Other than revealing the estimated local prices of the Zoe and Twizy EVs, Renault Malaysia has also confirmed to us at paultan.org that the Clio GT and Captur models will be launched here before the end of this year. More specifically, the Clio GT will arrive in Q3, and the Captur in the last quarter of 2015.
The Clio GT is essentially a warm version of the standard hatchback, to slot in below the full-fledged Clio RS 200. It’s powered by a tuned-up version of Renault’s 1.2 litre TCe engine, which makes 120 hp and 190 Nm of torque. It comes standard with a Renaultsport-developed Sport Chassis, and gets to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds through a six-speed EDC dual clutch transmission.
Slightly more interesting is the Renault Captur, which is a B-segment SUV – similar to the hugely popular Honda HR-V. It sits on a modified Clio platform, and we’ve been told that the Malaysia-bound model will have a 1.2 litre TCe engine as well. It should prove competitive to the Peugeot 2008 and Ford EcoSport, if not so the marginally larger HR-V 1.8.
Other than the two confirmed models, it has also been revealed that a Renault-badged Duster is seen as “a possibility” for this country, especially for the East Malaysian-market. The budget SUV is already on sale in Indonesia (in CKD form, no less), though currently it can only be had with a manual transmission. Once an automatic version is available, Malaysia will be one of its target markets.
Models not currently under consideration for Malaysia include the new Espace and Lodgy MPVs. The former is only built in left-hand drive form at the moment, while the latter is deemed not suitable for our market (it’s basically a small budget MPV meant for less-discerning markets such as India). However, Renault is tinkering with the idea of a more upscale version of the Lodgy that could see light here in the future.
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wow if the Clio GT is around 120-130k it would definitely be a good alternative to the new 308 & mazda 3.
But the Clio is B segment. It competes against the Peugeot 208 and the Mazda 2. It should be 90k, at most 100k.
If same price with Iriz, Proton sure can’t sell liao
Clio only 3 doors. Why compare with Iriz 5 doors?
The Clio is only available as a 5 door. Look again. ;) They have just tried to hide the rear doors… apparently that worked well enough.
Clio is a 5 door you tard.
you blind ah
noo, cant see the futuristic Espace here
OMG…the Espace is so nice ….but will it be available here?
TC says no. It makes sense… it would be at least around the Sharan price, and at that price people will buy the Estima, Alphard, …
How about the Megane Tourer in GT form ?
The Clio GT is very much a welcomed addition to the local Renault line-up and would spice up the ultra competitive hatchback segment.
The new Espace looks quite awesome. These days, the Frenchies really excel in building distinctive looking MPVs (other excellent example is the Citroen C4 Picasso). Maybe Renault should also consider making the RHD Espace model!
in East Malaysia, ya no doubt is a major 4×4 market but only for the Japs. If want to sell, you have to advertise like use Nissan engine.
They can badge it as a Nissan. In some markets that Dacia is sold as a Nissan… so why not? It is a _very_ affordable car in Europe… similar level to affordable (not so high spec) B segment cars.
Finally, Clio GT is here!!! Wooow….pair with good price then will on the road :-)
I think East Malaysia have no problem driving a manual car as they don’t have the same level of traffic as what Peninsular Malaysian faced.
cant agree with you on that remark. Too many vehicles but poor road system
The Clio GT is not a bad car I must say.
In comparison to the VW Polo 1.2TSI, I found the Clio GT which I manage to drive abroad much nicer to drive, and in fact, smoother to live with than the VW Polo’s DSG. Having said that, one of the issues with the Clio is that in the rear, it does feel quite tight. Boot space is ok but the rear seats are not very comfortable. Interestingly, when I drove the Megane which came with the 1.2 TCe as well, with the EDC, that was really impressive. Just the right amount of power, felt relatively comfy for the price too…
The Clio might sell with one condition. Renault can make a promise on the reliability just like the 5inFluence, and it must be priced right. Nothing more than 85k imo. Anything beyond that is a bit off, cause the somewhat more reputable Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost is out there. And of course the Honda Jazz.
I don’t think a sub 85k price is realistic though… and I don’t think it is necessary either. TC does have to offer Renault servicing and repairs at more Nissan SC (convert them into combined ones). One or two dedicated mechanics for Renault would be enough. Last time I was there the combined SC in JB has 2 Renault mechanics, that, if there isn’t enough to do could help with the Nissans as well, and they had one Nissan mechanic that was assisting them in order to learn how to work on Renaults.
Ford has problems because there are too many Ford customers and not enough SC, but TC can make use of Renault and Nissan being relatives AND under the TC umbrella, and the number of Renault vehicles currently on the road. Unless they grow too fast of course, but I kind of doubt that.
The Clio is a very handsome car, even more so in the flesh, and it can be customized inside (hopefully TC will offer that as an aftermarket option… sell the different inlays for the interior and exterior separately, so users can customize the cars whenever they want to). If it is competitive enough I think people will buy it. Apart from the Mazda 2 there is no car out there in that segment that is as attractive as the Clio, and looks do matter a lot in Malaysia.
it looks feminine, has a sexy opening in the front.
is not local msia fault on the pricing(probably expensive) ,
the clio gt 1.2 turbo power figure is not promising and yet the price is expensive in other country too,
i think i better off buy proton preve cfe , even better performance than this clio gt 1.2 tce turbo
Awesome! But DCT reliable ke?