Back in late 2011, Renault revealed the first details and photographs of the Renault Zoe EV featuring a smooth, rounded front end with well integrated headlights. The new face, with slight variations, has since then hacked into other Renault family members such as the Espace and the new Clio. The Fluence mid-life facelift operation shall also see the integration of this wraparound, as latest spyshots reveal.
Now, a new spyshot from Brazil show the second generation Renault Clio receiving yet another cosmetic makeover featuring the aforementioned design updates. Renault may be determined to continue offering the old Clio despite the emergence of its successor. The Clio is being manufactured at the Cordoba plant for over a decade now. The second generation Clio made its global premiere back in 1998, so its somewhat the Maruti Alto of Brazil.
Renault will retain the 75hp 1.2L petrol engine on the Clio and a new catalog of accessories and upgrades are understood to be in the offing. The Clio will come with only five doors and competes with previous generation models that are going strong in Brazil such as the Ford Ka, Peugeot 206 and the Chevrolet Celta.
Will Renault India also use the new design interpretation on the Pulse and Scala when they are due for their mid-life facelifts later this decade?
[Source - Autoplusdigital.com.ar]
