For High economy and low emissions make this a frugal Clio, and you get desirable kit like alloy wheels, air-con, curtain airbags and auto lights and wipers, along with sat-nav.
Against Expensive compared with some rivals, and missing some sexy options, like keyless entry and ignition. The lack of steering feel spoils the enjoyable drive. Servicing costs can be high, too.
This best economy of all Clios. It has also got the enhanced Clio cabin trim, making it a pleasant place to sit. As a small estate, only beaten by the Peugeot 207 SW.
The Renault Clio Sport Tourer is an unusual beast. Estate cars are traditionally large vehicles, designed to maximise carrying space, but the Clio’s size means it’s more of a lifestyle choice than a workhorse.
Supermini-based estates rarely sell well in the UK and the Clio’s limited appeal means that resale values will be weaker than on the hatchback. The Sport Tourer might be almost as good to drive as the conventional hatchback model, but there isn’t the same range of engines and trim levels available.
The cheaper models don’t use the classier cabin materials found in Dynamique TomTom models, and the smaller engines will struggle to haul the car around if you do load up the boot.
The Renault’s chief rival is the Peugeot 207 SW, which is a much better seller. Having said that, the Clio is still a good car, and if you can negotiate a sizeable discount, it's definitely worth considering - if you don’t need anything bigger.