Renault has a hot hatch
version of the car available in certain South American markets. It's called the
Sandero RS, and it carries the Diamond badge on the outside, in addition to a
bunch of visual updates, and since earlier this summer, it's also available in
a limited edition: the Racing Spirit.
The new Renault
Sandero RS Racing Spirit won't set any Nurburgring lap records, and it doesn’t
pose a threat for the modern super hot hatches out there. However, thanks to
its old school naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, it's
certainly makes for an interesting addition to the segment.
It feeds 150 PS to the front axle via a
six-speed manual gearbox, and the French automaker claims that the 0 to 100
km/h sprint takes 8 seconds, while top speed stands at 202 km/h.
And what's the starting price of this Sandero, you
may ask? Well, 66,400 Brazilian Real, which equals US$ 21,125. This could land you
a new Ford Fiesta ST in the United States, as the subcompact hot hatch can be
had from US$ 21,140.
Before deciding on whether or not you like the
Renault Sandero RS Racing Spirit, you should take a look at the commercial
released by the brand's Argentinean arm, which celebrates the car's arrival in
that market.
