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The Clio E-Tech, Renault’s New Hybrid Car, Was Spotted on Brazilian Streets and May Arrive in Brazil Next Year. The Model Stands Out for Its High Fuel Efficiency and Cutting-Edge Technology
The Clio E-Tech, Renault’s new hybrid car, was recently spotted undergoing tests on Brazilian streets. The current generation model, which is sold in Europe, comes equipped with a non-rechargeable hybrid powertrain and stands out for its high fuel efficiency. The sighting of the Renault Clio in Brazil comes after the French automaker announced its new strategic plan for the country, focused on more equipped and expensive models as well as electrification, with a promise of the arrival of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric cars.
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Returning to the sighting of the European Renault Clio E-Tech, the model features a 1.6-liter fuel engine with 91 horsepower connected to two electric motors, producing 20 and 49 horsepower, respectively.
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Costing R$ 16,000, the new Yamaha features a 125 cc hybrid engine with electric assistance, delivers 8.3 hp, includes ABS, optimized fuel consumption, Y-Connect connectivity, 25 liters of storage space, and a surprising 4-year warranty in the urban segment.
The first motor propels the vehicle, while the other acts as a generator, resulting in a combined power of 140 horsepower. Its battery has 1.2 kWh, and the model also has an EV button, which according to Renault allows for an additional range of 5 km with the electric motor at a top speed of 75 km/h. Thus, the driver can monitor the energy flow through indicators on the dashboard.
Only 4 Liters of Fuel Consumed per 100 km
According to data from Motor1 Spain, the new hybrid car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.9 seconds and stands out for its average consumption of 4 liters of fuel per 100 km, or 25 km/l, an excellent range considering it is a conventional hybrid car and not a plug-in hybrid, the latter of which has larger batteries that allow for greater electric mode range and even better consumption.
In any case, there has been no official announcement regarding the arrival of the automaker’s model in Brazil, which may or may not happen in the coming months. In this sighting, it is likely that the brand is testing the engine to assess its application in the country.
In Europe, the Renault Captur may come equipped with this same E-Tech hybrid system or even the plug-in hybrid E-Tech, which ensures a 65 km range in electric mode and promises fuel consumption of 66.7 km per liter with fully charged batteries.
Renault Plans to Bring Cheaper Electric Models to Brazil
The French automaker announced the launch of the electric Kwid for next year, and it could hit dealerships as the cheapest electric car in Brazil, taking the title from the JAC E-JS1, which currently has a price around R$ 159,900.
According to data, the model could be priced at R$ 130,000. Additionally, it is possible that the model will be equipped with a 33 kW motor, generating a power of 45 horsepower and a torque of 12.6 kgfm.
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