New car review : Renault Clio Estate

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Renault plans to storm the Frankfurt Messe with no fewer than seven world premieres at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show next month. Among them: the first-ever wagon version of the Clio supermini. Also due to be unveiled are hatchback and wagon editions of the new Laguna, plus two new concepts.

The Clio wagon was inspired by the Clio Grand Tour concept that was displayed earlier this year at Geneva. The production model will be called Clio Sport Tourer in the U.K. and Clio Estate on the Continent when it goes on sale late this year.

New Car Preview: Renault Twingo CC

Renault plans to unveil a two-place Twingo CC concept at the Frankfurt auto show in September, with production slated to begin in 2008.

The Twingo CC will join the Mégane CC in Renault's modest stable of small sporty cars. The Twingo CC will be one of the smallest and least expensive coupe/cabrios on the European market, with prices expected to start well under $20,000.

The Twingo CC concept features a 120-horsepower 1.1-liter four-cylinder engine. Renault also plans to offer a performance-oriented Twingo RS rated at 130 hp.