The Clio appears to be pretty reliable, and it’s one of the safest superminis on sale. The latest Clio is the safest yet – it achieved a full five stars when tested by industry body Euro NCAP, with impressive adult, child and assistance ratings of 96%, 89% and 75% respectively.

How reliable is Renault Clio?

The Clio appears to be pretty reliable, and it’s one of the safest superminis on sale. The latest Clio is the safest yet – it achieved a full five stars when tested by industry body Euro NCAP, with impressive adult, child and assistance ratings of 96%, 89% and 75% respectively.

Is a Renault Clio rear wheel drive?

The Renault Clio V6 Renault Sport is a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout sport compact based on the Renault Clio launched in 2001.

Where is the Renault Clio built?

Currently, Renault builds the Clio in Flins, France; Novo Mesto, Slovenia; and Bursa Turkey. In future 94 percent of the Clios will be built in Bursa and Novo Mesto, according to one industry source, with the remaining 6 percent assembled at Flins.

Is a 2001 Renault Clio a good used buy?

The 2001 model year car changed all that, bringing with it Renault’s ‘family’ dihedral grille and big headlamps. As a used buy, this Clio makes sense to those looking for an affordable and fun supermini of the old school. The 172bhp and 182bhp models make cracking driver’s cars and the V6 is a monster.

Why is the Nissan Clio so popular?

It was an attractive looking little car with a dash of French flair that made it stand out from the Japanese crowd; it was packed with plenty of features and was a fun little car to drive. The company first hit the market in 2001 with a handful of hot 2.0-litre Clio Sport three-door models to help kick-start the brand with a sporting image.

What is the difference between Renault Clio and Clio RS?

compare with… The Renault Clio RS is a sportier version of the same generation Renault Clio which comes with a more powerful engine as well as a couple of additional elements to improve its performances.

How many L/100 km does a Renault Clio get?

The 1.4-litre models should return 6-8 L/100 km, the 1.6-litre 7-9 L/100 km, and the 2.0-litre Sport should get 8.5-10 L/100 km depending on how hard it’s driven. Tony Muir replaced his 2002 VW Polo, which he describes as a disaster, with a 2003 Renault Clio Expression Verve 1.4. He reckons the Clio was a great little car.