To start at around £21,000, the new Clio will be offered with just one engine option in the UK, with the 1.0-litre petrol engine dropped in favour of Renault's 1.6-litre "full hybrid" E-Tech system.

It’s called the E-Tech full hybrid and it features the same 1.6-litre petrol engine, electric motor and 1.2kWh battery pack found in the likes of the Arkana and Captur SUVs. It boosts the Clio ...

Now, the car is in its fifth generation and boasts some of the latest technology, and the hybrid powertrain is its most ...

This is the engine to go for if you want the most efficient Clio. It provides decent performance, but the equivalent hybrid engines in the Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris use much less fuel.

When you consider it’s the cheapest new hybrid car by more than £3,000, it’s certainly worth considering. CONS: The petrol Clio is a bit better… and quite a lot cheaper The Renault E-Tech ...

The hybrid places its 12-volt battery in the cavity under the floor. The Clio's interior is certainly snug. Rear seat passengers do okay for legroom but headroom is a mite marginal with the falling ...

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We like the smooth E-Tech 145 hybrid version, but the TCe 90 in Techno trim is a better option for most buyers. This is the engine to go for if you want the most efficient Clio. It provides decent ...

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