For The Renault Clio is quiet, comfortable and nimble to drive; and if you pick the right one, it's classy, practical and safe, too.

Against Prices could be cheaper and the entry-level versions are a little too basic.

Renault Clio Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Choose the right one (1.2 Turbo Dynamique TomTom), and the Clio is one of the finest cars in the class. Quiet, comfortable and classy, yet cheap to run.

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There are 25 Renault Clio versions available

Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 16v 75 Expression 3dr £10,405
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 16v 75 Expression 5dr £11,005
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 Expression 3dr £12,200
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 Expression Eco 3dr £12,450
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 16v 75 Dynamique TomTom 3dr £12,620
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 Expression 5dr £12,800
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 Expression Eco 5dr £13,050
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.6 VVT 111 Expr' auto AC 3dr £13,090
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 16v 75 Dynamique TomTom 5dr £13,220
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 TCe 100 Dynamique TomTom 3dr £13,320
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.6 VVT 111 Expr' auto AC 5dr £13,690
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 TCe 100 Dynamique TomTom 5dr £13,920
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 TCe 100 GT Line TomTom 3dr £14,320
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 Dynamique TomTom 3dr £14,470
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.6 VVT Dynamique TomTom auto 3dr £14,820
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 TCe 100 GT Line TomTom 5dr £14,920
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 Dynamique TomTom 5dr £15,070
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.6 VVT GT Line TomTom auto 3dr £15,415
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.6 VVT Dynamique TomTom auto 5dr £15,420
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 GT Line TomTom 3dr £15,470
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.6 VVT GT Line TomTom auto 5dr £16,015
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 88 GT Line TomTom 5dr £16,070
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 2.0 Renaultsport 200 Cup 3dr £17,120
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 2.0 Renaultsport 200 3dr £18,120
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Renault Clio Hatchback 2.0 Renaultsport 200 S'stoneGP 3dr £19,995
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Clio Our pick

Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 TCe 100 Dynamique TomTom 5dr

The best all-round Clio, with a responsive yet economical engine and quality feel. As one of the best superminis on the market it's only bettered by newer models, like the latest Ford Fiesta and VW Polo.

What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The smart money goes on the 1.2 TCE because it's strong, smooth, responsive and affordable to buy and run. The entry-level 1.2 will be a little too weak for some, and the 1.6s are not flexible enough at low revs. The strong, smooth 1.5 diesel is good.

Don't bother with entry-level Expression models - they have a CD player and electric front windows, but not much else. We prefer Dynamique TomTom, which comes with sat-nav, alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers and air-con, but you can upgrade still further to GT Line TomTom. This adds climate control, tinted rear windows and a rear spoiler.

Renault frequently offers high-value special editions of the Clio, too, while give you lots of extra kit at a knock-down price. If you’ve decided on a Clio, these are definitely worth a look.

Reader test team says:

Renault Clio Hatchback 2.0 Renaultsport 200 Cup 3dr

Brought in 2010 after having a fantastic 182, car…

Ian Winterflood

1 out of 5 stars

Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 TCe 100 World Series 3dr

This is my second review of the car and I've made…

Darren Sharrock

4 out of 5 stars

Renault Clio Hatchback 1.2 16v Extreme 3dr

I bought my Clio new back in 2006 and I can…

Andrew Carter

4 out of 5 stars

Renault Clio Hatchback 1.5 dCi 86 Dynamique 3dr

This is the only review that you need to read why…

Lee Sanders

5 out of 5 stars
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