2-2-2017: Report of four TPMS sensors developing slow leaks over the past 18 months on a 2014 Renault Clio Dynamique Medianav Eco 90Tce. All replaced under Renault 4 year warranty.
25-4-2017: Another report of TMPS valve sensors failing on a 2015 Renault Clio Dynamique. Three times already. Dealer told owner it is a fault with sensor valves on this model, which confirms 2-2-2017.
18-7-2017: Report of timing chain of 2013 Renault Clio 90 TCe failing at 36,500 miles. Renault initially offered to pay 75% of repair costs (possibly an entirely new engine).
24-7-2017: Report of 2014 Renault Clio 0.9 TCE Dynamique S Nav, run on superunleaded, stuttering from from cold and making it hard to accelerate smoothly. The turbo comes in like a light switch and even when warm, it can catch the driver out out at junctions or roundabouts with either no progress or jerky acceleration. Every time it goes in for a service, the Renault dealer says no updates available.
23-9-2017: Report of timing chain tensioner of same 2014 Renault Clio 90 TCe failing at 42k miles. (Same as 24-7-2017.) The failed tensioner allowed the chain to flail around and eat into the crankcase so the car needed a new engine. This is anecdotal, but the Renault daler said it was the 5th case he had seen. Happily it was covered by the 4 year Renault warranty, but the new engine is only covered for 6 months. The worry is that if this is happening in Clios, it could also be happening in Capturs, Twingos, Smarts abd Dacias with the same 90 TCe engine.
20-9-2018: Report of repeated failure of TPMS system on 2015 Renault Clio. So far has failed 4 times, though always fixed under the 4 year warranty that runs out in April 2019.
20-9-2018. Separate report of problems with valve based TPMS on 2015 Renault Clio despite 4 replacements under warranty. Problem continues. Now advised that issue is corrosion on all four alloys at valve port hole. Rejected by Renault as warranty issue due to undefined "conditions". New alloys cost £1,000 approx. Or get wheels refurbished at owner's cost. Car is not 3 years old yet.
19-10-2018: Report of timing chain tensioner failing on 2013 Renault Clio 90TCe at 64,000 miles resulting in £1,000 damage to the engine.
30-11-2018: Report of a/c falure in 2013/63 Renault Clio Dynamique MediaNav, first noticed in May 2018. Despite out of 4 year warranty, Renault admitted a manufacturing fault and offered to pay 45% of the cost of repair, but the parts took 4 months to arrive.
3-4-2019: Complaint of 2014 Renault Clio with 11,500 miles "jerking" when driver tries to reverse. Dealer says needs a new gearbox, unless reader misinterpreted and it actually needs a new clutch.
22-4-2019: Report of judder from clutch of 2017 Renault Clio 1.2 16v 75HP model. Might be the release bearing.
24-5-2019: Report of oil in coolant of 2014 Renault Clio 1.5 dCI at 32,000 miles.
7-8-2019: Report of blown head gasket in Renaualt Clio 90 TCe.
13-11-2019: Report of locking problem in the rain with 2017 Renault Clio. Owner came back to the car to find the lights on and the wipers running. Used keyless fob to open the hatchback. Either moisture got into the locking and windows ECU inside the driver's doot, or start/stop stopped the engine when the owner parked and he forgot to shut it dow,
July 2012
Renault unveiled the fourth generation Clio
The interior gets a modern feel and user-friendliness thanks to the dashboard sculpted in the shape of an aircraft wing, the optimally-positioned multimedia system on the centre console, a wide range of colour options, a digital speedometer, comfortable seats and chrome and gloss-black trim highlights.
From launch, buyers could personalise the outside of their car with a selection of colour touches to the front grille, rear and side door inserts. To personalise the interior, the menu covers the dashboard, door panels, steering wheel, grab handles, gear lever and air vent surrounds, upholstery materials and optional floor mats. Thanks to attractively-priced option packs, buyers are able to choose the look and feel they prefer.
All versions of New Clio are available with a sound system integrated into the front doors’ loudspeakers. Known as Renault Bass Reflex, this system delivers the volume and listening enjoyment of a 30-litre home speaker system. Bass frequencies are more powerful and the threshold of saturation and distortion is pushed much higher.
The entire Clio range features Bluetooth-equipped radios for hands-free telephone operation and audio streaming from portable music players with excellent sound quality. All radios incorporate USB and jack sockets.
The new Renault Clio combines low fuel consumption with driving pleasure thanks to a significantly updated range of petrol and diesel engines. The two petrol engines (Energy TCe 90 and TCe 120) combine very low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions with responsive performance and mid-range acceleration. The significantly improved new-generation Energy dCi engines bestow New Clio with record-breaking fuel economy for the same driving pleasure.
The new Clio is the first Renault model to feature the new three-cylinder chain-cam petrol turbocharged Energy TCe 90 engine. This is the first three-cylinder powerplant ever produced by Renault and, from launch, will provide a remarkable balance between driving pleasure and fuel economy. This three-cylinder, turbocharged 899cc unit comes with Stop&Start and delivers the performance of a normally-aspirated 1.4-litre powerplant.
It has an ultra low-inertia turbo for satisfying response from low engine speeds: 90hp and 135Nm at 2,000rpm (90 per cent of peak torque available from 1,650rpm to 5,000rpm) plus an economy-optimised version with taller gear ratios and fuel consumption of 65.7 mpg, equivalent to CO2 emissions of 99g/km. This is a 21 per cent fuel consumption and CO2 emissions saving compared to the TCe 100 it replaces
The latest addition to the Energy family is a new 90hp version of the 1.5 dCi, equipped with Stop&Start. This is a four-cylinder 1.5-litre engine with 220Nm of torque available from 1,750rpm, an increase of 20Nm over the current dCi 85. An economy-optimised version with taller gear ratios which also qualifies for the Renault eco2 signature with fuel consumption of 88 mpg, equivalent to CO2 emissions 83g/km.
The new Clio is also available with the new, dynamic chain-cam TCe 120 4-cylinder engine mated to six-speed EDC transmission (Efficient Dual Clutch), a first for Renault in the B segment.
- A four-cylinder 1.2-litre engine with the performance of a normally-aspirated 1.6 engine,
- Direct fuel injection and turbocharging for peak power of 120hp and 190Nm of torque from 1,750rpm.
The TCe 120 engine became available in the first half of 2013. It is among the most powerful, yet most economical, engines in its class. and feels outstandingly smooth.
Along with the availability of EDC dual clutch transmission for the dCi 90 engine in the first half of 2013, the new Clio will mark a further step in expanding access to the driving pleasure and seamless gearshifts delivered by this responsive and frugal automatic transmission.
Over and above these engineering features, New Clio offers drivers an integrated suite of efficient solutions to help them reduce their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions:
- An ECO mode allows drivers to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent by modifying the car’s performance parameters at the push of a button.
- A driving style monitor (green, yellow or orange) and a Gear Change Indicator (GCI) on the dashboardd help drivers improve their driving style to reduce their fuel consumption.
- The Driving eco²app available through Renault R-Link provides drivers with a full suite of information, enabling them to analyse their driving style and take corrective measures in order to reduce their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
June 2013
Renault Clio GT-Line pricing announced
Starting at £17,395, the Clio GT-Line sits between the TCe 90 Dynamique S MediaNav and the 200hp RenaultSport Clio. With 120hp on tap, allied to much of the hot hatch style and features from the RenaultSport, but lower running and purchase costs.
Developed by RenaultSport, the five-door Clio GT-Line TCe 120 EDC is powered by a direct-injection 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It comes mated exclusively to a six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) transmission via steering column-mounted gear shift paddles.
Sport Chassis is standard, with 30% stiffer chassis, 40% stiffer dampers and specific stops. Plus R.S. Drive. which offers two driving modes: Normal and Sport. Pressing the button sharpens up the car’s responses, including engine and gearbox mapping, ESC settings, steering feeling and throttle pedal response. Selecting Sport mode shaves 30 milliseconds off the shift time of 200ms for the gearchange. It also retains the multi-changedown function of the 200 Turbo EDC, simply by holding down the downshift paddle.
The new powertrain offers up 190Nm of torque, with a top speed of 121 mph. 0-60mph is achieved in 9.6 seconds. 54.3 mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of only 120g/km CO2.
New Clio GT-Line TCe 120 EDC boasts plenty of Renaultsport’s design cues, from its grille, GT front and rear bumpers and specific rear lip spoiler, to its side sills, offset LED daytime running lights, twin chrome exhaust tailpipes and GT badging both front and rear. Rounding off its purposeful looks are 17-inch anthracite GT alloys, together with co-ordinating anthracite door mirrors and rear diffuser.
The upmarket cabin boasts dark carbon GT upholstery, matched with details picked out in chrome and gloss black. A GT leather steering wheel with badging, Renaultsport seats with additional side support, aluminium-capped pedals, steering column-mounted gearshift paddles and specific instrument backgrounds all testify to the fact that this is a pedigree, high-performance Clio. Anthracite surrounds for the air vents, gearlever gaiter, plus inserts for the gearlever and door panels also give the car an air of exclusivity.
February 2015
GT Line Look Pack launched
Available for Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique S MediaNav versions for a cost of £400.
The GT Line Look Pack adds GT Anthracite alloy wheels (16-inch on Dynamique MediaNav and 17-inch on Dynamique S MediaNav), GT front and rear bumpers topped with LED daytime running lights and a single chromed exhaust tailpipe. Also Anthracite door mirror casings and protective inserts on the doors, Renaultsport sill kick plates and GT Line badging included in the pack, which is available with the Glacier White, Diamond Black, Flame Red and Mercury paint choices.
The GT Line Look Pack is available on Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique S MediaNav with the 90 hp 0.9-litre TCe and 90 hp 1.5 dCi engines.
Some interior trim details have also been changed on Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique S MediaNav models, with or without the GT Line look pack. The interior lighting is now a more modern white rather than amber, grey replaces gloss black for the door armrests and handles, and MediaNav or R-Link inserts and air conditioning controls now have a matt chrome rather than a shiny chrome finish.
On Dynamique S MediaNav, GT Line and Renaultsport models the air vent surrounds are also in matt chrome, which has been applied to the air vent handle and gear knob of all Clios. The gear gaiter surround is now grey on Expression and Expression+ versions and gloss black on Dynamique MediaNav and Dynamique S MediaNav models, matt chrome dashboard rings become standard across the range and there is a matt chrome handbrake button and interior door handles, plus the steering wheel on models with a leather wheel rim. A rear parking camera also becomes available on the GT Line model for £250.
November 2015
Specification upgrades for Renault Clio announced
DAB radio is now standard equipment on Clios fitted with either the MediaNav or R-Link infotainment systems, meaning that all apart from entry-level versions now come with DAB as standard. DAB radio means passengers now have access to more radio stations whilst on the move. Both MediaNav and R-Link have also been upgraded, with the newly-redesigned MediaNav gaining Bluetooth™ streaming, TMC traffic information and SIRI “Eyes-Free” for compatible iPhones. The updated R-Link system has a new, clearer and more sensitive screen, allowing multi-touch gestures such as ‘pinch to zoom’.
The Clio Expression+ trim level has been renamed as Clio ‘Play’ to bring the B-segment supermini into line with its smaller city car sibling, Twingo. Meanwhile, the Dynamique S Nav gets a new-look leather steering wheel and grey upholstery.
The Clio is available in five trim levels and with a range of two petrol and one diesel efficient engines and is priced from £11,145. Despite the specification upgrades, the Clio is still available with numerous personalisation options such as the GT Line look pack, coloured 16” and 17” alloy wheels, exterior and interior coloured touch packs. Accessory packs such as the carbon-look Styling Pack, a sporty Spoiler Pack, a Protection Pack to include parking sensors and a Touring Pack with quick-release tow bar are all also still available.
November 2015
Clio Iconic 25 Nav launched
The Clio Iconic 25 Nav is available with TCe90 Stop & Start, dCi90 Stop & Start and dCi90 EDC engines. Based on the top-of-the-range Dynamique S specification, the special edition receives 17-inch ‘Desire’ alloy wheels with black inserts, chrome window sills, extra-tinted rear windows and tailgate, and distinctive cross-hatch-style wing mirror decals as standard. The decals complement the range of four stylish exterior colours on offer – Ivory, Diamond Black, Oyster Grey and Mercury.
Clio Iconic 25 Nav also receives a leather armrest and leather handbrake, matched with an aluminium gear lever. The unique black and white cross-hatch design seen on the exterior can also be found inside, with touches to the air vent surrounds and door armrest.
The Iconic 25 Nav builds on the top-of-the-range Dynamique S Nav trim which features automatic climate control with one touch quick demist function, rear electric windows and electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors.
June 2016
Revised Clio unveiled
At the front, the grille which houses the Renault diamond has been redesigned, as has the lower part of the grille which is wider to add an even more modern feel to the front end. At the rear, the skirt has been redesigned for additional robustness.
Four new body colours have been added (Mars Red, Titanium Grey, Arctic White and Iron Blue), with a selection of new wheel and wheel trim designs, plus a more extensive personalisation programme.
All the upholsteries are new and special attention has been paid to the tactile and visual quality of the plastics’ grain-effect finish. The chrome trim features a more subdued, matt finish and the colours are more refined. In short, the new Clio forms a higher end package which strikes a desirable balance between seductive exterior styling and a high-quality interior finish.
The powerful, fuel-efficient 1.5 dCi 110 diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox is a new addition to the Clio, as is the availability of six-speed manual transmission for the TCe 120 petrol engine.
In addition to its reverse parking sensor, and depending on the version, the New Clio offers a front parking sensor and a reverse parking camera. Available for higher-end versions, Handsfree Parking allows the driver to fully delegate the completion of parking manoeuvres.
January 2018
Clio Urban Nav Special introduced
Available to order now from £16,225 on-the-road it is based on the Dynamique Nav version and adds rear-parking sensors, 16-inch alloy wheels with grey inserts, full LED headlights, and a new ‘Urban Grey’ body colour. The Urban Nav Special Edition is priced at £575 over the Dynamique Nav but with £1,265 of additional equipment.
Also includes a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation, body-coloured electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels and Handsfree key card with start/stop functionality.
Buyers can specify the Urban Nav Special Edition with a choice of the TCe 90 engine, with a manual transmission, or the dCi 90 engine with either manual or six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) automatic transmissions.
February 2018
Renault reduces warranty from four years to three years
Renault models ordered and registered from 1 February 2018 are covered by a warranty package for up to three years from date of first registration. The first two years unlimited mileage, followed by a further one year limited to a total mileage of 60,000 (100,000 miles for Koleos, Zoe and LCV vehicles).
Models registered up to and including 31 January 2018 are still covered by a four-year warranty package. The first two years unlimited mileage and the third and fourth years are limited to 100,000 miles.
May 2018
Revised Renault Clio line-up of models announced, with enhanced trim levels and price reductions. The Renault Clio is now available with three engine and transmission options as part of the new Renault EasyLife line-up. The Clio offers the options of the TCe 75 engine with five-speed manual transmission or the dCi 90 engine with either five-speed manual transmission or six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) automatic. The Clio is now priced from £13,500 OTR, a reduction of £445 compared to the previous entry version even with additional specification. (TCe 120 and dCi 110 engines dropped from range.)
Clio Play has 16-inch black alloy wheels, DAB radio with Bluetooth and Hands Free connectivity, USB and AUX ports, R&GO smartphone application allowing access to sat-nav, cruise control, air conditioning, electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors, Hands Free keycard, front and rear fog lights front daytime running lights. Further specification includes Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, 60:40 split folding rear seats, front electric windows, height adjustable driver’s seat and height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel. The Clio Play is available from £13,500 OTR or £179 a month with £179 deposit over 48 months on a Renault Selections PCP 1 .
Clio Iconic is available from £14,700 OTR, a £254 saving when compared to the previous Dynamique Nav, despite the additional equipment of 17-inch black alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, extra tinted rear and tailgate windows and chrome window surrounds. MediaNav multimedia system with seven-inch touchscreen satellite navigation is also included.
Top-of-the-range Clio GT Line gets a sportier look, including 17-inch GT alloy wheels, chrome rear diffuser and exhaust, dark metal door mirrors, side door inserts and front grille strip, body-coloured lower door protector and side skirts, over and above the previous Dynamique S as well as a price reduction of £525. There’s also full LED front and rear headlights with integrated daytime running lights, automatic headlights and wipers, automatic climate control with quick demist function, high-density foam front seats, leather steering wheel and rear electric windows. The Clio GT Line is available from £16,250 OTR.
Clio version
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Power
(hp @ rpm)
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Torque
(Nm @ rpm)
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0-62mph (sec)
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Top speed (mph)
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Play TCe 75
|
76 @ 5,000
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120 @ 2,500
|
12.3
|
110
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Play TCe 90
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90 @ 5,500
|
140 @ 2,250
|
12.1
|
110
|
Play dCi 90
|
90 @ 4,000
|
220 @ 1,750
|
11.8
|
112
|
Play dCi 90 EDC Auto
|
90 @ 4,000
|
220 @ 1,750
|
13.1
|
110
|
Iconic TCe 75
|
76 @ 5,000
|
120 @ 2,500
|
12.3
|
110
|
Iconic TCe 90
|
90 @ 5,500
|
140 @ 2,250
|
12.1
|
110
|
Iconic dCi 90
|
90 @ 4,000
|
220 @ 1,750
|
11.8
|
112
|
Iconic dCi 90 EDC Auto
|
90 @ 4,000
|
220 @ 1,750
|
13.1
|
110
|
GT Line TCe 90
|
90 @ 5,500
|
140 @ 2,250
|
12.1
|
110
|
GT Line dCi 90
|
90 @ 4,000
|
220 @ 1,750
|
11.8
|
112
|
GT Line dCi 90 EDC Auto
|
90 @ 4,000
|
220 @ 1,750
|
13.1
|
110
|
2018 CLIO PRICES
Clio version
|
CO 2 (g/km)
|
MPG (combined)
|
BIK
|
VED (Yr. 1)
|
Price (OTR)
|
Play TCe 75
|
113
|
56.5
|
23%
|
£165
|
£13,500
|
Play TCe 90
|
113
|
56.5
|
23%
|
£165
|
£13,980
|
Play dCi 90
|
104
|
70.6
|
25%
|
£165
|
£15,580
|
Play dCi 90 EDC Auto
|
105
|
72.4
|
26%
|
£165
|
£16,780
|
Iconic TCe 75
|
114
|
56.5
|
23%
|
£165
|
£14,700
|
Iconic TCe 90
|
113
|
56.5
|
23%
|
£165
|
£15,180
|
Iconic dCi 90
|
106
|
70.6
|
26%
|
£165
|
£16,780
|
Iconic dCi 90 EDC Auto
|
107
|
70.6
|
26%
|
£165
|
£17,980
|
GT Line TCe 90
|
113
|
56.5
|
23%
|
£165
|
£16,250
|
GT Line dCi 90
|
106
|
70.6
|
26%
|
£165
|
£17,850
|
GT Line dCi 90 EDC Auto
|
107
|
70.6
|
26%
|
£165
|
£19,050
|
OPTION PRICES
Option
|
Play
|
Iconic
|
GT Line
|
Price (OTR)
|
Renault i.D. Urban Grey non-metallic paint
|
○
|
○
|
N/A
|
£550
|
Metallic paint
|
○
|
○
|
○
|
£550
|
Renault i.D. metallic paint
|
○
|
○
|
○
|
£650
|
Space-saver emergency spare wheel
|
○
|
○
|
○
|
£110
|
Full LED headlights
|
N/A
|
○
|
●
|
£300
|
Extra-tinted rear and tailgate windows
|
○
|
●
|
●
|
£250
|
Fixed glass panoramic sunroof
|
○
|
○
|
○
|
£400
|
Interior Touch pack: air vents surrounds and gear gaiter surround in matt red or matt grey
|
○
|
○
|
○
|
£100
|
Black cloth upholstery with synthetic leather and velvet inserts (with red or grey piping)
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
○
|
£100
|
Seat Pack: Part-leather upholstery with heated front seats and height adjustable passenger seat
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
○
|
£900
|
Visibility Pack: Electrochrome rear view mirror and LED interior lighting with vanity mirror
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
○
|
£100
|
Convenience pack: automatic headlights and front wipers, automatic climate control with one touch demist function and air quality regulator, rear electric windows
|
N/A
|
○
|
●
|
£300
|
Parking pack: front parking sensors and reverse parking camera
|
N/A
|
○
|
○
|
£250
|
Western European mapping upgrade for MediaNav
|
N/A
|
○
|
○
|
£110
|
BOSE Premium Sound System with MediaNav
|
N/A
|
○
|
○
|
£350
|
Techno Pack: Renault R-Link Multimedia system including 7" touch screen, TomTom LIVE Satellite Navigation system (includes 36 months LIVE services subscription), Application Store, Eco Driving Menu, 4x35W FM/AM/DAB radio with 3D sound, Bluetooth, USB and Hands free technology, Renault Bass Reflex system, compatible with Android Auto™, 2 tweeters and fingertip remote controls) with front parking sensors, reverse parking camera and European mapping for R-Link
|
N/A
|
○
|
○
|
£600
|
Techno Pack Premium: R-Link, hands free parking, front and side parking sensors, reverse parking camera and European mapping for R-Link
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
○
|
£1,000
|
Techno Pack BOSE: R-Link, BOSE Premium Sound System, front parking sensors, reverse parking camera and European mapping for R-Link
|
N/A
|
○
|
○
|
£800
|
Techno Pack BOSE Premium: R-Link, BOSE Premium Sound System, hands free parking, front and side parking sensors, reverse parking camera and European mapping for R-Link
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
○
|
£1,200
|
TomTom LIVE services and connectivity for R-Link (36 months subscription)
|
N/A
|
○
|
○
|
£175
|