2019 Renault Clio (Generation 5)

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Renault Clio 5 (2019) International Launch Review

Renault will introduce the all-new Clio in South Africa early in 2020 and yes, despite appearances to the contrary, it really is an all-new compact hatchback. While its styling remains pleasing on the eye, the little Renault has new-found substance underneath. Is it any actual fun to drive, though? Neil Briscoe attended the international launch to investigate.

Summary

While you might be forgiven for thinking that Renault is trying to sell you an old Clio with a new exterior execution, the fact is that a great deal has changed. That cabin is a massive step forward for the Clio, making it look and feel much more expensive – verging on premium – than was ever the case before. It’s a shame that some of the fun factor of old has been excised, but at least the 1.0-litre TCe 100 engine retains a modicum of enjoyment. Just avoid the RS-Line, unless you plan to keep your local osteopath’s business well in the black.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/renault-clio-5-2019-international-launch-review/46925/

 

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Must tell one of my family members, their 2013 Clio is due for replacing.

Its done a whopping 37 200KM since 2013 lol.

 

[Dan C]

Must tell one of my family members, their 2013 Clio is due for replacing.

Its done a whopping 37 200KM since 2013 lol.

I'm on 22k after 3 years

 

[nazmo]

im nearly 37000kms in 2.5 years
I drive mine way too much

 

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Renault Clio Competition Trio

As we wait for the fifth-gen Clio's RS hot hatch, Renault gives us a clue of what to expect.

Renault might still be working on its new Clio RS, but the engineers at Dieppe have prepared three road racing versions to keep enthusiasts busy in the meantime.

These new cars are all evolved from the fifth-generation Clio, in R.S. Line speciation. They are denoted as Cup, Rally and RX – with each serving the obvious purpose associated with its name.

Each version differs slightly from the other, specific to its racing formula, but Renault will offer a conversion kit to enable owners diverse uses for the Clio. For instance, you’ll be able to convert your Clio Cup road racer, to an RX – if you wish.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/renault-clio-competition-trio/46937/

 

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Auto Express review

 

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AutoTrader (UK) first drive

 

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All-new Renault Clio: UK prices for advanced supermini revealed

Fifth-generation hatchback is first to receive Renault's new RS Line trim package, and arrives on the market from £14,295

The new fifth-generation Clio is Renault’s most advanced supermini to date, and is now available to order in the UK from £14,295.

The Vauxhall Corsa rival is available in four trim levels, the cheapest of which, Play, comes equipped with air-conditioning, DAB radio, intelligent speed limiting software, 16in alloy wheels and advanced driver assistance systems as standard.

Iconic trim starts at £15,295, and adds a 7in infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as keyless entry, rear parking sensors and tinted rear windows. The Clio S Edition receives electric rear windows, larger alloy wheels, climate control and automatic windscreen wipers and headlights, and is expected to cost from around £16,200, though prices are yet to be officially confirmed.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...lt-clio-uk-prices-advanced-supermini-revealed

 

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Sorry, folks: Renault exec suggests there won’t be a new Clio RS

A Renault executive has suggested the French firm won’t build a new Clio RS, saying engineering the small hot hatch to meet ever-tightening emissions regulations would make it far too expensive.

Speaking to Auto Express, Ali Kasai, Renault’s executive vice-president of product planning, suggested there wasn’t a business case for a hot version of the fifth-generation Clio.

“Today a Clio RS would need very elaborate technology to reach lower CO2 levels. And by keeping the high performance necessary for such a vehicle, you would have to charge such a big premium that those customers would be mostly unable to afford it,” Kasai told the publication.

“At the moment, even if we love sporty cars, as is our history, we can’t find the solution to that equation – it’s impossible. Also, looking at the competition, we don’t see many rivals,” he added.

Sorry, folks: Renault exec suggests there won’t be a new Clio RS... - CAR Magazine

A Renault executive has suggested the French firm won’t build a new Clio RS, saying engineering the small hot hatch to meet ever-tightening emissions regulations... Read more →

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Renault Clio 130 RS Line 2019 UK review

Should I buy one?

Ultimately, as likeable as this new Clio is, a proper manual gearbox would undoubtedly make it even more appealing - particularly as the transmission fitted to lower powered models is a bit of a peach.

Of course, it won’t quite be as quick, but that 1.0-litre triple is a decent workhorse, and in RS Line guise is some £2500 cheaper than the 129bhp unit too. That sounds like a very tempting package indeed.

Renault Clio RS Line TCe 130

Where Cotswolds, UK On sale now Price £20,29 Engine 4cyl, 1330cc, turbo, petrol Power 129bhp at 5000rpm Torque 177lb ft at 1600rpm Gearbox 7-spd dual-clutch automatic 0-62mph 9.0sec Top speed 124mph Fuel economy 49.6mpg (WLTP combined) CO2 WLTP not available Rivals Ford Fiesta ST-Line X, Volkswagen Polo R-Line, Seat Ibiza FR Sport

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Sweet jump!

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Carbuyer review

 

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CarGurus UK review

 

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Renault and Otodo develop tech that connects car to smart home

System creates digital link between homes and cars; is set to be available on all Renaults that have Easy Link

Renault has developed a new car-to-home connectivity service that aims to help its cars “blend into” its customers’ digital lives.

Created in collaboration with Otodo, a French smart home connectivity company, the service allows drivers to control smart-capable objects in their home from their car and vice versa.

Drivers can select one of two options: Leaving Home, which puts their home to sleep (by reducing thermostats and turning off lights, for example) and Arriving Home, which switches devices back on. These are selected from the vehicle’s dashboard and can be customised to include different items or features via a smartphone app.

The service will be available in all Renault cars that have the latest Easy Link system, including the new Zoe, Clio and Captur.

Renault and Otodo develop tech that connects car to smart home | Autocar

System creates digital link between homes and cars; is set to be available on all Renaults that have Easy Link

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Renault's frugal new compacts: Clio hybrid and Captur plug-in

With strict new emissions laws coming into place in the European Union, plug-in hybrids are starting to make a lot more sense for those that want to commute on electricity but without losing the freedom to drive longer distances when the need arises.

Not surprisingly, this form of propulsion is filtering down to the more compact end of the market, and this is where Renault is hoping to find some momentum with the new E-Tech plug-in hybrid version of the Captur compact SUV, which is also being joined by a conventional hybrid version of the new Clio hatchback.

The Captur’s drivetrain pairs a new-generation and specially adapted 1.6-litre normally aspirated engine to a pair of electric motors, one being a high-voltage starter generator and the other taking the form of a multi-mode clutchless gearbox.

The system is fed by a 9.8 kWh, 400V battery that is said to allow a range of 48km on electric power alone, as long as the driver doesn’t exceed 137km/h, in which case the petrol engine will kick in.

The vehicle has various driving modes, including a ‘Pure’ setting that draws the full power from both the petrol and electric motors when maximum performance is needed. There’s also an E-Save mode to that allows battery power to be saved if the later part of the journey is in a city centre, where petrol engines are at their least efficient.

Renault's frugal new compacts: Clio hybrid and Captur plug-in

Renault is hoping to find some momentum in the European hybrid market with these new versions of the Clio and Captur.

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New Renault Clio hybrid and Captur plug-in hybrid launched

Two versions of Renault’s new ‘E-Tech’ electrified powertrains are unveiled at Brussels motor show, and are set to launch later this year

Renault has released details of two new electrified powertrains added to the Clio and Captur range, while also confirming that a plug-in hybrid Megane will soon be launched.

Shown to visitors of the Brussels Motor Show, the two new models both feature the same ‘E-Tech’ branding, but have substantially different takes on the electrified powertrain.

New Renault Clio hybrid and Captur plug-in hybrid launched | Autocar

Two versions of Renault’s new ‘E-Tech’ electrified powertrains are unveiled at Brussels motor show, and are set to launch later this year

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Renault Clio E-Tech 2020 review

Should I buy one?

With so much going on under the bonnet, it's as well that customers have an idea of the whys and wherefores of the drivetrain, so that its foibles and peculiar noises aren't as alarming as they might first appear.

Promising as this new Clio undoubtedly is, Renault sales personnel might be in for some difficult explaining later this year.

Renault Clio E-Tech specification

Where Mortefontaine, France Price £25,000 (est) On sale Autumn Engine 4 cyls, 1598cc, petrol plus two electric motors Power 138bhp (total output) Torque 155lb ft (total output) Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1260kg Top speed tbc 0-62mph tbc Fuel economy No WLTP data available CO2 No WLTP data available Rivals Honda Jazz Hybrid, Toyota Yaris Hybrid

New Clio driven: Baby Renault's revamp will make you forget the Fiesta | Autocar

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These are the cars that Renault will launch in South Africa in 2020

These are the cars that Renault will launch in South Africa in 2020

Renault SA ended 2019 in fifth position and the company will not let Covid-19's impact stop it from climbing to the top...

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