Clio 200 - xenon

[NSNO]

Hi all,

I have lately been looking at Clio 200's at they look like a great fun little car, but was surprised to see that they do not come with xenon headlights, especially when the older Clio 182 had these.

Can someone confirm if I am right in thinking that they do not have xenon headlights and is there particular reason for this as it seems like a bit of a step backwards when the previous model had them?

Thanks

 

[Beef-Mc]

Nope don't have them. As for why, not a clue.

 

[jenic]

Yep, no xenons from renault at least, can be added aftermarket though.

Apparently they went option only with the 197 and not many went for it so they got dropped. Shame because despite what some people think the xenons are a really good feature imo

 

[ForceIndia]

Reason for not having then is that take up across the range (ie not just the 197) was low for the mk3's. No point in developing the headlight units, self levellers, and washer jets for such a low take up.

Easily remedied though. Spec the cornering lights option and you get projector lenses. Then simply get some aftermarket xenon lights. Do not put xenons in non projector units though.

 

[Brian]

Yup, as Jenic says, Renault dropped the xenon's due to lack of demand

 

[_williams_]

should've been standard really, seeing as they were on the 182, tight arses!

 

[jack_davey]

Do not put xenons in non projector units though.

Indeed or Brown Bear may unleash hell! lol!
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...story-(read-final)/page2&highlight=twingo+HID

On a serious note, Renault are definitely taking a step backwards. I thought they had the right idea with the MK2 giving the option of either Sport, FF or Cup.
On the MK3 they have started cutting corners by not painting bump strips etc!

 

[NSNO]

Definately a poor showing on Renault's behalf, not impressed!

As for people saying that they dropped them as they were not an popular option, well I would imagine that this would have been the same on the MK2 as well.

As for retrofitting them, I would have thought that you would need some type of self leveling device as well.

 

[Hugo-]

Definately a poor showing on Renault's behalf, not impressed!

As for people saying that they dropped them as they were not an popular option, well I would imagine that this would have been the same on the MK2 as well.

As for retrofitting them, I would have thought that you would need some type of self leveling device as well.

They came as standard on the mk2 182 and 172 (not trophy or cup).

Not many people specced them on the 197 so I assume Renault thought the same trend would follow with the 200 so never bothered designing them.

 

[NSNO]

I am sure that that is the case but they should never have been an option on the 197 either as they should come standard on the car as it is the top of the range in the model.

 

[.Kev.]

Standard halogen lights look crap IMO, The xenons should have been an optional extra at least. You can spec Bi xenon on mini's now.

 

[jack_davey]

Agreed. After having xenons on my 182 I don't think I want another car without them tbh!

 

[coley22]

Agreed. After having xenons on my 182 I don't think I want another car without them tbh!

I had them on the TT and the 182 FF, I think they are brilliant and agree wouldn't want a car without them,

 

[Christopher]

Just spec cornering lights and you'll get the projectors. Then fit discharge bulbs yourself.

 

[Da]

Just spec cornering lights and you'll get the projectors. Then fit discharge bulbs yourself.

This.

It's what I've done, and whilst isn't ideal, it's the best compromise given you can't get them from the factory.

 

[NSNO]

This.

It's what I've done, and whilst isn't ideal, it's the best compromise given you can't get them from the factory.

Would you not also need headlight washers as well as some type of auto levelling system?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Xenon's are awesome.

They arent lighting up the road, they are helping you win at life is what they are.