Renault has upgraded the Lutecia hatchback for the Japanese market and prices for the Intens and Zen 1.2 versions now cost 2, 399, 000 yen ( Rs 14.25 lakh) and 2, 199, 000 yen ( Rs 13.06 lakh) respectively.
Both of these versions now get the 1.2-litre petrol engine in a slightly different state of tune.
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118bhp is on tap with 205Nm of torque.
Gear ratios on the six-speed dual clutch transmission have been modified and a start-stop function has been added to the kit.
While this combination now enables the motor to increase its fuel efficiency, the torque figures have also seen a raise.
No changes have been incorporated into the Lutecia’s exterior, however, the interiors of the Intens variant now comes equipped with a redesigned seat and a sporty steering wheel ( from the GT variant) .
Dual tone colours have been splashed across the dashboard, seats and door pads to liven up the ambience.
The Zen version is also available with a 0.9-litre engine, and this 897cc petrol mill makes 90bhp and 135Nm of torque.
While the start-stop feature does not feature here, new gear ratios on the five-speed manual transmission have now made this version a lot more frugal as per Renault.