The latest Renault Clio is the best yet, sitting right at the top of its class alongside the ever-popular Ford Fiesta. The Clio is a high-quality item despite its competitive pricing and feels a near-perfect combination of practicality, standard equipment and stylish showroom appeal.
What goes wrong with Renault Clio?
The Clio has been recalled twice over possible issues with how protectors on the brake hoses were fitted. In the worse case scenario this could result in wear to the hoses that causes fluid to leak, ultimately reducing braking performance (you'll also see a warning light on the dash).
What is the top of the range Renault Clio?
Topping the petrol range is Renault's TCe 130 unit. It's a turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, with 124bhp and 240Nm of torque enough, says Renault for a 0–62mph time of nine seconds flat.
Is Renault Clio a reliable car?
The Clio appears to be pretty reliable, and it's one of the safest superminis on sale. The latest Clio is the safest yet it achieved a full five stars when tested by industry body Euro NCAP, with impressive adult, child and assistance ratings of 96%, 89% and 75% respectively.
Is Renault expensive to maintain?
Renaults, Skodas, Fiats and Fords rank among the cheapest cars to repair, according to a new survey.6 Jul 2010
Is Renault Clio 2012 reliable?
Reliability & safety In the past, there have been problems with the Renault Clio, but reliability has improved and the Clio's top 40 position in the Driver Power top 100 for reliability demonstrates this. The Clio doesn't score too well for build quality though, coming 74th out of 100.
Is Renault a bad car?
In the Telegraph reliability survey of 2017 they placed Renault 14th out of 20 for dependability. It was reported that there were 116 problems per 100 vehicles, which is above the industry average. AutoExpress placed Renault 11th in their reliability table, with a reliability score of 93.72 out of 100.
How reliable is the Renault Clio? The Renault Clio has a reliability index of 63 which is very good, and an average repair cost of £252.77. It appears that the main problems with the Clio come down to the electrics and axle and suspension, both accounting for 32.76% of problems.
Is Renault Clio a good buy?
The Clio is a fun, accomplished car to drive. The latest Renault Clio matches the driving finesse of the Ford Fiesta and outshines the Ford in other areas. Its interior is one of the best in class, while generous interior space, excellent safety and low running costs should help make it a firm family favourite.