Renault launched in France the Clio Estate Exception,a model that combines dynamic performance, looks and safety. Based on the Dynamique equipment level, it comes with 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels, extra-tinted rear glass, part-leather upholstery and cruise control with speed limiter.

This special edition version also features the same equipment as the Dynamique version (front airbags, side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, manual climate control, leather steeringwheel and gearlever knob, additional cornering lights, foglamps, black headlamp masks and removable, completely flat boot floor, etc.).

Clio Estate Exception is available in the following body colours: Extrême Blue, Blue Grey, Cendré Beige, Cassiopé Grey, Eclipse Grey, Platine Grey, Nacré Black, Dyna Red and Vif Red.

Clio Estate Exception has been on sale in France since October 1, with prices starting from €17,400.

Press release after the jump.

2009 Renault Clio Estate Exception

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Press release

One in seven Clio models sold in Europe is a Clio Estate, a model which is enjoying considerable success. To build on its popularity, Renault has introduced the special edition Clio Estate Exception which marks an equipment upgrade. Like the special edition Clio Hatchback of the same name, Clio Estate Exception combines dynamic performance, looks and safety. Based on the Dynamique equipment level, it comes with 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels, extra-tinted rear glass, part-leather upholstery and cruise control with speed limiter.

Clio Estate Exception has been on sale in France since October 1, with prices starting from €17,400. This special edition version will also be marketed in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland.

Success story


With more than 40,700 orders placed since its launch (including 15,400 in France), Clio Estate has met with considerable success and accounts for 13.5% of all Clio III sales (15% in France). Meanwhile, the special edition Clio Exception accounts for 10% of all Clio Hatchback sales. Today, Renault has combined these two success stories with the introduction of Clio Estate Exception, a special edition ideally suited to customers looking for a compact estate with plenty of character which combines dynamic performance, great looks and a generous carrying capacity (410dm3).

An upper-range special edition


Based on the Dynamique version, Clio Estate Exception features a range of high-end equipment and materials:

Exterior styling:

 

  • 15-inch Mahonia aluminium alloy wheels,
  • extra-tinted rear glass.

 

Interior styling and equipment:

 

  • specific part-leather upholstery with visible stitching,
  • specific front and rear carpet mats,
  • leather steeringwheel,
  • specific 'CLIO'-badged door sill,
  • satin-effect anodized fascia and dashboard strip,
  • white instrument backgrounds,
  • cruise control with speed limiter.


This special edition version also features the same equipment as the Dynamique version (front airbags, side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, manual climate control, leather steeringwheel and gearlever knob, additional cornering lights, foglamps, black headlamp masks and removable, completely flat boot floor, etc.).

Clio Estate Exception is available in the following body colours: Extrême Blue, Blue Grey, Cendré Beige, Cassiopé Grey, Eclipse Grey, Platine Grey, Nacré Black, Dyna Red and Vif Red.

Prices and engines:


Clio Estate Exception has been on sale in France since October 1. This special edition version will also be marketed in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, Slovenia and Switzerland. Three of the four available engines comply with the three Renault eco2 criteria (dCi 70 and 85, TCe 100).