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The Renault Clio is one of the most popular superminis available. Spacious, good to drive and comfortable, the Clio comes with an excellent choice of engines and equipment grades to suit most buyers.
Write a review on the Renault Clio 3 Door Overall Review Rating: 7.9
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1.2 Dynamique
This was my second car I owned, purchased second hand with 50k miles and I have to say I was very satisfied with it. It was suprisingly quite nippy for a little 1.2l and it held the road very well. Build quality wasnt the best as its a Renault but in 2 and a half years of having it, nothing broke or had gone wrong. Servicing the car myself was reasonably easy, especially when it came to changing brakes etc, was a doddle. I wouldnt say its a car to have many people in the back as there wasnt particularly lots of room and it also drained alot of the cars power so you would have to drive the car alot harder. To have so many extras in such a small car is definitely a bonus, such as the more sporty grill, spoiler, fog lights etc which made the car look very nice.
I think the feature that came in most handy was the automatic wipers and headlights. As sometimes rain or spray from other vechicles can come all of a sudden, so its a handy little gadget to have. Also to have the cd/radio controls behind the steering wheel is useful and safer to have instead of trying to fiddle around with the radio using the standard controls.
I think the thing I found most annoying was the ABS. I found that everytime I was braking and went over a tiny bump or speed bump, the ABS kept cutting in which was rather annoying.
Also I found that the engine sounds awful when started from cold, like there was no oil, however I had this checked and was told it was normal. Other than that, for a reasonably priced small car it was not too bad at all. Recommended for any first car.
1.2 Dynamique
This was my second car I owned, purchased second hand with 50k miles and I have to say I was very satisfied with it. It was suprisingly quite nippy for a little 1.2l and it held the road very well. Build quality wasnt the best as its a Renault but in 2 and a half years of having it, nothing broke or had gone wrong. Servicing the car myself was reasonably easy, especially when it came to changing brakes etc, was a doddle. I wouldnt say its a car to have many people in the back as there wasnt particularly lots of room and it also drained alot of the cars power so you would have to drive the car alot harder. To have so many extras in such a small car is definitely a bonus, such as the more sporty grill, spoiler, fog lights etc which made the car look very nice.
I think the feature that came in most handy was the automatic wipers and headlights. As sometimes rain or spray from other vechicles can come all of a sudden, so its a handy little gadget to have. Also to have the cd/radio controls behind the steering wheel is useful and safer to have instead of trying to fiddle around with the radio using the standard controls.
I think the thing I found most annoying was the ABS. I found that everytime I was braking and went over a tiny bump or speed bump, the ABS kept cutting in which was rather annoying.
Also I found that the engine sounds awful when started from cold, like there was no oil, however I had this checked and was told it was normal. Other than that, for a reasonably priced small car it was not too bad at all. Recommended for any first car.
1.2 Turbo Dynamique 100
Very good car, it is very similar to drive to the Vauxhall Corsa, and Toyota Yaris however it has that extra bit of speed and acceleration. It seems to be a smoother quieter drive to them cars also.
Overall very good car I would recommend one to anyone
My favourite feature is the Ipod connector, it goes in the glovebox, my Ipod goes in, I click random and it shuffles through my ipod whilst I drive.
Maybe improve the interior, it's not like it is bad but it could do with being less plastic looking and more modern / contemporary.
1.2 Tce World Series
The 5 door Renault Clio dynamique S Turbo is lovely to look at both inside and out. Good urban drive. Feels more powerful than 1.2 engine. Smooth and easy to drive. The new Clio's 1.2 engine could easily be mistaken for the 1.4 it's replacing.
Renault have made lots of improvements from the previous series, including better fuel consumption, a better engine and lots more room inside the vechile, especially in the back.
It would be very hard to improve on this series of the clio, probably only by adding more gadgets as standard when you buy the car.
1.2 Dynamique
I've had Clios for the last 10 years and I think they are very reliable, also very cheap to fix when things go wrong, whichever car you buy somethings will always go wrong. They drive very smoothly compared to most small hatchbacks out there, very comfortable and a great looking car.
Headlights, the interior is very nice and spacious for a small car, nice sporty look without looking tacky, dashboard is easy on the eye and very simple.
They could improve on the electrical fittings, as this tends to be the thing that goes wrong most with my Cclios, never puts me off buying another one.
1.2 Extreme
The miles per gallon to this car is fantastic. Driving economically can get you 50mpg and more. Even though there's 3 doors, theres still plenty of room in the back and generous boot room for shopping, pets, luggage. Perfect for students, but wouldn't be ideal for large families.
Miles per gallon as said before, economical means cheaper fuel costs! Looks stylish, easy to handle too and comes in lots of colours.
It would be great to see the Clio come with better cup holders, there isn't anywhere to put my coke in when I get a maccy ds. Sounds silly but it is quite important!!
1.2 Dynamique
This was my first car and l have found it good value and easy to drive. It is very comfortable to drive and nimble. The CD player included has a good sound system. The boot is a good size, too, although the rear seats could be easier to fold down because you have to pop up the bases before dropping the backrests. Even then you're left with a load area that has a big step in it.
Power steering, economical on fuel, good price to buy/sell. Interior and exterior design is asthetically pleasing. Easy to change gear/adjust features.
My next car will be something bigger....hopefully a 5 door car. I am not sure what l would improve about the Clio as l think it is the perfect first car and very quick.
1.2 Turbo Dynamique 100
Reliable, nippy and cheap to run, this 3-door is perfect for the girl about town.
The handling is excellent and, as long as you don't overload it with shopping, the performance is equally good in town and country. It can even give the big boys a run for their money on the motorway...
Electric mirrors, power steering, alloy wheels and a split fold front seat - this car has enough features to elevate it's status from fun to funky.
Cruise control and rear parking sensors should come as standard, especially to aid paralell parking in town centres.
1.2 Dynamique
I've had my Renault Clio 3 door for about four years now, and now it almost feels like a member of the family or an old friend. This is mainly due to it's reliability. I say this because every time I go in it I know it won't let me down, it's reliability is it's strong point. I've rarely had to have any work done to it, and when I have it's been little to do with the actual design of the car, and more down to minor faults, and the because of the actual age of some of the parts in the car. Another plus point of the car is that this car has got lots of character about it. The performance of it might not be as good as some of the newer models but it's a loveable motor. If I ever do have a problem with it I never feel angry at the car, rather I feel like getting it fixed quick to get it back on the road. So overall if you're looking to buy your first car and are unsure which one to get, I would recommend a Renault Clio 3 door, and you won't regret it.
My favourite feature of the Renault Clio is mainly the reliability of the car as I said earlier. However, I also like the shape and size of the vehicle, because it looks quite sporty. And also the size means it's perfect for young drivers looking for a car as it's one of the cheapest cars to insure. Another good feature of the car is that there's quite a lot of room in the boot of the car, especially when you compare the size of the boot to the actual size of the whole motor. You can fit a lot of things in the back, so it's perfect for any long journey's and ect.
Although I've mentionned about the good points of the car. And about the reliability of the car, as it rarley lets me down. However, I still believe that there is some room for improvement. One of these potential improvements is to do with the comfort and size of the backseats, this isn't much of a problem for smaller people, but someone who has several friends over six foot tall, this can cause a problem when trying to fit them all in the back seat. Another slight problem of the Clio is that sometimes it also tends to leek in from my sunroof when it's been raining, although this is a rare occurance.
1.2 16V World Series
This is the perfect new car for me, since I bought it 6 months ago nothing except the battery has gone wrong, and even that had been in since the manufacturing of the car in 2001. All round it is a lovely little car, not much room in the back, so I wouldn't say a family car but perfect for the younger drivers.
The car is so cute! Perfect first car for a teenage/young girl, mine has a sunroof, and although it doesn't open far its really nice to have on a starry night or sunny day. The petrol also seems to last ages in it and I only really have to fill up every month about £15 and I seem to drive everywhere!
The only problem I have is that it doesn't have much pull and it is sometimes very hard to pull off on a hill. Also, it feels quite cramped in the back, and would be a lot more comfortable in the summer if it had air conditioning.
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