Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007 )  

Well-equipped, good-looking hatch with a 'big car' feel. 172 grown to 182 and another cracking hot hatch. 4 Star NCAP crash safety rating.

Build quality niggles. Reports of ignition coil and auto gearbox failures.

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Last updated 26 November 2011
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