2013 Renault Clio live at the 2012 Paris Show

The fourth-generation 2013 Renault Clio is scheduled to hit European showrooms shortly after debut at the Paris Auto Show this morning and it will be offered exclusively as a five-door model.

Heavily inspired by the DeZir concept car, the 2013 Renault Clio RS will be sold only with a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine linked to a small turbocharger and six-speed transmission. It has the amount of power 197hp (200PS) at 6,000 rpm and a higher peak torque at 240Nm (+25Nm) reaches this peak torque at 1,750 rpm.

As standard, the 2013 Renault Clio comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, angular headlights, the unique grille and sill extensions.

As for the cabin, sports bucket seats and can upgrade wrapped around in leather; red accents used throughout; hands free entry; touchscreen navigation; a sports steering wheel flanked; R-Link infotainment system and a dedicated instrument package.

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