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New Renault Clio VI Debuts With 160-HP Hybrid as Tests Confirm Thrifty Fuel Use

Early orders favor the E-Tech model, with many buyers choosing the Esprit Alpine trim.

Overview

  • Built on an updated CMF-B platform, the new model adds a bolder exterior and a redesigned cabin with twin 10-inch displays, Google-integrated OpenR Link and an AI voice assistant on higher trims.
  • The E-Tech Full Hybrid combines a 1.8-litre petrol engine with electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery for 160 hp, 89 g/km CO2 and a 0–100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds.
  • Official consumption is 3.9 l/100 km, with road tests logging roughly 3.5–4.4 l/100 km in mixed driving and close to 5.0 l/100 km in one evaluation.
  • Pricing starts at €18,900 for the petrol model and €24,900 for the hybrid, rising to €28,300 for Esprit Alpine; length is about 4.12 m with a 391-litre boot.
  • Testers praise handling and efficiency but flag gearbox logic in Smart mode and some road and engine noise; a petrol–GPL version is planned for 2026 with a 50-litre tank and a claimed range above 1,450 km.