For The specification is acceptable: with a CD player; electric front windows and side airbags; while the engines low-fuel consumption will keep your petrol bills down.

Against Expensive compared with some rivals, and missing some sexy options, like keyless entry. The lack of steering feel spoils the enjoyable drive. Servicing costs can be high, too.

Renault Clio Sport Tourer

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3 out of 5 stars

A frugal small estate, with a good engine, but let down by disappointing cabin trim. Lack of desirable options, like alloy wheels and air-con won't help resale values in the future.

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Key facts

0–60mph
13 secs
Top speed
108 mph
Average mpg
70.6
Tank range
854 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

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.

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