Test drive Renault Clio Grandtour: more space
Renault is already offering the fourth-generation Clio as a station wagon, which again bears the Grandtour name.
Sometimes at a party, it happens that you spend a quarter of an hour talking in the kitchen, and then you find that most of the guests have left, and there is no one left for the three pizzas you just took out. oven.
Likewise, the small batches of station wagons seemed to fall apart. Before that, they were there: Polo Variant, but only one generation, which was clearly superseded by the Fiat Palio Weekend, as well as from the Opel Corsa B Caravan in the period 1997-2001. The 2008 Peugeot crossover replaced the 207 SW. Now, when the new Renault Clio arrives in the hall, it is only found with the cousin's lineup. Skoda Fabia Combi und Seat Ibiza ST - and somewhere in the corner there is even the fuss of Lada Kalina Combi.
Renault Clio Grandtour offers a large amount of space.
The segment of small vans has practically decreased and limited itself to a small niche - Renault Clio Grandtour intervened in time. While the hatchback's sloping rear ends almost steeply, the station wagon's 20,4 cm longer rear end greatly enhances the body's elegance. The side line is modeled by an elegant single window line, and the roofline slopes slightly from the height of the middle columns, but this in no way detracts from the transport capabilities of the Renault Clio Grandtour. With a volume of 443 to 1380 liters, the trunk holds 143 to 234 liters more luggage than a hatchback. This is possible thanks to the folding intermediate floor at the bottom of the cargo compartment. It is enough to fold the asymmetrically positioned rear seats to get a flat floor with the ability to load heavier items in the Renault Clio Grandtour. When lowering the backrest of the front passenger seat (Dynamique series), the maximum load length increases from 1,62 to 2,48 m - for carrying irregularly shaped lying objects such as surfboards, wall clocks, double basses or basketballs. eggs.
At the same time, the station wagon can also allow seated passengers in the rear of the Renault Clio Grandtour. Whereas in the regular Clio, the flat roof severely limits the headroom of the rear passengers, the station wagon has enough room for adults. Enlarged side windows provide a good view of the street, this is one of the many positive features of the Renault Clio Grandtour, the extra 50 kg compared to the hatchback is not felt at all when driving.
Powerful diesel engine, modern information system
Diesel 90 hp The Renault Clio Grandtour works decisively, pulls confidently, remains sophisticated and efficient, and as economical as a regular Clio. It is combined with the already known chassis settings, which are characterized by a comfortable suspension, but not predisposed to particularly sporty turns.
One cannot but pay attention to the R-Link infotainment system. Thanks to him, Renault Clio Grandtour is at the forefront of modern technology, you can make phone calls, make calls, use navigation, send emails and download files. Above all, however, the car will impress anyone looking to dive and the Renault Clio Grandtour remains a really good partner.
