not quite ready for a full EV? The Renault Clio E Tech's worth a look... | In-depth Review

not quite ready for a full EV? The Renault Clio E Tech's worth a look... | In-depth Review
overview 00:00
background 00:37
driving experience 03:18
design and build 12:05
market and model range 23:56
cost of ownership 32:28
summary 38:49
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Renault's Clio reinvents itself - and looks attractive in this E-Tech full-Hybrid form. Jonathan Crouch drives it.
Ten Second Review
Renault has reinvented its fifth generation Clio, which the brand primarily wants you to look at in this frugal full hybrid E-Tech guise. A far-reaching visual makeover is complemented by a higher quality cabin. And there are sporting 'Alpine'-themed touches for the plushest version. If your next supermini needs to be electrified but you're not quite ready for a full EV, this Gallic contender's worth a look.
Background
Renault used to be synonymous with superminis, first in the Seventies with the Renault 5, then in more recent decades with the Clio. Here, we're going to look at the way that the fifth generation Clio is reinventing itself in hybrid-only form. The Clio used to be a mainstream seller in our market - and in others. Over 16 million Clios have been sold worldwide since this model line's original introduction back in 1990, with over 1.1 million of those cars finding homes in the UK. But in more recent years, it's become a more marginal player in the supermini segment, particularly since the introduction of the current fifth generation 'BF'-series design back in 2019. And that's a trend likely to continue now that Renault has placed such an emphasis on its more expensive E-Tech hybrid tech as part of this MK5 model's far-reaching mid-term update. That's what we're focusing on here, though you can still get a Clio with the brand's more familiar three cylinder TCe 90 petrol unit.
With the Clio hybrid in this updated form, Renault thinks it can tap into quite a large audience of people who still want a small car but remain (understandably) undecided about switching to a full-EV. But just how seriously should you take this Clio, particularly in this E-Tech form where it's pitched against more established full-hybrid direct supermini segment rivals like the Toyota Yaris and the Honda Jazz? That's what we're here to find out.
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[@DavidWynn-Davies]

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[@sajseven]

11:15 Neither the Jazz nor the Yaris have "belt-driven CVTs." The Yaris uses what Toyota calls an eCVT, which is essentially a fixed ratio planetary gearbox. The Jazz doesn't have a gearbox at all and is driven by electric motors at all speeds other than highway cruising.

[@Bambotb]

Which means ?

[@robboles5233]

Great review very comprehensive.

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Glad you liked it!

[@SimonsVids222]

Excited to receive mine soon! Went for this over the Yaris after driving them both, also the styling is top notch in the Renault with the Yaris just feeling a little bit.. cheap? Bit disappointed that you don’t the same bik benefits with a full hybrid, think this is very much the way forward and the government have got it wrong pushing EV’s to everyone. I’ve had one for 3 years and found it incredibly frustrating and inconvenient.

[@morganmtu4525]

Ioniq5 ev6 chargent en 18min

[@vMaxHeadroom]

Great detailed review as usual....Love the design of the Clio and I think it just stands out so much better than the Jazz and Aygo.

[@rob_lightbody]

Great review but I'm afraid it was over-long and included repetitive sections. And I spent ages waiting for you to give some real world mpg figures

[@KeithHepburn]

Really good review. So much more detail about how the vehicle switches between drive systems.

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[@paulnorman-mi4jz]

Best review I’ve seen so far. I have one of these cars. Great car.

[@richy69ify]

Very well done review.

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Thank you!

[@glorybee9661]

Fantastic review, subjective as ever. Alpine is so comfy for a big lard butt like mine. Ordered 2. A compromise as ever, found the Yaris good. But prefer Alpine . Looks & drives proper. Really responsive. I think residuals will be better than 43% personally. Thumbs up

[@eduardcipo1771]

Beware of any Renault cars. I bought a Clio E Tech 1,5 months ago in Poland and already twice have been broken. Torn cables were found and there were short circiuits. I was very lucky there was no fire and I’m still alive. The lowest quality production level that I’ve ever seen.

[@Bambotb]

These are exceptions h have bad luck

[@guerrillagames7279]

Doesn't have led in door ports

[@Beorn.]

4:33 it would be nice if they could have got the trim to line up but hey! Think I will pass.

[@piglet5287]

Peugeot 208s are very approximate when it comes to panel gaps and shut lines too.

[@Bambotb]

Metal chassis is honestly low quality when you knock on it unlike german cars