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Renault, Honda, Hyundai and Citroen ready raft of new models
publication date: Oct 3, 2011
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Renaultsport is launching Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider,
a highly exclusive limited edition of the award-winning hot hatch.
With a wealth of
extra equipment over the standard Renaultsport version on which it is based,
this limited run of 50 cars for UK customers offers exclusivity and style. A first for Renault,
and highly exclusive, even amongst the most expensive cars on the market today,
Raider is finished in matt Renault i.d. paintwork. |  | The choice of matt Stealth
Grey or Diavolo Red is contrasted by a gloss black finish to the roof, rear
spoiler, F1-style front blade, rear diffuser and door mirrors.
This gloss black
finish is also applied to the 18" ‘Interlagos' alloy wheels, one inch larger
diameter than the standard 200 wheels. These are fitted with Bridgestone
RE 050A tyres, as used on the record-breaking Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy.
Naturally, the
acclaimed Cup chassis is standard featuring a lower ride height, stiffer
springs and dampers, quicker steering ratio and red finish to the Brembo brake
callipers. The exterior finish is rounded off by extra-tinted rear side
and tailgate windows and a Raider badge.
A warm interior welcomes
the driver. Leather upholstered Recaro seats are complimented by the zinc
grey finish to the centre console and fascia inserts. Contrasting with
this is a white rev counter. Bluetooth, USB connectivity, automatic
climate control and Renaultsport carpet mats are also fitted.
A numbered plate
identifies the number in the 50 production run. Customers can order their
Raider with a no cost choice of either Renaultsport Monitor - Renaultsport's
on-board telemetry system - or Carminat TomTom Live satellite navigation.
The Clio
Renaultsport 200 Raider will be available to order from the end of October when
further details and pricing will be announced. | | |  | Honda has revealed prices for the new 2012 Civic
will range from £16,495 OTR for the entry-level 1.4-litre 100PS i-VTEC SE and
from £26,595 OTR for the top of the range Civic 2.2 i-DTEC EX GT.
The car will
also be available in the familiar SE, ES, EX and EX GT trim levels offering
customers generous equipment as standard.
| | The new 2012 Civic was unveiled at the
Frankfurt Motor Show last month and order books at Honda dealerships are now
open with cars arriving in dealerships during January. | | | Hyundai has given
full pricing, specification and insurance group ratings for the all-new i40
Saloon.
On sale from 5
January 2012, prices will start from £17,395 on the road with insurance from
Group 12E; and as with the i40 Tourer, will offer customers a high level of
standard specification coupled with competitive cost of ownership. |  | Also, with the
lowest ‘Benefit in Kind'(BIK) cost in class for key diesel derivatives, the
Hyundai i40 range will become an attractive alternative for company car
drivers.
There will be ten
models in Active, Style and Premium levels of trim. | | |  | Citroën is extending
its successful C4 range with the introduction of the New Citroën C4
AIRCROSS.
This new Citroën
body style draws upon the brand's technological excellence, combining the grip
of an off-roader with the ride and driveability of a saloon. With two
and four-wheel drive it will
go on sale in UK during the second half of 2012. |
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