Renault Clio E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 (2026)
The Clio is the stylish, grown-up supermini that perennially trades the European sales crown with the Sandero, and the sixth-generation car leans hard into design and hybrid efficiency. It targets the buyer who wants a small car that looks and feels a class above its price, with a cabin that punches well above the segment. The headline is the E-Tech full-hybrid: a clever multi-mode gearbox that drives on electric power for much of city use and returns diesel-rivalling economy without any plug. That makes the Clio ideal for urban Europeans who want low fuel bills but aren't ready for a full EV. Plain petrol versions exist for the budget-focused, but the hybrid is the one that defines the car.
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- Hybrid returns excellent real-world economy
- Upmarket cabin and sharp exterior design
- Smooth, near-silent EV running at city speeds
- Strong standard safety and infotainment kit
- Hybrid gearbox can drone under hard acceleration
- Rear space tight for taller adults
- Pricier than petrol-only superminis
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