New Clio ‘S’ designed to give sport-look and accessible style with affordable prices and frugal engines
Clio S range priced from £11,209 to £13,458 on-the-road
Available to order now and in showrooms from March
While its flagship Renaultsport models continue to raise the hot hatch bar and obliterate their rivals in equal measure, Renault is also seeking to bring the sporty look and feel to the core Clio range with the launch of a new ‘S’ version.

Resurrecting the successful Clio S formula from the early 90s, the new three-door versions hark back to the original through their trademark white 16-inch ‘Polar’ alloy wheels. Among the other cosmetic changes, are a white front bumper insert and white ‘GT’ rear spoiler, while to the sides and roof, some optional slightly less subtle white racing stripes catch the eye with an ‘S’ incorporated into each band. Completing the package, are extra tinted rear windows and tailgate for a truly contemporary look.

The sporty theme continues on the inside, with a bespoke interior including ‘S’ embossed upholstery, leather steering wheel and striking white centre console, dashboard inserts and instrument dials.

The new entrants are based on the Expression specification, currently only available on five-door. They come with a choice of three responsive and frugal 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 new Clio S versions starts at £11,209 on-the-road for the 1.2 16V 75, rising to £13,458 for the 1.5 dCi 86 A/C. Buyers have a choice of four colours for the latest addition to Renault’s ever-popular supermini range: Glacier White, Pearl Black, Capsicum Red and Extreme Blue.

New entry-level Coupé dCi 150 launched at £19,995 MRRP
Carminat TomTom fitted as standard
Over £2,100 saving on previous dCi 150 version
Available to order now with first deliveries from January
Renault pre-empts the Christmas sales with the introduction of a new entry-level version of its stunning Laguna Coupé. The Coupé TomTom is based on the dCi 150 with the addition of Renault’s innovative Carminat TomTom system, automatic parking brake and stylish satin chrome centre console.

Priced from just £19,995 on-the-road, the Coupé TomTom represents a saving of over £2,100 compared to the previous entry-level version when equipped to a similar level.

As befits a luxury coupé, standard equipment levels are already impressive. The Coupé TomTom also includes Arkamys 3D Sound 140W audio system with MP3 CD reader and Bluetooth, 18” ‘Interlagos’ alloy wheels, eight airbags, automatic lights and wipers, dual zone climate control, electric heated door mirrors, MP3 player connection, rear parking sensors, Super Fold rear seat system and xenon headlights.

As well as its generous equipment list, the Laguna Coupé TomTom offers ample opportunity to tailor versions to individual tastes through several options including cruise control with speed limiter (£250), metallic paint (£395), Multi-functional TunePoint (£175), hands free card (£250) and tyre pressure monitor (£250).

The stylish coupé undercuts its rivals, the BMW 320d SE by a significant £8,535 (£28,530 OTR) and Peugeot 407 Sport HDi 163 by £2,995 (£22,990 OTR).

New Laguna Coupé TomTom is available to order now with first deliveries due in January. For more information, visit www.renault.co.uk or your nearest Renault dealer.