Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable fuel consumption (45mpg approx average).

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very poor ride quality - skips badly on bumpy roads and a major step back from the previous Clio.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    1.2 engine is smooth but absolutely gutless.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average - not let us down so far!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Folk seem to like the Clio.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too good - see ride quality. I'm 6' 3" and it gives me neck strain - seat squabs too short.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems OK.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The car has gone back twice to Renault for an offside front brake binding - causes a loud squeal. On both occassions I have told the dealer the symptoms, on both times they have ignored me. Poor.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Offside front brake caliper binding. Rattling trim, poor fit and finish, our old Citroen was better!

    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