The Renault Clio RS 200 EDC caters to a certain type of crowd – one that eschews the old-fashioned obsession with mechanical engagement (as its rivals, the Ford Fiesta ST and Peugeot 208 GTi, subscribe to), and wholeheartedly embraces technology (what with its six-speed dual-clutch transmission) in the pursuit of the fastest lap time. But until now there was one niche that the new-age Gallic hot hatch has avoided – and it was those who liked yellow.
For as long as the Clio RS has been on sale in Malaysia, the only noteworthy hue the 200 hp/240 Nm pocket rocket has been offered in is Flame Red; elsewhere it’s just white, silver or black. The striking Liquid Yellow offered in other markets was conspicuously missing here.
But at the Renault roadshow at Bangsar Shopping Centre (where official distributor TC Euro Cars also previewed the Captur B-segment crossover), we spotted a bright yellow Clio RS – to us, that meant that the lemony (or banana-y, depending on your choice of fruit) shade was finally available officially.
It turns out that’s not exactly the case – sources at TC Euro Cars confirmed to paultan.org that the car was custom-painted in a slightly different colour (Sirius Yellow, the same colour as on older RS Renaults) specifically for the roadshow, and it was not the case of Liquid Yellow being added to the local colour palette.
Don’t fret, however – the same sources told us that they’d be happy to expedite the process of repainting the Clio in the same shade if customers ask for it. So, those of you who insist on a Clio RS 200 and can’t stand being wallflowers, you may now step this way – although you’d have to pay RM7,000 over the RM166,888 list price for the privilege.
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This is where things get a bit off…
I was at a Renault dealer looking at a Clio RS 200 as well, but i wanted it in Flame Red (and Flame Red only). Now, at this point I was offered a black unit, but for about 2k, I could get the entire car repainted in the Flame Red.
Now, the thing is, if TC Euro is going to repaint it, that would mean they are going to have to strip it down to the core and repaint it – how are they going to guarantee the factory fit and finish…?
last week i went to the showroom, the dealer told me discount 17k (black colour or white) max and the manufacture year is 2014. because currently left silver colour unit.
I was told a smaller discount but this was last month. And only black at that time.
Basically they were pestering me to take a 2014, on the basis the 2015MY is only arriving at the end of the year which I say is bullshit cause Renault can’t be holding on to the 2015 MY for so long – then repeat the cycle?
170k for a 2 door hatchback? Better buy a 7 seater SUV.
You’re certainly not in the target audience.
Hey guys, this might be a silly question. But anybody here know what’s actually a little slat or flap or deflector (or whatever it is actually called) at the small part near the rear wheel fender?
As in this photo: http://paultan.org/2015/08/01/gallery-renault-clio-rs-200-edc-in-sirius-yellow/renault-clio-rs-200-edc-sirius-yellow-38/
I noticed most European cars have it; Merc A250, VW Passat, this Renault Clio, and many more.
Thanks in advance!
i believe it has something to do with road regulations as the rear wheel actually box out quite a bit maybe to do with deflection/guard when the car is rolling
source: RS200 edc owner
That’s actually quite make sense when u mention regulation.
There a lot of sporty newer cars that have pretty angular rear overhang, not too vertical. I don’t really know how to describe it, but I guess u got it.
Thanks, dude!
so cute….so bubbly…..
Gonna buy one for my daughter…
The little slat on the wheel arch?
Mainly for aerodynamics, probably to increase rear downforce at speed. You won’t see this in the Passat, but yes, you can see it on some cars like the Merc A250 probably has it, can confirm the Range Rover Evoque (surprise surprise) has one as well.
Mainly to make the rear more planted.