It's never easy to put a car like this to the test. Renault Clio. The town acclaims him, and although some should take note, it is wise not to confront him. The numbers speak for themselves: the "best seller", in its Fourth generation, returns to occupy the highest positions in each poll. The month of June, ended with 2.854 units sold in Spain of the French. Numbers that serve for the company, with the help of its "spoiled" Mégane, to lead the sales ranking.
But who said fear? After letting ourselves be carried away by the senses and get to know your figure up close, we put at the wheel. More than a thousand kilometers in which the Renault Clio raised his head wanting to demonstrate why he, and not another. Arguments that, in the last installment of our test, we will conclude with the most relevant. But first, let's review their trim levels and pricing.
As stylish as you want to be
Previously, we highlighted the numerous options that the diamond mark leaves at our disposal to customize of our Renault Clio. Both the exterior and the interior make up a canvas that we will paint choosing different types of combinations: everything necessary to be the cutest in the neighborhood.
The equipment levels are structured in:
- Authentic, from € 13.050
- Expression, from € 14.700
- Dynamic , 16.350 €
- GT, from €19.600 (Renault Clio TCe 120 EDC)
- Renault Sport, from €25.400 (Renault Clio RS 200 EDC)
It is not necessary to opt for the most complete option to enjoy a whole Clio. With the first of them, the urban offers, among others, speed limiter and regulator. This component, intended to promote comfort on the go, works wonderfully especially if we activate the regulator. The vehicle reaches the speed that we select without accelerating abruptly, a fact that will appreciate the consumption.
Furthermore, the finish Authentic, also has the work hill start, which brakes the car for a few seconds, thus allowing the driver to resume driving more easily – perfect for beginners. Lastly, it should also be noted that electronically assisted steering standard.
If we go up a step, we will not find too many differences. When deciding to name the Renault Clio with the word Expression, the most notable changes will be found in the design: adjustments to the upholstery or cover of the subject in question. Equipment that if we want to expand, we will have to scratch our pocket or choose the next version.
Finally, one of the most complete and the one that our protagonist equipped is the one called Dynamic . In my opinion, it is an option to take into account since it gives the Renault Clio of beautiful 16-inch wheels, includes more details for the bodywork, leaves the hands-free card at our disposal, or, how could it be otherwise, makes its appearance the eco-mode system. Still, we can fatten more ours Renault Clio with more presentation alternatives.
La range of engines it's another story. Here, I leave you the variants that you can select:
Diesel
– dCi 1.5 75 hp
– dCi 1.5 90 hp
Petrol
– 1.2 16v 75 hp
– TCe 0.9 90 hp
– TCe 1.2 120 hp
– TCe Turbo 1.6 200 hp
As we can see, the alternatives diesel are somewhat scarce. Yes, we are facing a car weighing just over a ton and a little over four meters, a shell that can move any of them. But maybe, the appearance of the dCi 1.5 110 hp I would add a bit of salt and pepper to the versions with this fuel.
Well, nice and… expensive?
Let's return with our exceptional guest. A set that enjoys the motorization 1.5 dCi with 90 hp, a mechanism that makes up its entrails and that increases the starting price by around €18.000. A figure that does not make it the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. Its most direct rivals are around the same amount, therefore... what makes it so special?
the shadow of being pioneer in this segment He is haunted by every generation. This fourth installment arrives with color, freshness and technology. The standard equipment is complete, the French firm leaves the low-cost for its subsidiary Dacia, giving Renault products a higher level.
La driving it is simple and intuitive. The security section also stands out: with ESP as standard as your best ally, you are safe from scares by appearing at the most opportune moment. In both design and technology, the Renault Clio is at the forefront. And finally, it is necessary to point out the efficient figures commanded by the 5-5.5 l/100 km on average with which he settled throughout the test, and emissions of approximately 93 g/km of CO2.
Now, Is it worth spending every euro? His older brother, the Renault Mégane, offers more space and similar options for just over €21.000. A decision that I leave in your hands but that, in particular, I must get wet by choosing the youngest of the house for the qualitative leap he has undergone and, undoubtedly, for the new identity which it now represents.
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