Presented with a large pump with the highest grade of “Esprit Alpine” finish, new Renault Clio restyling also sold with other, slightly more modest trim levels.

In his “Evolution” base coat. the cheapest, restyled version of the universal French city car is now not stripped down at all: in fact, unlike the previous very simple “Life” version, the “Evolution” version offers numerous standard equipment.

Restyled Renault Clio: standard touch screen

Indeed, it stands out with Full LED lights, electrically adjustable and folding mirrors and Valencia Orange metallic paint: for example, you will have to add 200 euros to get the Glacier White paint, or 600 euros for the other paint. colors from the color table. Only “Amicitia” caps. betray the entry-level vocation of this Evolution version: however, being well-perforated and 16 inches in diameter, they could almost pass for rims!

Inside we find a black and gray fabric upholstery, including medallions embossed with a “3D pattern” and compatible with the heather gray decorative strip of the instrument panel. The rear seat folds 2/3-1/3, has 3 belts, as well as Isofix mounts on the side seats. Here, too, the equipment is far from ridiculous, as in the standard configuration we find the Renault Easy Link multimedia system, equipped 7-inch touch screenequipped with Bluetooth, 2 USB connectors and compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

In front of the driver is a instrument cluster with a 7-inch digital screen, while other standard equipment is also quite a lot: 6 airbags, a multi-function leatherette steering wheel, manual air conditioning, electric windows, cruise control, sign reader, lane keeping assistant, automatic emergency braking and even a parking system. As an option, you can always add connected GPS navigation, all-season tires or even a spare wheel.

Not a very simple version

Finally, in its base Evolution version, the new facelifted Renault Clio offers plenty of essential equipment access price 18,500 euros. However, at this price, you’ll have the smallest engine in the lineup under the hood: a three-cylinder, non-supercharged gasoline engine. 1.0 L SCe with a capacity of 65 horsepower and 95 Nm of torque paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

With such cavalry, don’t expect incredible performance, as acceleration to 100 km/h takes 17.1 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h. However, the advantage of its reasonable consumption with an average indicator remains 5.2 l/100 km according to the WLTP cycle.

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