5,500 Meganes and 10,000 Clios) will be sold throughout the year.