The facelifted 2018 Renault Clio RS is now on sale
in Australia. The revised RS is again
offered in just Sport and Cup forms. Priced from AUD 30,990, the 2018 Clio RS picks up a number of minor aesthetic tweaks,
including a standout styling feature in the form of new combination LED fog,
cornering and side lights, inspired by Renault Sport’s chequered-flag logo.
Tthe updated RS also
gets revised headlight internals, a new front bumper, new LED tail lamps and a
new-look 18-inch wheel design. The 17-inch wheels are unchanged. The RS hatch’s
drivetrain is unchanged, with a 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine
producing 200 Hp and 260 Nm, sent to the front wheels through a six-speed EDC
dual-clutch auto. Paddle shifters are also featured.
Renault says it has also introduced updated,
higher-quality dashboard materials in the cabin, along with an updated version
of its infotainment system with digital radio and the option of Android Auto
(as part of the Entertainment Pack). Front parking sensors have been added,
along with engine idle stop/start, climate control air-con, a tyre pressure
warning system and LED cabin lights.
Black Pack, AUD 500: F1-inspired black blade on front
bumper, black boot lid and black Renault Sport badge, black rear diffuser,
black trim inserts on side door protection and black 17 inch alloy wheels
(Sport only, Cup has black alloys). Leather Pack, AUD 1500: dark leather
upholstery with red highlights and RS badge on front headrest, heated front
seats and height adjustable passenger seat.
Entertainment Pack, AUD 1500: R-LINK navigation and
multimedia system with voice control, Android Auto phone mirroring, RS Monitor,
BOSE premium sound system (four speakers, two dashboard tweeters, bass box and
amplifier) and R-Sound.
2018 Renault Clio RS pricing
- Clio RS Sport – AUD 30,990
- Clio RS Cup – AUD 32,490
All prices exclude on-road costs
