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.
What Car? says
Choose the right one (1.2 Turbo Dynamique), and the Clio is one of the finest cars in the class. Quiet, comfortable and classy, yet cheap to run.
Reader review rating
There are 43 Renault Clio versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The smart money goes on the 1.2 Turbo because it's strong, smooth, responsive and affordable to buy and run. The entry-level 1.2 is weedy, and the 1.6s are not flexible enough at low revs. The strong, smooth 1.5 diesels (84bhp and 105bhp) are good, but they cost more to buy.
Don't bother with entry-level Extreme models - they have a CD player and electric front windows, but not much else. S trim is unique to three-door models, but we prefer Dynamique, with the soft-touch dash that transforms the Clio, plus sat-nav, alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers and optional air-con.
Privilege cars (five-door versions only) have climate control, powered windows and part-leather seats, while Initiale cars get full leather, sat-nav and parking sensors. Nice, but they cost too much.
GT models (three-door only) have stiffer suspension, which makes them sharper to drive at the expense of comfort. The petrol is gutless, and the diesel pricey.
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