Terrible shame about the demise of these brilliant small cars. This is all we ever want for our daily driving needs. Very economical, easy to drive and very much more affordable than even the small EVs.

@googlesucks6029

Жыл бұрын

It is a shame, not sure why SUVs have all of a sudden become so popular. I used to live in a place with small narrow roads and I can tell you most people who buy SUVs shouldn't own one.

@glennchinyangarara8225

9 ай бұрын

@@googlesucks6029most SUVs aren’t even made for off-road either

“Hybrid makeover” um its the same hybrid currently found, just now it’s the only option you can buy in the UK… Not complaining though because it seems like an economical, good quality and stylish car.

Nice looking car, hats off to renault for the regular hybrid offer to compete with the japanese and koreans.

I'm very curios to see how the cheaper versions will look. If they will keep the same design (hardly to believe) it may be one of the best looking small cars in the market

@Bk-wl9kq

9 ай бұрын

Probably it will look nearly same but no bumper and tailboard leds , no back and side badges , plastic hubcaps and no piano black but matte plastics

They obviously don’t want to hurt the Zoe sales but this really ought to be a #BEV like the Megane e tech

The Clio is one of the best small cars, if not the best. Anyone who has driven a lot of small cars knows that, for example, the Polo cannot provide that comfort.

@glennchinyangarara8225

9 ай бұрын

Personally I think the 208 is the best small car u can buy right now, clio’s not far off for me though

@haukionkannel

5 ай бұрын

ID did test drive a lot of cars in price segment of 16000 to 20000 and Yeah. Clio was one of the best how it was to drive it. It does not lose side wind and well as some other smaller cars bit the difference is not big and otherwise… yeah Clio was winning!

Nice styling in that spec but if your going to use the Alpine name you could of given a performance option. Big missed opportunity

@dominicr4740

Жыл бұрын

It’s just matching all other manufacturers who use badging and styling from performance division for obvious reasons of appealing to customers.

@robsmall6466

Жыл бұрын

@@dominicr4740 Renault did it previously with RS Line. So this isn't anything new. What they should of done is given this Clio the full performance option as well ( like they did in the past with full RS models ). An Alpine RS or Turbo maybe and then the cosmetic only Alpine version for customers that just want the styling but not the running costs

The exterior looks really nice. Drove a 2020 version and it was pretty decent

@F-MK96

Жыл бұрын

i have the 2020 with 1.3 130hp gas and its amazing too bad there wont be petrol engine anymore because this etech is kinda slow

@ahmadahmal2942

Жыл бұрын

Looks like a copy of GAC car design.

9 ай бұрын

@@F-MK96 there will be 1.0 TCE eco-g bi-fuel version that can burn LPG too. Not sure about the availability worldwide.

@F-MK96

9 ай бұрын

@ i know and the 90hp1.0 will also be available but not the 1.3tce :/

The manufacturers may have planned to do away with small cars but considering the average car price is now around £38,000 they appear to be out of sink with real world economics. It’s noticeable the speed at which small EV’s are now being planned. Perhaps the economic climate and bare faced greed of some manufacturers, stand and take a bow Daimler group, is turning sour?

compared to the bizare looking small cars such as VW ID3 or BMW i3, this is sexy

Gilles Vidal is spreading his magic on the renault lineup. this is the best looking clio of all time

@Oklm23

Жыл бұрын

Well yeah it looks like a Peugeot now 😂

@dominicr4740

Жыл бұрын

@@Oklm23Care to do the analysis to back up your comment. 🤔

@Oklm23

Жыл бұрын

@@dominicr4740 1-Gilles Vidal was the head designer of Peugeot up until 2020 2-the front grill, small headlights and vertical daytime running lights all scream Peugeot design 3-literally every car journalist (at least here in France) have noticed/mentioned it I mean it’s pretty obvious 4-it’s not a bad thing at all Peugeot great is amazing so I’m glad he’s bringing some of that Peugeot flare into Renault!

So which are the better, roomier alternatives?

I miss rs version like Clio V6 what a lovely times

Supermini cars starting over 20k is just insane.

I wanna get this, but in grey

Making this kind of car extinct is a baffling mistake, it's one of the best and most eco segments - EU with it's draconic regulations should be ashamed.

Oh blimey. The comments haven’t been turned off. Wonder why you did that with the ID Buzz video. Perhaps it was because it was produced by VW and not What Car? Not a very independent review. I have always liked the Clio. The Alpine is a legendary Mark. Usually associated with sporty cars. I am not sure why this particular Clio should be wearing that badge, as it is not a sporty version.

@dominicr4740

Жыл бұрын

It’s branding to match other makers. Been going on for many years now. You wouldn’t expect an S-Line A3 to be an S3!

@Steve-Cross

Жыл бұрын

@@dominicr4740 I still think it’s a bit of a con. Not all consumers are gullible. Just giving it a label, Doesn’t make it an Alpine. I would imagine a lot of enthusiasts, would be very disappointed, if they bought this car, expecting it to perform, like an Alpine, tuned performance car. I think Renault has missed a big opportunity, in creating a brilliant, small, hot hatch, worthy of the Alpine name.

The diesel Clio in 2015 was getting 90 mpg and had lower CO2 8 years ago to add insult to injury was £6,000 cheaper

@morganmtu4525

Жыл бұрын

Une Renault 12 était encore moins chère... Bref comparons des dollars et des monnaies anciennes et disparues

Nice work

Very nice refresh and i'm pretty sure that LPG version will be best seller on many markets acros EU. Person who pays over 20000 euros or pounds for this size of car must be really brainwashed.

@F-MK96

Жыл бұрын

20000 became normal this "size" car isnt like a clio from 2010... this cars became bigger more comfortable and fully tech packed they feel like their bigger brothers more than before so i think 27000 will be more normal in future....

I heard it has more horsepower?

went to look at one yesterday...great looking car and popped one on order

@jonathancadoo1

3 ай бұрын

I was looking at the Esprit Alpine on Renaults website. Did you look at the extra packs eg. The protection pack/touring etc? The reason I’m asking is because I have mobility issues, and I was hoping that all your lane/parking/other assists came as standard (I’m late to driving so I’ve zero clue) any insight you could give would be great

I like it. A shame it isn't a plug in but for that price, that is the compromise you have to make

Nice review

I’m I getting this right that this is a petrol fuelled car and not one where I need an electric charge point?

If they made an RS version of the new Clio with 220-250 hp, I'd pick one up today.

@RuiP_FPV

9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, they discontinued they won't make RS Version I think since 2020

@cedricserieys9768

24 күн бұрын

Are you ready to pay for extra taxes? It is the case un France. Nobody can buy a small sporty car today for a reasonable price.

i like the colour and the Vegan interior.

@wojciechlaba6645

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you should eat the interior.

first thing id do is go to a place to restitch my steeringwheele to nappa hhaha steeringwheele has to be leather tho seats i agree with

what is tge point of ICE cars now? Shame it's not fully electric

Fantastic 🤩

I like it :)

Nice to see a small hybrid, but not sure whether this just ticks the box or whether it really adds to the cars economy? I would have preferred to see an external charger port and a bigger battery, but I guess the price reflects this. The battery appears to be the same 1.2Kw/h unit as before. I find the choice of 1.6 petrol engine rather odd considering the decent 1.0L turbo engines around these days. Finally, even with 143bhp, it just scrapes the 10s time for 0-60mph!

@itechtalk03

Жыл бұрын

The 1.6 engine only offers around 80hp hence why it’s still not the fastest but acceptable tbh. The car focuses more economy rather than performance.

@dancooper2072

Жыл бұрын

My Clio hybrid averages 56mpg to 60mpg. Diesel like figures and very clean as mostly in electric. Lot of complicated tech going on underneath the hood too

@sargfowler9603

Жыл бұрын

@@dancooper2072 My Ibiza FR does 55-60 mpg around town or on a motorway. Just seems an odd decision.

@matthewbrewster1

Жыл бұрын

I suspect that 143bhp isn't realistic in normal driving, it's based on the electric motor being at full power which the battery capacity can't support for any period of time. Almost all hybrids have the same problem when it comes to 0-60 figures. the mid-range acceleration will be punchy though, a bit like a turbo on a diesel the electric motor can give a boost of power but will eventually tail off. the 1.6 engine is actually quite basic because of the electric motors and clever transmission the engine only needs to function at its peak efficiency rather than across an entire rev range . interestingly it doesn't require a clutch or reverse gear as the electric motor has enough power to back the car up and to match the engine speed and flywheel speed when changing ratios.

@dancooper2072

Жыл бұрын

@@sargfowler9603 I've had a Ibiza FR and was in the garage alot more. You say strange decision, it's a better car than the Ibiza. Drive one

This will also be the new Mitsubishi Colt right?

@allinonefib

Жыл бұрын

Mitsubishi will rebadge this Renault Clio as the new Mitsubishi Colt next year

Marvelous

Nice looking car but I do not believe it will sell well. I sat in front on passenger place and it took me three minutes to secure the belt, that narrow was the place between me and the middle box. Boot is good only for local shopping. Clientele would be only ladies living in crowded towns and with some money to spend on looks. But on that market niche there are strong competitors like Mini or something else.

The end to small fun lightweight cars. Worlds gone nuts.

£22k for a Clio 😂😂😂😂

Good 👍

interesting that Renault have managed to make a 143bhp small car struggle to reach 60 in 10 seconds, either it is absurdly heavy, absurdly high geared (112mph top speed suggests not) or car manufacturers are just making up figures for these latest petrol-electric hybrids based on hypothetical combined power rather than reality.

@after_midnight9592

6 ай бұрын

Original clio williams had 140 hp, that thing is a riot. And yes, this is a combined power of ice and battery. Real life would prob be 90 hp.

Amazing

Great super ❤

4 speed auto, not 6 speed, but actually you don't notice it when driving. The ratios are long but the electric motors fill in the gaps seemlessly

@bikeman123

8 ай бұрын

It's a 6 speed

@robmorgan8369

8 ай бұрын

Then mines lost 2 somewhere LOL...the Clio E-Tech is 4 speed with 2 electric motors, but don't take my word for it. It's on the website too :-) @@bikeman123

Great small efficient car as long as you do not plan to put anything more than 4 tesco shopping bags in the boot.Shame no leather option and no diesel option for UK.Much better looking car than the honda jazz.

1.6l engine! i had those specs from a 1.2l eco boost, so whats the point of spending £20k plus? Thats £6000 more 😮

The 5EV WILL replace the clio in time

@matthewbrewster1

Жыл бұрын

the plan is for the two cars to coexist until ICE sales are banned. the 5 EV will more directly replace the Zoe. it's possibly that the Clio will return in some electric form depending on the positioning and success of the 5

I don't see what's wrong with these small cars been hybrid. I have the Clio hybrid and at low speeds and in traffic, I'm mostly in electric. Until there's an alternative I honestly don't see why we can't keep making these, with Efuels in the pipeline too

@P_As_C_Al

Жыл бұрын

There are no e-fuels for cars in the pipeline though! At least not for regular people… no idea who keeps pushing this narrative

@dancooper2072

Жыл бұрын

Considering the EU decided to not ban ICE cars due to Porsche push on E fuels. They will definitely be readily available sooner rather than later

Why only hybrid

@DanRyzESPUK

11 ай бұрын

To reduce emmissions.

Beautiful car, please dont go the Fiesta way.

The Austal is 1.6 hybrid 200bhp why not make the Clio the same?? then you'd have the number 1 small hatch on the market ????

Now made it even more impossible to buy

why is every manufacturer trying to be a luxury car now? who’s going to be able to afford these?

so zoe did the thing? so MG2 wins?

Nothing too wow going on here. Curious to know the real world mpg with all the hybridness. My guess is it'll net be barely better than a 1-1.2 turbo petrol.

@naferemix

Жыл бұрын

I get 52mpg out of my 1litre prefacelift, forums are saying max of 60mpg with the hybrid and that’s with very careful driving. Not worth the extra £5k+, not to mention the weight saving/handling

Shame there's no diesel, but that's exactly what the eurocrats want. I had a mk3 Clio DCI and never appreciated how refined it was until I replaced it with a Fiesta that feels as though it's running on flat tyres (and still makes me paranoid after two years) and is much much MUCH worse ergonomically. Back in the day I occasionally had a mk4 Clio as a dealer courtesy car and it felt dark / enclosed by comparison with the mk3. This impression and the non-availability of a CD player put me off considering a mk4 as a replacement (not to mention some dreadful customer service over a failed fuse box in my own car - nul points pour Renault...). For relative cheapness I might have considered a Dacia Sandero, but the latest version has the same lack of a CD player and the one time I drove a Sandero (a Stepway variant) I thought it felt cobbled-together, altogether very awkward. I'll accept that the latest version is probably up to mk4 Clio standards, but I didn't like the mk4 Clio. At some point I'll have to compromise and bend to the will of the tech herd, but I dread the day.

I was getting hopeful when I saw the title of the video, mistakenly thinking that this is a PHEV...

the yaris 25cm less in length.These cars are not so small anymore.

What did you mean about the Renault 5, it was at least 2 years ago I went to a dealer to ask about the 5 and not only is it another year or so but Renault are selling tickets for £150 just to enable us to order a 5 … 🤔 lol … guess again Renault 🤣

Bit slow to 60mph given the power under the bonnet. My 136hp 1 series is faster than this

@jondonnelly4831

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, batteries are heavy and cars now are bloated to all hell.

@tomazikov

Жыл бұрын

It's not a hothatch nor a supercar where the 0- 60mph vould mater much . For every day driving it's perfect. For god sake my 65hp Dacia Sandero gets me everywhere I need in satisfactory pace however I don't go on higway or a track since it's not ment for it . This car in the video however is perfect for everyone who is not to picky abaut the brand and HP. Price unfortunatly is no longer cheap but hey nothing today is 🤷

@spinner4698

Жыл бұрын

@tomazikov compare the performance stats with the Fiesta 1.0 mild hybrid (which is about to be discontinued) and you'll see how sluggish it is. I'm looking at potential new cars for next year and am not a badge snob. Why would I trade down a size for something with more power that's somehow slower?

A diesel Clio would be better

❤❤

Wow😊😊😊😊

at least, it is not a rebadge Nissan/Mitsubishi LOL

@allinonefib

Жыл бұрын

Mitsubishi will rebadge this Renault Clio as the new Mitsubishi Colt next year

Never bought a french car never will, only german, apart from vw group cr-p, and japanese.

If the Zoe looked like this I may be interested.. But it doesn't.

@madmandonna1

Жыл бұрын

I have a Zoe and I'm really not a fan of how it looks, but it drives nicely and it's a very efficient little EV. Just has some niggles that I don't like. I'm hoping the new Renault 5 addresses these issues, I absolutely LOVE how it looks (hopefully the design isn't too far off the concept car). Bit strange not offering an EV version of the Clio, given how popular it is.

The Clio is a fantastic 'compact' hatch...but the 208 just pips it in terms of style. that said the Clio interior is up there with the best. This mid-life face-lift is over-egged! Just too much. Keep it simply. The current GT Line is a really good car.

Cars across the board are just so 'meh' lately, not to mention eye wateringly expensive. What is going on?

@dancooper2072

Жыл бұрын

Not sure you realise the complicated tech going on with self charging hybrids obviously

@skap-jr9ig

Жыл бұрын

@@dancooper2072 Thanks, but my comment clearly states 'across the board' meaning this includes all cars. Not all cars are hybrid. Cars in general are very expensive nowadays.

Poor copy of Peugeot 208 style. Grill and daytime running lights are too much inspired / copied from Peugeot cars.

Looks like a Dacia , what happened 😂 (yes i know they are sister brands)

European cars are starting to copy Chinese car design. This look like a copy of GAC design style.

@DanRyzESPUK

11 ай бұрын

This car design has been around for over 10 years, so it was the chinese who copied this.

@ahmadahmal2942

10 ай бұрын

@@DanRyzESPUK actually This is a GAC design from 10 years ago. If you have any idea. But western companies copy alot from China, because no one in the west knows anything about Chinese cars. so western companies get away with it. Another example: is new Ford Bronco is a copy of Tank 300.

@bikeman123

8 ай бұрын

😂 clown

BYD dolphin is better, proper EV with blade battery

Um looks super generic like the golf. Also reminds me of new civic and fords. Could have designed it better. Renault designs need to be different and stand out.

Will fall apart like most French cars

2:30 once again a car maker pretending to care about the environment while giving the user cheaper, less durable materials. Leather is much stronger and comes directly from nature and there are environmentally friendly ways to raise cows and dye leathers. Car makers should do the right thing and invest in regenerative farms which farm the right way and protect traditional craftsmanship and local economies-the small rural farm is the beating heart of all countries and if car makers actually cared for the environment they would do the right, more difficult and hard thing and not take the easy option.

@BritishTeaLover

Жыл бұрын

I prefer fabric seats tbh. They're far comfier on a cold morning, or when it's been in the sun. And farming isn't necessarily mor eco-friendly than fabric, especially at small scales (which they couldn't use as they'd need large quanities). The idea of a small rural farm is nice, but it's a bit odd to expect car manufacturers to be the ones to prop them up if they can't otherwise compete. Plus its not like traditional craftsmanship is used in car seats, they're almost all machine made anyway.

@neiltaylor513

Жыл бұрын

@@BritishTeaLover I was going to say Rolls Royce, but I saw the "almost"

@Xabbalix

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I wish this would work but time and time again shows this does not work on large scale. Greed kicks in and innocent animals fair badly in the process. Fabric will at least decrease that innocent suffering.

same old same old

Wait until chinese small ev invade european market

ruined it.

Not to be picky or anything but I personaly think that it's a mistake to do what manifacturers are doing now but they can't help it if they are forced by EU ecomentalists aka birocrates

@SomeUnremarkableGuy

Жыл бұрын

thank EU for that. they are coming up with the new ideas every year.

@reececollison5101

Жыл бұрын

Don’t worry it’s likely to all implode in a few years. We’re already seeing it now with plummeting residuals of used EVs

68 mpg😂 never get that.. 112 top speed. 9.9secs 0-60.. No rs... Boring.... and its French.. Next..

French hybrid? 🤮 How to make the ultimate garbage - replace the only good and fairly reliable thing on french cars - 1.5 diesel engine by even more electronics and tech which is made of the same stuff their croissants are. So unless you are ready to eat the car, which will probably be surprisingly delicious, then dont bother. Once this will come as battery only EV, it may be pretty good as in full EVs isn't all that much tech to keep them going. Good example is Zoe, haven't heard anyone complaining that their car bent in the breeze or started meeting when exposed to the aggressive, almost African like British sun.

put a dam turbo on it.....