2005 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi Extreme II Full Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

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For more in depth reviews check my channel: www.youtube.com Filmed by: Tomaž Kožar Jesenice Interior/practicality The cabin has always been one of the most spacious in the supermini class, with room for five adults at a pinch. Hatchback models feature a useful 288-litre boot that can be extended to 1038-litres with the rear seats folded flat. Go for the Sport Tourer and these figures increase to 439-litres and 1277-litres respectively. Whatever bodystyle you plump for you'll get the same well laid out and solidly constructed interior. Dynamique models and above get a classy soft touch dashboard finish and air-conditioning.Driving experience Like its predecessor the Clio serves-up a fine balance between ride and handling. Turn into a corner and the Renault displays poise, grip and balance, while the supple suspension effortlessly soaks up poor surfaces. Only the numb electrically-assisted steering spoils the dynamic. For ultimate thrills there's the Renaultsport 200, which is made even sharper with the optional, lower and stiffer Cup chassis. This model is a true performance bargain, delivering driver involvement to match much pricier machinery. Engines/performance The smooth and quiet 1.5-litre dCi diesels are the engines to go for, with both the 85bhp and 106bhp versions delivering enough punch effortlessly keep up with more powerful machines and 60mpg fuel returns. The latter unit comes with a six-speed manual gearbox for relaxed motorway cruising. The range of five <b>...</b>

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Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

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