RENAULT Clio · 1.5 dCi Dynamique Basis · Hatchback · 2003 ‐ 2005

In 2003 Renault started manufacture of automobiles type Clio, modification 1.5 dCi Dynamique Basis and closed it in 2005. This three-door hatchback has a length of 3.8 meters, weight 1 tons and is designed to sit 5 person including the driver.

«Clio 1.5 dCi Dynamique Basis» automobile with a 5-speed manual gear shift is fitted to the front-wheels. This auto can speed up for 12.2 seconds to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 175 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail fuel system», which generate a peak output of 80 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 5.3 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 3.5 liters, and the normal fuel consumption is 4.2 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 50 l of diesel, what lets to go roughly 1191 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 259 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension «Transverse arms, independent, » and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 175/65R14.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Clio got the great quantity of stars - four, which indicates that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. In addition to passive safety features (driver, passenger airbags), it is also has active safety features such as Brake assistant, ABS, EBD.