Review

Renault Clio hatchback

Price: £8,800 - £17,135
4.2
/5
  • Pros:
  • Large, comfortable cabin
  • Enjoyable to drive
  • Smooth petrol engines
  • Cons:
  • Hard dashboard on cheapest cars
  • Bewildering choice of models
  • Poor resale values
Renault Clio hatchback
pictured: Renault Clio hatchback 2012 3 door
reviewed by Carbuyer

If you can’t find a Renault Clio to suit you, then you’re not looking hard enough! The French supermini is offered in either three or five-door body styles, with the choice of engines ranging from an inexpensive 75bhp 1.2-litre petrol, to a feisty 2.0-litre sporting flagship with 200bhp. All Clios offer practicality and space - even the three-door model is big enough to carry four adults in comfort - and are great to drive. The 1.2-litre TCe with 100bhp provides the best mix of performance and economy, while Dynamique trim brings desirable equipment like air-conditioning as standard.

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