Super TestCar reviews - Renault - Clio - Cup 3-dr hatchRenault modelsSafety24 Jul 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON THOUGH independent crash test results of the current-generation Clio conducted overseas have been unflattering, the Renault Sport sold here is extremely well equipped. In addition to the strong active safety characteristics such as excellent handling, direct steering and strong braking performance, the passive safety measures run to dual front and seat-mounted side airbags (the latter helping protect the head and thorax in a side-impact), pyrotechnic seatbelt pretensioners and load-limiting devices for front occupants. The front positions also employ unique safety-oriented headrests. The rear seating positions also include an anti-submarining lap-sash seatbelt and a head restraint. Did you know?"Active" (or primary) safety features provide the means to avert accidents. "Passive" (or secondary) safety features minimise injury risk once a collision becomes unavoidableAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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