Renault CLIO GT LINE Now Available at Showrooms Nationwide

TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise holder for Renault cars in Malaysia, today announced that the sporty and stylish New Renault CLIO GT LINE is now available in showrooms across the country. It is available at the confirmed retail price of RM118,000, on-the-road inclusive of GST without insurance for private individual registration.

Presented exclusively as a five-door model but with a sleek coupe-like profile with its hidden rear door handles, the New Renault CLIO GT LINE is a more affordable choice for those  who desire the racy looks of the high-performance Clio R.S. model but at more affordable purchase and ownership cost. Of course, at slightly less performance. You can't get everything at a cheaper price can you?

Anyway head over to the nearest Renault showroom if you want to take a look at this newly launched Renault hatchback.

NEW RENAULT CLIO GT LINE NOW AVAILABLE AT SHOWROOMS NATIONWIDE 

TC Euro Cars announce retail availability and confirm pricing of RM118,000 for the New Renault CLIO GT LINE

The New Renault CLIO GT LINE will be available for test drives and viewing at key showrooms nationwide

  

Kuala Lumpur, 30 October 2015 – TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise holder for Renault cars in Malaysia, today announced that the sporty and stylish New Renault CLIO GT LINE is now available in all showrooms across the country.

Available at the confirmed retail price of RM118,000, on-the-road inclusive of GST without insurance for private individual registration, the dashing New Renault CLIO GT LINE comes in four colours – the signature Malta Blue, Diamond Black, Glacier White and for an additional RM5,000, a bold Flame Red.

Presented exclusively as a five-door model but with a sleek coupe-like profile – the rear door handles are cleverly concealed close to the rear quarter lights – the New Renault CLIO GT LINE offers a distinctive look and feel, while delivering solid all-round performance.

A fun city car that delivers superior and sharp handling as well as exceptional fuel efficiency, the New Renault CLIO GT LINE is a smart choice for discerning keen drivers who desire the racy looks of the high-performance Clio R.S. model but at more affordable purchase and ownership cost.

The head-turning New Renault CLIO GT LINE offers a host of bold and innovative features that sets it apart from its competition.

Driving Experience and Performance

The New Renault CLIO GT LINE features the company’s Turbo Control Efficiency or TCe 120 engine – a thoroughly modern powertrain that comes in a small four-cylinder engine displacement with a turbocharger, delivering performance equivalent to a naturally-aspirated 1.8L engine.

Mated exclusively to the six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) – a technology transfer from the flagship Clio R.S. – the New Renault CLIO GT LINE delivers maximum power of 120 PS and peak torque of 190 Nm – enabling powerful acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds. At the same time, this spirited yet fuel-efficient engine also offers fuel efficiency of up to 5.2L/100km[1], equivalent to CO2 emissions of 120g/km.

Additionally, by engaging the car’s ECO mode, up to 10 percent of fuel savings can be achieved.

Going the extra mile to improve handling and stability for a more comfortable and enjoyable driving experience, the suspension design of the New Renault CLIO GT LINE was developed to provide driving precision with less noise and vibration.

Combined with a longer wheelbase, wider track, more direct steering and an exhaustive weight-saving programme over its predecessor, the New Renault CLIO GT LINE delivers better grip for complete confidence and ease of use, greater precision and good straight-line stability while being appreciably more manoeuvrable and responsive when cornering.

Design and Build

The New Renault CLIO GT LINE’s smooth aerodynamic curves and elegant finishes make a bold statement for any driver looking to stand out in the crowd.

Its styling boasts a number of Renault Sport design cues, such as its grille and bold frontal styling, GT design front and rear bumpers, specific rear lip spoiler, wide-set LED daytime running lights, ‘GT LINE’ badging on the tailgate and a chrome finish exhaust tailpiece. Rounding off its purposeful looks are special 17-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured side protective mouldings with dark metal insert and dark metal door mirror housing.

The sports theme continues on the inside with dark carbon upholstery, a grey-trimmed dashboard sculpted in the shape of an aircraft wing, optimally-positioned multimedia system on the centre console and Renault Sport door sill guards.

The New Renault CLIO GT LINE makes the most of its dimensions to offer ample cabin space for front and back occupant, with numerous, well-though-out stowage points and generous boot space measuring 300 litres which rises to 1,146 litres when the rear seats are folded – well-suited to everyday use and long-distance travel.

Innovative, Safe and Secure

The New Renault CLIO GT LINE is also packed with a range of useful and convenient features including a 7” touchscreen MediaNav System with USB and Bluetooth phone pairing, auto headlights and rain sensors, keyless entry and push start button with walkaway lock function, cruise control and speed limiter, motorway mode indicators and the Renault Bass Reflex system, which delivers more powerful bass frequencies and the listening enjoyment of a 30-litre home speaker enclosure.

Renault’s long-established commitment to delivering the highest standards of passive and active safety means that the Euro NCAP five-star rated New Renault CLIO GT LINE comes standard with four airbags (frontal airbags, lateral head and thorax airbags), a pressure sensor to detect impending impacts, anti-whiplash head rests, ‘submarining’ movement prevention in an impact, three-point ISOFIX child seat anchorage for three seats (front passenger seat and two outer rear seats), as well as enhanced pedestrian protection against injury in a collision, particularly to the head, legs and hips.

Active safety features include Electronic Stability Control, Roll Movement Intervention, ABS, Emergency Brake Assist as well as Hill Start Assist as standard equipment.

Peace of Mind and Value for Money

Renault’s unwavering commitment to quality means that the New Renault CLIO GT LINE has gone through hundreds and thousands of kilometres of punishing treatment in Renault’s exhaustive test programme as well as millions of kilometres in real-world conditions on everyday roads.

Such tests form part of Renault’s contemporary quality standards procedure to ensure every design aspect – including seat comfort, seals, suspension, noise, vibration and harshness – has the required long-term durability.

Likewise, the climate control system has been designed to give optimum performance in extreme temperatures, ranging from -30°C to +55°C, and in humidity levels from five to 95%. The MediaNav system as well, has passed through demanding radiation and interference tests.

Like all Renault passenger cars in Malaysia, service intervals for the New Renault CLIO GT LINE are 10,000km or six months, whichever comes first. It also comes with a five-year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty, which unlike other new vehicle extended warranties, is fully-backed by Renault for enhanced ease of ownership as there are fewer complications with terms and conditions.

“With this launch availability of the New Renault CLIO GT LINE, we hope this model will increase our base of customers, especially among people who appreciate the Clio model heritage and are looking for a vehicle for their everyday city driving, “said Kuan Kim Luen, Chief Executive Officer, TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd.

“In addition to the strong value proposition products that we will be launching, we have several key focus areas which include continued sales growth, quality of service and ensuring that our customers continue to enjoy a very positive experience with our dealer network,” continues Kuan.

Malaysian drivers who are keen to know more about or test drive the New Renault CLIO GT LINE are encouraged to visit www.renaultclio.com.my/gtline.

For more information about Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

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Upgraded and facelifted Renault Megane RS 265 Cup launched officially in Malaysia

TC Euro Cars, distributors of Renault in Malaysia have the upgraded 'normal' Megane RS 265 Cup on sale already. It may be 10hp less than the RS 275 Trophy R, but the point is that you could actually go buy one tomorrow if you wanted one as the Trophy R cars that were allocated for Malaysia are gone, sold, finished. Long before the official launch. 

The upgraded and facelifted Renault Megane R.S. 265 Cup is priced at RM234,888, on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private individual registration only. Colours available include Diamond Black, Glacier White, Oyster Grey and Pearl White. For an additional RM7,000, drivers can also opt for the signature Sirius Yellow paint job.

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upgraded renault megane r.s. 265 cup gains extra refinement for maximum driving pleasure

Designed to deliver maximum driving pleasure, the facelifted Megane R.S. 265 Cup packs a range of technologies illustrating the finest Renault Sport expertise

Already extremely powerful, Megane R.S. styling has taken on even more dynamism with the Renault’s new design identity

Kuala Lumpur, 20 August 2015 – The Renault Megane R.S. model was designed to deliver maximum driving pleasure. The facelifted Renault Megane R.S. 265 Cup continues this tradition, delivering higher levels of comfort, safety and performance for everyday motoring and track driving that promise to delight car enthusiasts in Malaysia.

Recently introduced in the market by TC Euro Cars, the upgraded Renault Megane R.S. 265 Cup is priced at RM234,888, on-the-road inclusive of GST, without insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia and private individual registration only. Colours available include Diamond Black, Glacier White, Oyster Grey and Pearl White. For an additional RM7,000, drivers can also opt for the signature Sirius Yellow paint job.

“This facelifted Megane Cup reflects Renault’s peerless approach to motorsports. Engineers and designers at Renault Sport Technologies sought to make progress in every area in order to develop innovative solutions that would make this hot hatch the market reference. It’s a car that addresses today’s concerns, with its affordability and practicality for daily use, while being an uncompromised performer on the track,” said Kuan Kim Luen, CEO, TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd.

Track Ready with Unrelenting Performance

The Megane R.S. 265 Cup features Renault’s powerful turbo-charged 2.0T 16V 265 engine, delivering maximum power of 265hp at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 360 Nm at 3,000 rpm. Mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, the hot hatch is capable of going from 0 to 100km/h in 6 seconds, with a top speed of 255km/h.

Exceptional road-handling and optimum traction is delivered by equipping the R.S. chassis with Renault’s independent front double-axis strut system – borrowed from racing cars – which helps separate drivetrain and steering constraints for a better transition of power to the road while minimising torque steer.

The strut system combined with limited slip differential further improves the Megane R.S. 265 Cup’s accelerative grip performance while limiting understeer progressively. Four-pot Brembo brake callipers, red instead of the silver found with the Sport variant, ensure consistent braking power with minimal brake fail.

The R.S. Drive system is another exciting feature on the Megane R.S. 265 Cup (also available in the Sport variant) providing drivers with the option of various levels of stability control and engine response. Three modes– Normal, Sport and Race (ESC off) – allow drivers to control the sports handling and traction control systems. In Race mode, the Electronic Stability Control is completely disconnected and the raw power of the Megane R.S. 265 is unleashed.

Additionally, the R-Link integrated multimedia tablet comes standard in the Megane R.S. 265 Cup with Renault’s R.S. Monitor 2.0, compared to the 1.0 version that comes with the Sport variant.

R.S. Monitor 2.0 includes a set of functions for real-time display and vehicle data acquisition. The all-inclusive and fun-to-use system – the only one of its kind on the market – allows drivers to scientifically map the car’s performance and their progress to identify areas of improvement on the track.

This upgraded on-board telemetry system is also fitted with the all-new R.S. Replay function, for sharing more motorsport fun with friends. Drivers can save their data on a USB key, “replay” their track performance, displaying the position of their car on the circuit, power, engine revs, steering wheel angle and pedal travel.

As with apps used in motorsport competition, the R.S. Replay software can superpose the performance of two drivers and compare them. All these data can be shared with the Renault Sport community on the new website http://www.renaultsport.com/rsreplay/.

Bold and Daring

Already extremely powerful, the Renault Megane R.S. 265 styling has taken on even more dynamism with the Brand’s new design identity. The facelifted boot features the enlarged Renault logo, showcased by the gloss black background.

The new headlights stand out with their gloss black “eyelids”. The projector headlamps are fitted with lenses, underscored by a white comma detailing that amplifies the light beam, providing top-quality lighting at night. In a nod to Renault’s Formula 1 success, the front new bumper is fitted with an F1-inspired spoiler design integrated with six LED daytime running lights on each side.

A coupe body with flared wheel arches, matte-black 18” Tibor alloy wheels, a Renault Sport rear spoiler and single central chrome exhaust complete the Megane R.S. 265 Cup’s elegant and bold exterior.

Interior styling is equally sporty with red detailing on the dashboard and stitching, red seatbelts and Renault Sport side sill. The facelifted Cup comes standard with Recaro seats sporting dual leather-fabric upholstery and Renault Sport-embroidered headrests.

Comfort and Convenience with Uncompromised Safety

Upgraded equipment found in the Renault Megane R.S. 265 Cup include a 7” full-colour display touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity, keyless entry and engine start/stop with walkaway lock function, four-eye reverse sensor with camera and four speakers with four tweeters.

For better overall anti-roll stiffness, Renault designers have stiffened the anti-roll bar by 13 percent. Additionally, the front axis stiffness has been reduced by a further 35 percent, while a reduction of 38 percent has been achieved in the rear.

Other comfort and convenience features include cruise control and speed limiter, dual-zone regulated air conditioning, rain-sensing wipers and automatic dusk sensing headlamps.

In terms of safety, the facelifted Megane R.S. 265 Cup has secured a Euro NCAP five-star rating after achieving the full score of 37 points. Programmed crumpled zones that minimise impact forces and six high-efficiency air-bags (front, side and curtain) provide additional occupant safety.

Other standard safety equipment include antilock braking (ABS) with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Understeer Control (CSV) and Traction Control (ASR).

For added peace-of-mind, like all Renault vehicles, service intervals for the Megane R.S. 265 Cup are 10,000km or six months, whichever comes first. The Cup comes with a three-year or 100,000 km manufacturer’s warranty.

For more information about the facelifted Megane or Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

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Renault Twizy electric car launched in Malaysia

Renault's local distributors TC Eurocars launched the fully electric Renault Twizy recently. The zero emissions fully electric urban roundabout. A highly drivable car, uniquely easy to use, with zero emissions and zero pollution, the Renault Twizy is particularly well-suited to new forms of urban mobility and business use such as car sharing, fleet, tourism or private use, new urban development products and even last-mile deliveries. It is priced from RM71,888 onwards. I drove this car and I have written on the drive experience here. Do read it as the car is surprisingly interesting to punt around.

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renault twizy ready to electrify malaysia

Twizy, the all-electric mobility concept by Renault, is designed to revolutionise urban travel in safety, while delivering an enjoyable driving experience.

Renault Twizy is the ideal solution for new types of mobility: car sharing, tourism or private use, new urban development projects, last-mile deliveries

With its unique design, Twizy is a powerful communication tool for companies who make it part of their fleet

TC Euro Cars announce official prices and available trims of Renault Twizy in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, 20 August 2015 – TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise holder for Renault vehicles in Malaysia, today announced the retail availability of Renault’s all-electric Twizy car.

A highly drivable car, uniquely easy to use, with zero emissions and zero pollution, the Renault Twizy is particularly well-suited to new forms of urban mobility and business use such as car sharing, fleet, tourism or private use, new urban development products and even last-mile deliveries.

Highly visible, the Renault Twizy can also be fitted with decals and customised, making it a powerful communication tool as well for companies that make it part of their fleet.

“Electric power is today’s only real zero-emission solution and the demand for Renault electric vehicles continues to grow globally. Fun-to-drive, requiring less maintenance and with low operating costs, Renault electric vehicles enjoy among the highest levels of customer satisfaction that we have seen for any vehicle,” said Kuan Kim Luen, CEO, TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd.

Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold 15,000 Twizy cars as of April 2015 and 250,000 electric vehicles (EVs) as of June 2015. In Europe, the company was the No. 1 EV brand for the months of April and May 2015, with a market share of 26 percent.

100% FUN, 100% ELECTRIC

Nimble, smart and practical

Renault Twizy's dimensions are barely bigger than those of a three-wheel scooter. At just 2.34 metres in length and 1.23 metres wide, it is the breath of fresh air in the city. With a kerb weight of just 450kg, the Twizy is at least half the weight of a normal car.

Compact, yet nippy thanks to its electric motor and direct steering, it is much more agile than conventional cars and is even more fun to drive. The electric motor delivers a maximum peak power and torque of 13kW (17hp) and 57Nm respectively enabling the Twizy to achieve a maximum speed of 80km/h. Renault Twizy is the only four-wheeler that can park at right angles to the pavement. If you stretch your arms out wide, that's roughly the length of the space you need!

Good handling and safety

Renault Twizy’s road-handling is both playful and reassuring, with its four wheels and their disc brakes.

In terms of safety, the Twizy offers features worthy of a conventional vehicle. Firm suspension tuning ensures stability, safety and security. Additional passive safety features include a protective cabin, four-point seat belt (for the driver) and a driver airbag. For Urban trim, a three-point seat belt at the rear is also present.

Quick Recharging

The 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery is located under the front seat. At the front end of the Renault Twizy is a flap which conceals the charging cable. The latter simply needs to be connected to any 230V/240V outlet, with a complete charge taking only three-and-a-half hours. With a range of 100km, the Twizy can be driven all over town.

DEVELOPED BY THE DESIGNERS AT RENAULT SPORT TECHNOLOGIES

The Renault Twizy may be fun, but it is just as efficient as a car. Its chassis was developed by Renault Sport Technologies, which means it is also sure-footed, thanks to optimised engineering coupled with a very low centre of gravity.

The Twizy’s design was dictated by function. It can be seen as a helmet, placed on a technical base with the smallest possible surface area. The profile of this helmet and the way it is designed around the passenger increase its visibility in traffic. It is also a car of original proportions, with the four wheels standing out from the cabin. The round headlights, which are part of the new identify, have a friendly look. The large windscreen provides both safety and transparency.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Renault Twizy will be available in two trims, Urban and Cargo, throughout the Renault sales network. The Urban trim comes with a passenger seat at the back, while the Cargo variant offers a watertight boot with a capacity of 180 litres, accessible via a rear door that opens to 90 degrees.

Priced at RM71,888.00 for the Urban trim and RM73,888.00 for the Cargo, on-the-road inclusive of GST without insurance for private individual registration; Twizy represents a true revolution in urban mobility for all motorists. The above prices are for Peninsular Malaysia only.

For added peace-of-mind, like all Renault passenger cars, service intervals for the Twizy are 10,000km or six months, whichever comes first. The Twizy also comes with a two-year or 50,000km manufacturer’s warranty for the base vehicle, and, a three-year or 50,000km manufacturer’s warranty for both the traction battery and electrical drivetrain.

For more information about the Twizy or Renault in Malaysia, please visit www.renault.com.my or www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia.

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