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Old 05-09-2013, 09:03 PM   #1
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Default New Renault Clio IV Review: Tis a potential class leader - "A new ballgame"

Here it Be..

Priced from $16,790

Sat-nav as standard in all but the entry model

Five-year warranty & Five-years roadside assistance.

Capped price servicing ($299 for its annual service over the first three years)

Parts are priced among the cheapest in the sector – beaten only by the Fiesta among popular light cars.










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In this, for quality feel, it is a match for the [VW] Polo

What sets it apart in a sector where there are some very good buys – like the Fiesta, i20, and Mazda2 – is the Clio’s quite amazing on-road comfort and equally amazing quietness.

For refinement on ratty Aussie roads, Renault’s new Clio has all-comers in the sector shot to bits. None of its competitors can match it.
Full Review: http://www.themotorreport.com.au/572...-and-dynamique

Looks like a cracking good buy in this sector. The RS should be good for those who want a DSG 4 door hot hatch.. Me, I'm still a little too immature to require a DSG 4 door car

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Old 05-09-2013, 09:14 PM   #2
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Default Re: New Renault Clio IV Review: Tis a potential class leader - "A new ballgame"

nice car, seen a stack of them (RS) heading up St Kilda road the last couple of mornings. I saw some kind of promotion they were doing on the corner of St Kilda and I think Leopold St.
Actually look a lot bigger than the previous model.
The DSG puts me off a bit, nice car though, a manual and it would get a look in as a replacement for the XR5.
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Old 06-09-2013, 07:46 AM   #3
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Default Re: New Renault Clio IV Review: Tis a potential class leader - "A new ballgame"

I agree with you Wretched, if the new Clio RS was a manual then I would definitely be looking at one myself. As soon as I hear DSG it just turns me off completely.
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Old 06-09-2013, 09:18 AM   #4
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I agree with you Wretched, if the new Clio RS was a manual then I would definitely be looking at one myself. As soon as I hear DSG it just turns me off completely.
I hear there is a Fiesta ST released for you mate.
New Clio looks the goods though.
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Old 06-09-2013, 09:48 AM   #5
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That looks good!! capped price servicing cheaper than Fiesta. Unusual for a Euro car..The competition in small cars just keeps getting better..the interior colour scheme is brighter than Fez..The orange looks good!!! Its game on !!
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Old 06-09-2013, 10:11 AM   #6
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Never driven one, but looks interesting. My conservative nature will steer me towards a Fiesta.
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Different, which is a good thing. The warranty and roadside is a big thing should bring in the sales, Renault are really trying, good on them.
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Old 06-09-2013, 10:51 AM   #8
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Fail...Aussies seem to like boring kias mazdas and white toyotas........they may sell a handful
Looks ok to me but will date fast with all that colour inside...ewwww
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Fail...Aussies seem to like boring kias mazdas and white toyotas........they may sell a handful
Looks ok to me but will date fast with all that colour inside...ewwww
Bit harsh ! Give the car a go you not even see it or had a drive in one . Can't do much worse than the falcon @ the moment
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