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Renault Clio 4

Hopes are pinned on the all-new Clio to help Renault recover lost ground...

It is already set for local sales, continuing the emphasis on hot hatches with a RenaultSport twist.

"In Paris they will have the Clio 4 and that will be the first of the production cars with the new design cues," says Rudi Koenig, managing director of Renault Australia.

"We have the Clio Sport in the current generation and will have the same in the next generation. Whether we get the rest of the range depends on the price. At the moment the Clio is not price competitive."

Koenig says the Clio will follow the new compact Megane as Renault looks to recover lost ground in showrooms.

"Our sales haven't been as strong as we would have expected. The timing hasn't worked for us," he says.

"Our new models are coming from the last quarter. We'll catch up and have a good year next year."

Paul Gover
Paul Gover is a former CarsGuide contributor. During decades of experience as a motoring journalist, he has acted as chief reporter of News Corp Australia. Paul is an all-round automotive expert and specialises in motorsport.
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