The Renault Sandero RS will go on sale in Brazil in September at a starting price of R $ 58,880. The spicy hatch is equipped with a 2.0 engine 150 hp and six-speed manual and short exchange relations. According to Renault, with this configuration the hot hatch of 1162 kg accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8 seconds and has a top speed of 202 km / h. Manufactured in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Parana, this is the first sports line model of Renault manufactured outside Europe.
In addition to the mechanical novelties, version won visual differential to enhance the sporty appeal. Outwardly, there fender sports with LED daytime running lights, dual exhaust outlet with chrome accents and fake air extractor. The cabin gets chrome pedals, seats with exclusive design of this version and flat base wheel. Another difference is that the Sandero RS earned media center with voice commands, a technology hitherto unheard of in the models of the French brand in Brazil.
As Autoesporte had advanced, the model will have a driving mode dial. The driver can switch between Normal, Sport and Race, which change direction parameters, accelerator and electronic safeguards. Compared to standard Sandero in addition to the new engine and the sporty look, the RS line is 2.5 cm closer to the ground.
The Sandero RS also has disc brakes on all four wheels, dual exhaust and new suspension tuning, and anti-roll bar and stiffer rear axle than the traditional version.Another important detail is that this happens to be the first Sandero sold in Brazil with traction and stability controls. In addition to avoiding the car losing control, the system will also offer a sports fit for these controls. The options list is lean and offers only with 17-inch wheels for $ 1000 more (the original is 16 inches). The tires are always 205/45.
Tabulated below R $ 60,000, the Sandero RS want to spice also a race against Fiat Punto T-Jet. The hatch is tabulated in R $ 67,010 and has 1.4 engine turbo of 152 hp, and five-speed manual exchange.