Is the Renault Clio coming to Australia?
Renault Clio, Zoe and Kadjar axed, but brand confirms new models and commits to a long-term Australian future. The Renault Clio has been discontinued in Australia. Renault says it will remain in Australia for the long haul, despite falling sales in recent years forcing a reshuffle of the French brand’s local line-up.
When did the Renault Clio come out?
1990
The Renault Clio is a supermini car (B-segment), produced by French automobile manufacturer Renault. It was launched in 1990, and entered its fifth generation in 2019.
Are Renault pulling out of Australia?
Renault cars will continue to be sold in Australia, however the brand is about be represented locally by an independent distributor. UPDATE, 4 February 2021: Renault Australia has today confirmed the French brand will be handled locally by independent distributor Ateco from April 2021.
Has the Renault Clio been discontinued?
However, fast forward to 2020, and Renault has sold just 22 examples of the run-out model. There will be no more Renault Clio hatchbacks left in local showrooms once remaining stock sells out.
Where is Renault Clio built?
Currently, Renault builds the Clio in Flins, France; Novo Mesto, Slovenia; and Bursa Turkey. In future 94 percent of the Clios will be built in Bursa and Novo Mesto, according to one industry source, with the remaining 6 percent assembled at Flins.
Where are Renault manufactured?
Headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, the Renault group is made up of the namesake Renault marque and subsidiaries, Alpine, Renault Sport (Gordini), Automobile Dacia from Romania, Renault Samsung Motors from South Korea, and AvtoVAZ from Russia.
Does Renault still make Clio?
Renault has cancelled plans to bring its high-tech baby Clio hatchback Down Under. Initially set to land in the middle of 2020, the all-new Clio’s business case was nixed by slowing sales for light cars. Honda used the same reasoning to justify axing the Jazz, and Ford only brings the Fiesta ST hot hatch to Australia.
Is the Renault Clio still sold in Australia?
The new-generation Clio light hatchback will not be sold in Australia. Renault Australia has abandoned its plans to sell the new-generation Clio and facelifted Zoe light hatchbacks as part of its SUV focus, which will continue with the new-generation Captur light SUV in the first quarter of next year.
How big is the new Renault Clio car?
Measuring in at 4048mm long, standing 1440mm and 1798mm wide tall the 2019 Renault Clio is 14mm shorter, 30mm lower but around 66mm wider than the current car.
When does the Renault Clio Hybrid come out?
A year after launch in 2020, Renault has confirmed it will introduce its first Clio hybrid that will combine a small 66kW petrol engine with a 30kW electric motor and a small 1.2kWh battery.
What’s the name of the new Renault SUV in Australia?
As reported in detail in a link above, Renault Australia will discontinue the recently launched Kadjar small SUV in the second half of next year, with it to be replaced by the coupe -style Arkana.