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New Renault Clio RS Rocket Ship
New Renault Clio RS Rocket Ship
Date: 2018-08-24
Taking the Renault Clio's superlative styling and World-Class build quality and giving it enough thrust to have you gasping for air while placing the Clio RS right up there with the top performing Hot Hatch range of cars.
Leaving the jaw dropping performance aside for a moment, I have to reflect on the comfort levels and superior equipment that the Clio RS 18 F1 offers.
A small car with big car elements, you will be very comfortable in the hip hugging bucket seats, while the infotainment and other creature comforts provide a complete range of accessories safety features.
Getting down to the nitty-gritty of the new Clio R.S. 18 and at the top of the list is the 1.6L Turbo-charged engine. This powerhouse has borrowed Formula 1 technology and now produces an awe-inspiring 162kW of power and 280 Newton meters of torque. What that means is eye-watering acceleration, accompanied by an Akrapovic exhaust sound that sent shivers down my spine. The Clio RS also has "Launch Control", a feature that sends you off the starting line in racing car driver, rocket like fashion.
Performance is further enhanced by the tightest of lowered chassis with a front suspension that features hydraulic compression stops. Confidence is further enhanced by the five star Euro NCAP safety rating.
This is a pure bred racing machine that is a collectors item, and there's one waiting for you at Ballito Renault.
Call them on 032 - 946 5280 or visit the new Clio RS18 at their showroom at 8 Moffat Drive Ballito.