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

[@DavidWynn-Davies]

Still the best independent car reviewer on the internet. Excellent factual information with a non bias perspective

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thank you so much!

[@robboles5233]

Great review very comprehensive.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

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

[@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 ?

[@bikeman123]

Not in the uk they dont

[@bikeman123]

And the jazz is only bought by pensioners.

[@FactsnotFiction555]

No belts to wear or snap ​@@Bambotb

[@paulnorman-mi4jz]

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

[@KeithHepburn]

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

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Really appreciate that, come join us at our meet and greet event!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@richy69ify]

Very well done review.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thank you!

[@pjmorgan]

Please check the edits on the interior section of this review as quite a few parts are repeated.

[@r1pfake521]

Does it make any sounds at low speed (electric) mode? If not, does it have pedestrian warning sounds like full EV cars have at low speed?

[@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

[@petervanpuyvelde8959]

Old oversized engine without turbo (tax increase in various countries), no paddles to change gears and a top speed of only 112m/h make me cringe.