2017 Renault Clio pricing and specifications

The 2017 Renault Clio has landed in Australian showrooms this week, bringing sharper pricing and more equipment to the fold.

Renault Australia has confirmed the baby hatch will start at $15,990 (plus on-road costs) for the entry-level Life manual, $2000 less than before. It will move up to $22,990 (plus on-road costs) for the Intens and GT-Line variants.

Eventually, the range-topping 2017 Clio RS hot hatch will join the local portfolio, with an anticipated mid-year arrival.

Entry-level variants of the Clio score a 900cc turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine developing 66kW and 135Nm of torque, mated to a five-speed manual. A six-speed dual-clutch transmission is tied to the higher-specification 1.2-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder, which makes 88kW and 190Nm.

The light nip and tuck also extends to a wider front grille and a redesigned bumper at the rear that’s said to be more robust than the one it replaces.

In terms of spec, the Life model (available currently for $17,990 drive away in manual guise and $19,990 drive away in automatic form) comes equipped with 16-inch wheels (with hubcaps), keyless entry and start, automatic headlights, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors, electric windows and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The mid-grade Zen (from $19,990 plus ORCs) adds LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, fog lights, front parking sensors, satellite navigation, gloss black exterior treatment and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Luxury or sportiness is leveraged depending on whether you opt for the Intens variant or GT-Line.

The Intens plays on the luxury theme with chrome window trims, hands-free parking assistant with side parking sensors, a driver’s armrest, LED cabin lighting, 3D Arkamys audio system, upgraded navigation system, height-adjustable passenger seat, artificial leather/velvet upholstery, climate control, rear privacy glass and 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels.

The GT-Line is more in line with sporty attributes, thanks to Renault Sport-inspired highlights for the interior upholstery, aluminium sports pedals, GT-Line badging, a rear spoiler, leather handbrake handle and with 17-inch alloy wheels.

As before, a host of no-cost option personalisation packages are available across the Clio range.

Metallic paint adds $550 to the sticker price, while a panoramic sunroof ($1000), Bose sound system ($500) and heated leather front seats ($1500) are available as optional extras on certain models.

The 2017 Clio range is available from this week.

2017 Renault Clio pricing

Life manual – $15,990 plus on-road costs ($17,990 drive away)
Life EDC – $17,990 plus on-road costs ($19,990 drive away)
Zen EDC – $19,900 plus on-road costs
Intens – $22,990 plus on-road costs
GT-Line – $22,990 plus on-road costs