Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024 - Cars on Saturday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. The Renault Clio V (fifth generation) was officially introduced in January 2019, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, offered in a variety of trims including Play, Iconic, S-Edition or the top-spec RS Line, which we have here. The RS Line is essentially a sport-inspired trim that gives the standard Clio a more dynamic, performance-oriented look and feel, without being a full Renault Sport (RS) performance model. It is largely about styling with enhancements of both the interior and exterior, offering a more aggressive design but with standard engine options like the TCe (Turbo Control Efficiency).
Externally some key features of the RS Line include a sportier front bumper with a more aggressive air intake design and honeycomb grille, resembling the high-performance RS models, RS Line badging on the front wings and tailgate, 17” alloy wheels, chrome tailpipe, an F1-inspired front blade (a signature design feature of Renault’s RS cars) in the front bumper and a Sporty rear diffuser. Interior-wise the RS Line features Sports seats, aluminium pedals, red stitching and carbon fibre style interior trim. From a tech perspective the RS Line features a large touchscreen with Renault’s Easy Link infotainment system, Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, SatNav and driver assistance systems like lane-keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking and parking sensors.
From a performance perspective, while the RS Line certainly looks sporty, it is equipped with the regular TCe engines, like the 1-litre 90, 1-litre 100 or the 1. 3-litre 130, offering it a humble prioritising of efficiency and daily usability, over extreme performance, this example being the 1-litre.
In essence, the Clio RS Line is designed for those who want a sportier look and feel without the full performance of a dedicated Renault Sport vehicle.
On offer from a Deceased Estate, this 2012 Renault Clio RS Line TCE was first registered as AV21 WLA in May 2021. Our late vendor purchased it new and was the only owner. Eight delivery miles only.
The V5C has been sent to DVLA by the executor and a new one will need to be applied for in the new owner’s name.
Supplied with its original sales invoice, sundry paperwork and all the usual dealer book pack, manuals, user guides and service books etc.
With sporty looks in top of the range trim, finished in desirable colours and packed full of modern tech and safety features, this lovely little Clio is surely the perfect city runabout or first car?
