Renault Clio Initiale Paris does the classed-up compact thing

Fri, 03 Oct 2014

Citroën has seen some success with its DS cars, announcing the line as a new, premium sub-brand. Now, it looks like French rival Renault could be set to launch its own luxury trim group, with the Clio Initiale Paris as its first entry.

With xenon headlights and unique seventeen-inch wheels as the big upgrades to the exterior, Renault also fitted a gloss-black bumper skirt and mirror caps, for a bit more exterior panache. A prominent "Initiale" badge adorns the trunk and side skirts, as well.

In the cabin, contrasting, heated, Nappa-leather-adorned seats have been fitted, while faux leather with contrast stitching can be found on the dash and door panels. Piano-black trim is added in sections, while aluminum pedals contribute a bit of extra brightwork to the space.

The Clio Initiale Paris will be available with either Renault's 90-horsepower, three-cylinder gas engine or a 90-hp, four-cylinder diesel mill, with prices starting at 21,500 euros (or about $27,000, including VAT).

Take a look below for the (Google translated) press release from Renault, and then be sure to check out our full gallery of live images up top.

Renault Clio Initiale Paris launches signature

Unveiled at the Paris 2014, Clio is the first model in the Renault range to be offered with the new signature Initial Paris. Orders are open throughout the network in France from October 2.
Renault's new cross, Initiale Paris is for customers looking for a vehicle to distinctive design, demanding welfare board and sensitive to product quality and exclusive services. Clio Initiale Paris is offered at prices starting at 21,500 euros for the TCe engine 90-25200 euros for the dCi 90 EDC.

New World of Paris presented to side New Space, Clio Initiale Paris launches new cross signature upscale Renault. Attention to detail, quality materials, new offers are exclusive and customized services in the genes of this new version of Clio.

Clio Initiale Paris is recognizable at first glance thanks to its distinctive design and rewarding. Outside, an exclusive new lighting signature with integrated light guides in Xenon headlamps and front bumper distinguish specific Clio Initiale Paris the other versions. At the rear, the bumper skirt with a Brilliant Black Grand and a chrome exhaust pipe ensures that distinction. Profile, we recognize Clio Initiale Paris to alloy wheels 17 "specific, its tinted rear glass, rushes to his window, grille and chrome trunk, its body color door protectors and its mirror covers Brilliant Black.

In terms of body colors, Clio Initiale Paris is available in 3 colors: two new colors, Grey Frost exclusive signature Initiale Paris, Ivory Opaque Black and Starlit.

Best of Renault also inside.

Clio Initiale Paris caters to a discerning clientele of well-being on board. Found in his cabin wraparound Nappa leather seats, height-adjustable and heated with Initial Paris embroidery on the back. The steering wheel is covered with leather this superb craftsmanship. The dashboard and door medallions are sleeved faux leather with stitching Vanilla. The floor mats, interior decors to the color of the body and the aluminum pedals are all elements that contribute to the enhancement of the cockpit.

In addition to its headquarters in full flower that guarantee comfort at best, leather Clio Initiale Paris has many facilities, an optimal acoustic and thermal comfort, refined on the totem dashboard lighting package, ceiling the glove box, and a suede headliner.

Regarding equipment, Clio Clio Initiale Paris = Intensity +

Specific front bumper,
Xenon headlamps,
Exclusive lighting signature with daytime running light guide integrated into the spotlight
Alloy wheels 17 'exclusive
R-Link,
Leather-wrapped front armrest
Backup camera,
Mat,
Nappa leather upholstery,
Heated seats, height-adjustable driver and passenger side
Dashboard clad faux leather with stitching vanilla
Nappa leather steering wheel,
Aluminum pedals,
Suede headliner
Doorsills Initial Paris
Interiors match the body color
Exclusive and personalized services

The owner clients a Paris Initiale version will be offered a range of exclusive and personalized services combined in two separate dedicated contracts.

The contract "Complete Pack Initial Paris" extended warranty with full support, even if the key is lost, error or puncture fuel, all operations planned program of maintenance and replacement of all wear parts, excluding tires,
The "Pack Initial Paris Exclusive" contract: The content in Ultimate Initiale Paris with the addition during operations planned maintenance program jockey service, providing a replacement vehicle, interior and exterior vehicle cleaning .
In addition, a call center (Call Center) dedicated Initial Paris is available to / 7 customer 7d 7h - 22h. It provides the following services:

Initial testing organization vehicles Paris on request
Organizing appointments within 24 hours to maintain his vehicle Initial Paris (or Initial) or vehicle from home,
Call Centre to anticipate the maintenance of his vehicle,
Followed by his satisfaction,
Assistance on specific services connected
And specific loan of a vehicle in case of lockout error Assistance ...

By Brandon Turkus