New Renault Clio Has Arrived: What You Get for Under €20,000
At the beginning of September, Renault presented the new Renault Clio, and it is now officially available for order in France.
The new Clio comes with a refreshed design and a wide range of powertrains, including a “full hybrid” that offers the best of both worlds in terms of performance (+15 hp, +22 Nm of torque and 0–100 km/h in 8.3 seconds).
It also features up to 29 driver assistance systems and an in-car connected experience with adaptive cruise control and an integrated Google system (starting from the mid trim level).
With a length of 4,120 mm, the new Clio has the silhouette of a dynamic hatchback. The trunk capacity is up to 391 liters. It comes in a simplified range with three trim levels and rich equipment already from the base version.
The entry-level Evolution trim includes technologies such as adaptive cruise control, driver attention alert, automatic parking brake, a 10.1-inch central display, and more. Above that is the Techno trim, while the top-of-the-line version is called Esprit Alpine.
The new Renault Clio will start at €19,900 for the base model, demonstrating the French company’s determination to compete in the under-€20,000 segment.
Equipment Packages Overview
Evolution: Adaptive cruise control, advanced driver attention warning, automatic parking brake, 10.1'' central display with smartphone mirroring, fabric dashboard inserts, height-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, and rear parking sensors.
Techno: OpenR Link multimedia system with integrated Google services (Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play), automatic climate control, tinted rear windows, electrochromatic interior mirror, front center armrest, LED ambient lighting, Multi-Sense drive modes, hands-free key card, electrically folding mirrors, 16” alloy wheels, reversing camera, automatic high beams, automatic windshield wipers, and six speakers.
Esprit Alpine: Alcantara inserts with specific decorative details, aluminum pedals, wireless charger, height-adjustable passenger seat, illuminated logo, 18” diamond-cut alloy wheels with smoked finish, Clio Dark Chrome logos and badge, grille in blue tones with dark grey bumper inserts, intelligent adaptive cruise control, active driver assistance system, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot warning, safe exit alert, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic rear emergency braking.
Powertrain Options for the European Market
E-Tech Full Hybrid 158 hp: 1.8-liter hybrid engine with CO₂ emissions of just 89 g/km. Around 80% of city driving can be done in fully electric mode. 0–100 km/h in 8.3 seconds — one second faster than the previous 143 hp 1.6-liter version.
TCe 1.2-liter: Three-cylinder engine with 113 hp, 0–100 km/h in 10.1 seconds. Unlike the full hybrid, it comes with a manual gearbox and is available in some markets with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Eco-G 1.2-liter: Three-cylinder engine with 118 hp that runs on LPG (propane), equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
