The Renault Clio is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. Originally launched in 1990, it is currently in its fourth generation as of 2012. The Clio has seen substantial critical and commercial success, being consistently one of Europe’s top-selling cars since its launch,[1] and it is largely credited with restoring Renault’s reputation and stature after a difficult second half of the 1980s. The Clio is only one of the two cars, the other being the Volkswagen Golf, to have been elected European Car of the Year twice, in 1991 and in 2006.
The Renault Symbol, or Thalia in some markets, is a supermini car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault.[1] It was introduced in late 1999, under the Clio Symbol name, as the saloon version of the second generation Renault Clio, and unlike the hatchback it was marketed only in those countries where saloons were traditionally preferred over hatchbacks,[2] while it was not available in Western Europe.[3]
The second generation has a different design than the third generation Clio and is built on the platform of the first generation car. A third generation has been introduced in late 2012, as a rebadged version of the second generation Dacia Logan.
In late 1999, the Clio Symbol began production in Turkey, as the saloon version of the Clio II.[5] It was subsequently launched in other countries, under different names, depending of the market: Clio Symbol,[6] Thalia,[7] Clio Sedan,[8] Clio 4 Puertas,[9] Symbol,[10] or Clio Classic.[11] The car was intended for sale in developing countries, where saloons were traditionally preferred over hatchbacks, most notably in Eastern Europe. In some Latin American markets, like Chile and Mexico,[12] the facelifted model was offered as Nissan Platina, with slight changes at the front of the car to make it resemble the Nissan Altima. It is longer by 38 cm (15.0 in) than the hatchback and has a larger boot of 510 litres (18 cu ft).[13]
This model was offered in three equipment levels: Authentique, Expression and Dynamique. Expression included driver airbag, air conditioning, trip computer, electric mirrors, electric front windows, CD-player and height adjustable steering wheel. Dynamique added passenger airbag, ABS, rear electric windows, body colored door handles and alloy rims, although the ABS and passenger airbag were optionals that could be added to the lower levels too. Automatic air conditioning was available as an extra feature.[34]
Symbol the sedan based on the 1999 Clio continues to sell, but Logan did always get overlooked. The solution? The two become the same car. Renault presents this weekend at the Hall of Istanbul the new Renault Symbol, which is nothing more than the new Dacia Logan with a new front.
While the front has double parabolic headlights integrated into the grille and the bumper still new – it should also be seen in the Logan and Sandero Brazilians begin to be sold in Brazil in late 2013, and online since 2014. At the rear there is no difference regarding the new Logan.
Besides the visual front modified, the Symbol has some more equipment to please the Turkish market. which will go on sale soon. The interior has not been shown yet, but Renault says in new equipment as a controller and speed limiter, automatic digital air-conditioning and GPS navigator with touch screen.
Lets see the next steps of Renault.
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Renault introduces new Symbol at the Hall of Istanbul
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