AutoFace-lifted Renault Clio is now hybrid-only in the UKNew hatchback drops petrol-only option in favour of 1.6-litre E-Tech hybridWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoFace-lifted Renault Clio is now hybrid-only in the UKNew hatchback drops petrol-only option in favour of 1.6-litre E-Tech hybridWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
New hatchback drops petrol-only option in favour of 1.6-litre E-Tech hybrid
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Renault)
(Image credit: Renault)
To start at around £21,000, the new Clio will be offered with just one engine option in the UK, with the 1.0-litre petrol engine dropped in favour of Renault’s 1.6-litre “full hybrid” E-Tech system. This drivetrain cleverly combines the engine with a small battery and motor, with the internal combustion and electric motors swapping duties depending on how the car is being driven, and regenerative braking used to feed kinetic energy back into the battery.
(Image credit: Renault)
(Image credit: Renault)
While Renault calls this a full hybrid, the Clio cannot be plugged in and charged. Instead, the battery is topped up using regenerative braking when the driver coasts or presses the brakes.
(Image credit: Renault)
(Image credit: Renault)
As well as the new face, the Clio benefits from a new interior. This includes a driver displays available in 7in or 10in size options, depending on trim level. Pricier models also get a 9.3in, portrait-orientated dashboard touchscreen capable of running bothAndroid AutoandAppleCarPlay.
The flagship Esprit Alpine trim level includes diamond-cut 17in alloy wheels and bespoke badging, but not leather seats, as the car is no longer available with animal hide. Instead the Clio makes use of sustainable fabrics.
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Other tech includes 15 driver assistance systems split into three packages. These include adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and automatic emergency braking.
(Image credit: Renault)
(Image credit: Renault)
While it’s slightly disappointing to not see a plug-in hybrid Clio – and there’s no sign for now of a fully-electric model – we will be interested to see if the flagship Esprit Alpine trim is popular with buyers looking for an upmarket alternative to the Mini Cooper and Audi A1.
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