Even small car buyers pay attention to the design. The fourth generation of the Renault Clio has always been one of the most popular Renault models in this country. And indeed, the Gaul built between 2012 and 2019 is one of the prettiest representatives of its class. We are more familiar with hidden rear door handles from Alfa, the cheeky rear swing is oh, la, la, and even the hubcaps that are actually just clipped on look like five-arm aluminum rims at first glance.
In June 2017, our titanium-grey test vehicle from the facelift series presented in 2016 cost a whopping 20,050 euros, according to the Schwacke database. Now the car dealership in Bockel near Bremen is asking for 10,480 euros. What can we expect for the halved course? Extras such as heated front seats, automatic air conditioning, three-spoke leather steering wheel and a touch-controlled infotainment system as well as a chic key access card instead of a conventional key, for example.
Renault Clio used: pretty worn out after 92,419 kilometers
At least superficially, they create a superior comfort experience. Unfortunately, this does not apply to the quality. A big lead over the actually cheaper group brother Dacia Sandero is hardly noticeable. Our testclio already looks pretty worn after 92,419 kilometers. This is not only due to a long scratch on the left fender and moderate gap dimensions between fender and doors. On the front passenger seat, the thin seat cover has a burn hole the size of a fingernail.
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The cockpit landscape is boldly designed, but annoying with sloppy workmanship and crackling noises on uneven roads. And a center console that yields several centimeters at the touch of a thumb shows a very flexible understanding of quality.
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The response behavior of the infotainment system is unbelievably sluggish: instead of wanting to use the navigation system, we experience frustration due to long reaction times and unexpected restarts. Better, but ambiguous is the driving impression.
Choosing the right motor is not easy
The tuning is tighter than the previous generations. Fortunately, the chassis is not worn out yet, but the brake discs are. Annoying for highway commuters with a frugal Clio dCi as a cheap work shuttle: Wind noise quickly builds up above normal country road speeds. The stage check is more pleasing. Except for rusting on the chassis parts and the unprotected spare wheel, there are still no deficits.
The chic design cannot compensate for cheap plastics. Moderate infotainment quality
The drive is dry, the exhaust system should be fit for years. Choosing the right motor is not easy. The 0.9 turbo petrol engines (75 and 90 hp) look very tired, older ones TCe-120-Engines stand out with damage from timing chain problems. The 1.6 Turbo RS (200/220 hp) is a sports exotic for solvent fans. Families could also look forward to another exotic: The Clio Grandtour is a rare small car station wagon.
