Talk to the Frenchman about the Clio, it’s like discussing Polo with a German or Mini with an Englishman. Everyone knows this car, has memories with it and knows at least one person who owns it! A small, compact and maneuverable city car, the Clio was to take the torch R5 and Superfive ! It is in a certain way to ensure urban and intercity transfers economic. Clio 1 was released in 1990, followed by the Clio 2 in 1998. This second opus will finally establish model reputationand still in production, and now in its fifth generation. Historically, it remains one of the favorite models of the French. Takes an honorable place on the podium every year. In 2022, it was the second best-seller in France with 57,887 units. Always behind its big competitor: the Peugeot 208, and its 84,003 units.

Important changes on the outside

In order to remain competitive and calmly start the second half of her career, she will soon undergo a restyling box. To stay competitive and match the brand’s latest creations: Electric Megane E-Tech AND Southern. You can expect that Small city car Renault received a new panel SUV for sure. She will keep her boomerang spotlightsbut these will be more slender and frame a new grille, stamped modernized diamond logo. The bumper and skid plate will be completely new, as well as raised to the center of the grille. Changes should be more restrained in the back, at most, a small retouch of the optics. It, as often happens during restyling, can be equipped with new colors, as well as new wheels.

A simplified line of engines

with more discreet changes inside, with an updated Easy Link infotainment system and new safety features. This is special Alpine Spirit finish which will appear and limit the range to replace the RS Line fire. The line of engines will be revised downwards. In a period of doubt related to the shortage of components, Renault should simplify its range. To reduce delivery times. The entry-level 1.0 SCe 65-horsepower unit will be removed, as well as 1.3 TCe for 140 horsepower. Thus, the gasoline range will be provided only with 1.0 TCe with a capacity of 90 and 110 horsepower. Diesel will only be available for fleetsand CVT X-Tronic (original Nissan) will be deleted. Finally, the hybrid version can be equipped with a battery with a larger capacity, to maximize the electrical cycle. This Clio V 2.0 should be presented since April.