Test Renault Clio Sport Tourer 1.5 dCi 90 Intens - Rebelliousness

Both slim and offers a real safe,
break Clio is part of this ...

As exuberant as its predecessor was bland, this Clio Estate interpreter small breaks hunting with talent. Sexier than ever, do not forget to provide consistent performance with this 90 hp diesel, although modularity malice we deplore.

A low sound, guttural, invaded the cabin each acceleration, accompanied by a "Wabro" equally suggestive walk at sunrise.
No, I do not dream, I am on board the latest Clio Estate diesel ... Except that, for a few minutes, I play with the application R-Sound Effect, comes with R-link. This system connected Renault finally available for sale (optional addition, after six months, an annual subscription), has many applications (news, fuel prices, sudoku ...) with R-Sound Effect, which allows simulate a choice of noise Clio V6 Laguna V6 and Clio RS through the speakers of the audio equipment. It's fun two minutes, then quickly tiring, so far without it. However, this gadget emphasizes the playful nature of this little break, which has thrown away the bland style of its predecessor. Worked with his profile, sensual rear fenders and rear handles hidden in the amounts, the latest is downright spectacular. Overdose is even brushes with red that generously dressed dashboard, seats and door against.

Spectacular and well equipped, the interior is
disappointing, however, by the quality ...

Benefits
    Spacious trunk
    Effective and safe chassis
    Restraint
Pitfalls of
    Modularity limited safe
    Diesel growling
    Light finish

For the rest, we find ourselves facing a Clio five "normal" doors. 21 more inches in length (4.27 m) resulting from the stretch-to-rear overhangs, habitability does not progress: we just noted a gain of 2 inches in height, with the pavilion located above . If, before the place is not lacking behind must deal with a reduced shoulder width (120 cm instead of 129 on the previous break). Involved, the particular design of the doors, nibbling centimeters. In short, the increased benefits only template box, which displays 370 dm ³ (under the canopy) to 980 dm ³ (seats folded), slightly better under the cargo cover that offered a Seat Ibiza ST (340 to 1120 dm3). The French break is less spark in land of his trunk, even if two tricks are present. First, the floor is still removable with a position to obtain a nearly flat floor once the records of the folded seat. Then, using the back reclining front right horizontally, it can carry items up to 2.48 m long.

Stable, efficient and comfortable,
this ensures Clio break on the road

Malin, although welcome to have a canopy that retracts automatically and has a dedicated storage (as before). Otherwise, Renault has what it takes to fit his Estate remains on the road. With spring stiffness increased by 10% and increased diameter anti-roll bars, he reveals an enviable balance. Well served by a convincing power steering assistance, size road with talent led by the diesel dCi 90. This four-cylinder we would like a little more filled under 1500 r / min and less growling on acceleration, but its effective reminders in the fourth and measured appetite (only 6 l/100 km on average) make a good companion. It remains to deal with the poor finish in places and a rather high access rate with the dCi 90.