Renault Clio Hatchback 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    35mpg combined. Not bad for a 1.4 auto.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Light and easy-to-use controls. Visibility not that good.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Gearbox is dreadful. Does not know how to change gear properly and when it does it's jerky and nauseating, especially in S mode. Don't buy French autos, buy Japanese.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine quite good, but gearbox failed after 35,000 miles.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A bit boring.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This is the only thing the French can get right. Very good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok when I bought the car, but terrible aftersales service. I use an independent Renault specialist who is superb.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket failure, cold start sensor packing up. The car's done just over 50,000 miles.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No