Renault's->ke72 plans of establishing a name for itself in the sports hatchback market came to a head at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show->ke228, as the French automaker debuted the Clio GT.

Unfortunately, the Clio GT doesn't come close to approaching the performance credentials of the 200-horsepower Clio RS 200 Turbo that was introduced late last year. But fret not, because Renault and its sports car division, RenaultSport, did some justice to the car's engine to justify giving it the GT name.

Although Renault said that the Clio RS 200 and the Clio GT 120 share similar technical credentials, including turbocharged downsized petrol engines, EDC dual-clutch six-speed multi-mode transmission, steering-column-mounted gear shift paddles, and specific chassis settings, the former's 1.6-liter turbocharged engine's output of 200 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque is more powerful than the GT's likely output of 120 horsepower.

In the Clio GT's corner though is that its engine comes equipped with direct fuel-injection while also having an EDC transmission whose gear shifts deliver dynamic performance credentials. On top of all that, the Clio GT's powerplant features significantly lower CO2 emissions of only 120g/km and a combined-cycle fuel consumption of just 5.2 liters/100km (45.2 mpg).

Aerodynamically, the Clio GT was developed with a slew of new components, including a new front bumper, a more pronounced grille, new door and mirror trims, larger air vents, and newly configured LED daytime running lights that now find themselves moved into the spoiler.

2013 Renault Clio GT

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Renault Clio GT
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 120
  • Torque: 140
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