Renault: Clio always remains Clio 🎥
BESTSELLER EVEN BETTER The facelift version of the fifth generation Renault Clio is just around the corner. The new edition comes with a fresh design and modified hybrid drive E-Tech. The gasoline engine also remains in the range.
Since its launch in 1990, the Clio has been a perennial favorite at Renault. Almost 16 million units have been sold worldwide during this time - 110,000 of them in Switzerland. The revised version of generation five will now be arriving at dealerships from September.
Typical new design elements of the nouvelle vague look are the new light signature at the front, the redesigned bumper and the enlarged radiator grille with checkerboard pattern and new Nouvel R brand logo in brushed chrome. The rear bumper has also been renewed. The spoilers, which visually widen the rear end and make the car appear lower, underscore the sporty side of the vehicle.
Three equipments according to demand
In terms of length, width and height, the new Clio is exactly the same as its predecessor. The model, which is just 4.05 meters long, is available in three equipment lines: Equilibre, Techno and Esprit Alpine. The Esprit Alpine version is intended to make it recognizable as the sportiest variant. This is marked by Alpine logos on the front fender and in the front seats, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels. In the Techno and Esprit Alpine variants, the lower part of the radiator grille is crossed by a spoiler lip.
Of course, the Easy Link multimedia system with smartphone connectivity is back, and with up to 20 driving assistance systems, the Clio is also up to date in terms of active safety. The Techno's seats, door panels and dashboard use textile materials made from 60 percent bio-based fibers.
System performance Stems 145 hp
The Clio has offered the E-Tech full hybrid drive since 2020. This is also used in the new model. A 1.6-liter gasoline engine and two electric motors provide a system output of 107 kW (145 hp) and maximum torque of 205 Nm. This gives the car a fuel consumption of 4.3 l/100 km. The basic engine for the Clio in the TCe 90 version is a 1-liter turbo gasoline engine with 91 hp and 160 Nm.
Known multimode automatic
On the first test drive, the new Clio E-Tech with Esprit Alpine equipment showed good handling characteristics and at least a rudimentary sporty temperament. Renault's already familiar multimode automatic convincingly manages to combine electric and thermal drive and transfer them to the front wheels. In city traffic, the car covers up to 80 percent of the distance purely electrically. Increased recuperation during deceleration is achieved in drive mode B. The power steering has been designed to be somewhat more precise and direct.
Renault Switzerland quotes 28,100 francs as the first price for the E-Tech version with Esprit Alpine equipment. The other prices will be announced later. Delivery starts in September.
