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LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: First Drives Renault Clio Renault Clio 1.6 Initiale It's got a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and room for five adults, but is Renault's latest Clio better with five doors? Auto Express Car Reviews Decent performance and smooth ride add to appeal of new Clio By Piers WardMarch 2006 Rating: The three-door version of Renault's capable new supermini, the Clio, has been in UK dealers since October, yet production of this variant has only just begun.Bosses expect the five-door Clio to make up a quarter of UK sales. Thankfully, the cute styling has been retained on the new machine, but the back is more upright, with a squared-off hatch to accommodate the extra doors.Inside, rear passengers get lots of headroom, although space for their legs is tight. While it's no worse than in many other superminis, taller occupants will feel cramped. However, there's plenty of room for luggage - at 288 litres, the boot capacity is exactly the same as the three-door's. Opt for the top-of-the-range Initiale trim and you get an extra storage compartment fitted as part of the parcel shelf. This zips open, and can be used to store flat objects, such as a first aid kit or map.As well as identical boot space, the expensive-feeling interior plastics are carried over from the three-door model. This Clio seems like a very grown-up car, and build quality can't be faulted - it's significantly more robust than most other superminis.Our Clio was powered by Renault's 1.6-litre engine, which is sourced from the larger M�gane. The unit produces 109bhp and 151Nm, 90 per cent of which is available from 2,000rpm.It certainly feels responsive, and the newcomer has no trouble keeping up with motorway traffic. However, at high cruising speeds the motor sounds a bit boomy. While refinement is impressive compared to the previous-generation model, there is more engine noise pres-ent than you would expect from such a high-quality car.The Renault is accomplished in all other areas. Ride quality is comfortable over most road surfaces, and it's only when you venture on to rougher back roads that the wheels transmit any vibrations back into the cabin. The steering is light enough for easy city use, although it feels artificial at speed due to a lack of feedback.However, in the quest for honours in the supermini class, it is build quality, interior space and styling that matter most. The latest version of the new Clio is hard to fault against these criteria - it's equally impressive whether it comes with three doors or five. What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. 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Email: Password: Sponsored Results More RENAULT CLIO articles Car ReviewsNew Reviews: Renault ClioCar Group Tests: Renault ClioCar Group Tests: Renault ClioUsed Car Tests: Used Renault ClioFirst Drives: Renault ClioCar Group Tests: Renault ClioCar Group Tests: Renault ClioFirst Drives: Clio 1.2 TCEFirst Drives: Ultimate ClioFirst Drives: Renaultsport Clio 197Car Group Tests: Renault ClioFirst Drives: Renault ClioCar Group Tests: Renault ClioCar Group Tests: Renault ClioFirst Drives: Renault Clio 1.5 dCiFirst Drives: Renault Clio 1.4 DynamiqueNewsAuto Express News: Renault ClioAuto Express News: Clio estateAuto Express News: Clio joins kit paradeAuto Express News: Grand debut for Clio estateAuto Express News: Five doors for budget ClioAuto Express News: Clio estate loads upAuto Express News: F1 Clio is go, go, goAuto Express News: Clio's Free thinkingAuto Express News: Clio powers up Social Bookmarks Link to this article: For more details about purchasing this feature and/or images for editorial usage, please contact the Dennis Syndication team on pictures@dennis.co.uk Email a Friend Print this Pictures - Advertisement - Sponsored Results FIRST OPINION Building on the virtues of the latest three-door Clio, the five-door adds a practical dimension to Renault's capable hatch. With larger proportions than its predecessor, the supermini has the space and versatility to appeal to many compact family car buyers. And while it is expensive in top-spec Initiale trim, the quality cabin materials provide an upmarket feel. AT A GLANCE At a glance One thing the Clio has always traded on is its styling. The new car's design is sure to appeal to image-conscious buyers, and is as attractive as the three-door. Our model came in range-topping Initiale trim, which includes metallic paint. Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 109bhp 0-62mph: 10.2 seconds Price: £13,950 - Advertisement - Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes | SitemapOur Other Websites: The First Post | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: New Reviews Renaultsport Clio 200 Initiale TomTom 1.6 VVT Auto 5dr Hatchback Renaultsport Clio 200 Blending good looks, thrilling performance and excellent handling, Renaultsport’s Clio 197 was a true all-rounder. Rating: On the road price: £17,850 SPECIFICATIONS Back to Main Review Items This Car Price £17,850 Aim To Pay Pence Per Mile Euro Ncap Occupant Protection Euro Ncap Child Protection Euro Ncap Pedestrian Protection Standard Euro Emissions EU5 Transmission Type Automatic (auto) Insurance Group (1-50) 13 Cylinders 4 Valves 16v Power (bhp) 111@6000 Power (ps) Torque (lb ft) 3134 (Nm) Engine Size cc 1598 CO2 Emissions gkm 179 Urban (mpg) Extra Urban (mpg) Combined (mpg) 36.2 Top Speed (mph) 116 0-60 (mph) 0-62 (mph) 12.2 Fuel Type Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity litres 55 Kerb Weight (kg) 1190 Gross Weight (kg) 1675 Towing Limit (kg) 1200 Warranty Time Years 3 Warranty Time Miles 60000 Luggage Capacity Seats Up 288 Luggage Capacity Seats Down 1038 Wheelbase (mm) 2575 Length (mm) 3986 Width (mm) 1707 Height (mm) 1497 Service Interval miles 18000 KEY: Avaliable N/A = Not Avaliable Trim Power Steering Central Locking Alloy Wheels Air Conditioning N/A Climate Control Electric Door Mirrors Electric Front Windows Electric Rear Windows Manual Sunroof N/A Electric Sunroof £615 Metallic Paint Cruise Control Rear_Parking_Sensors Leather Seats Front Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Front Side Airbags Alarm Immobiliser Mp3 Connectivity Cd Satellite Navigation Split Fold Rear Seat Model Variants and Specifications Renault Clio Gordini 200 3dr Renault Clio Extreme 1.2 16v 3dr £11040Renault Clio S 1.2 16v 3dr £11540Renault Clio Expression 1.2 16v 5dr £11640Renault Clio S 1.2 TCe 100 3dr £12240Renault Clio Expression 1.2 TCe 100 5dr £12340Renault Clio Extreme dCi 88 FAP 3dr £12690Renault Clio Dynamique TomTom 1.2 16v 3dr £12900Renault Clio S dCi 88 FAP 3dr £13190Renault Clio Expression dCi 88 FAP 5dr £13290Renault Clio Dynamique TomTom 1.2 16v 5dr £13500Renault Clio Dynamique TomTom 1.2 TCe 100 3dr £13600Renault Clio Dynamique TomTom 1.2 TCe 100 5dr £14200Renault Clio Expression 1.6 VVT Auto 5dr £14290Renault Clio GT 1.6 VVT 3dr £14355Renault Clio Dynamique TomTom dCi 88 FAP 3dr £14550Renault Clio Privilege TomTom 1.2 TCe 100 5dr £15050Renault Clio Dynamique TomTom dCi 88 FAP 5dr £15150Renault Clio GT 1.5 dCi 106 3dr £15305Renault Clio Privilege TomTom dCi 88 FAP 5dr £16000Renault Clio Privilege TomTom dCi 106 5dr £16650Renault Clio Initiale TomTom 1.6 VVT Auto 5dr £17850Renault Clio Initiale TomTom dCi 106 FAP 5dr £18150Renault Clio Gordini 200 3dr £19650 Email a friend Print this page KEY SPECS: 5 door Hatchback 0-60 MPH secs(Class Ave. 0 secs) Main Rivals Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Acenta 5drVauxhall Astra Club 1.6 16v 5dr Compare Cars - Advertisement - Compare Market How much will this Renaultsport Clio 200 Initiale TomTom 1.6 VVT Auto 5dr Hatchback cost you to insure? powered by - Advertisement - Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes | SitemapOur Other Websites: The First Post | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['xtgGU9mSu3Y-']='&U=12cmuciuo%2fN%3dxtgGU9mSu3Y-%2fC%3d-1%2fD%3dHEAD%2fB%3d-1%2fV%3d0'; if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['y9gGU9mSu3Y-']='&U=13ljs9jll%2fN%3dy9gGU9mSu3Y-%2fC%3d200101456.201965577.203250011.200060250%2fD%3dN%2fB%3d200784459%2fV%3d1'; HomeNews/ReviewsFeaturesPhotosBuySellForumVideosGreen CentreFrankfurt 2007 if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['zNgGU9mSu3Y-']='&U=12a17bl9n%2fN%3dzNgGU9mSu3Y-%2fC%3d-1%2fD%3dMH%2fB%3d-1%2fV%3d0'; NewsReviewsPreviewsWomen´s ReviewsVan Reviews Cars > News and Reviews > Car Reviews > Renault > Renault CLIO INITIALE if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); window.yzq_d['zdgGU9mSu3Y-']='&U=12b808s49%2fN%3dzdgGU9mSu3Y-%2fC%3d-1%2fD%3dOEM%2fB%3d-1%2fV%3d0'; Renault CLIO INITIALE Wednesday August 17 (First written on 2004-06-10) The Luxury Version Of Britain's Favourite Small French Supermini Now Offers More Big Car Virtues Than Ever. Jonathan Crouch ReportsRenault was one of the first car makers to realise that theres a profitable market niche for well-equipped small cars. The 5 Monaco brought unprecedented levels of luxury into this category over a decade ago and the tradition was handed on to the Clio Baccara and Initiale. This latest restyled Initiale is the most luxurious small Renault ever.This is part of the Elegance Collection in a range of revised Clios and can be ordered in five-door form with a 110bhp 16-valve 1.6-litre petrol engine for £13,500 or in automatic form for an additional £1,000. Diesel buyers can now opt for a dCi100 version for £14,600. The Clio Initiale appears especially suitable for the type of buyer whos had a company car for most of their working life. Build Comfort Depreciation Economy Equipment Handling Insurance Performance Styling Value On retirement, the executive express with all the trimmings goes back and the search begins for a smaller but no less luxurious car to get to golf, the shops and the holiday cottage in Provence. The Initiale has what Renault claims to be the most comprehensive standard equipment of any small car on the market. The list originally included leather/alcantara upholstery, air conditioning, wood trim, alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, four airbags, a CD player, power windows and mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, remote central locking, a leather-covered steering wheel, metallic paint and a garment carrier under the rear parcel shelf. In its latest guise however, this model has also gained quite a bit extra big car features that Renault hopes will enable it to steal sales from family hatchbacks in the next class up. Additions include automatic climate-controlled air conditioning, cruise control with a speed limiter to stop you losing your licence in built-up areas, xenon headlamps with auto height adjustment and power wash, automatic rain-sensitive wipers and automatic headlamps that switch on by themselves in poor conditions. A satellite navigation system is now optional."If you want to downsize without giving up on luxuries, the Clio Initiale may be well worth a look"The manual Initiale 1.6-litre is no slouch. Sharing its 16-valve 1.6-litre engine with the sporty three-door Dynamique model, it sprints to 60mph in 9. 6 seconds on the way to 122mph Thats a fair bit faster than the automatic version which uses Proactive technology first seen in larger luxury cars, the transmission matching gear changes to driving style. That means it changes up sooner if youre driving leisurely yet holds on to gears longer when you want to press on. It can also sense when youre descending a steep hill and will downshift to provide engine braking to help slow you down. You may not instantly recognise the styling revisions on the latest Clio when its positioned alongside its predecessor but, take our word for it, they are there. The changes at the front amount to what Renault insist is a bolder, more sporty front bumper that incorporates revised fog-lamp housings on those models deemed posh enough to be equipped with fog lamps. The Initiale model is one of these chosen few. Inside, the interior has been similarly warmed over with enhanced materials and extra equipment. The panels on the rear doors are now soft-feel, while the dashboard instruments now mimic the design found in the Megane for a more cutting-edge appearance. Most salient amongst the interior additions is probably the digital screen now mounted on the centre console to supply up-to-the-minute information on the Clios various systems. In true Renault style, safety gets its usual top billing. The previous Clio had already achieved a top four star rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests and builds on that by further including adaptive intelligent twin front and side airbags with two levels of inflation, depending upon the seating position of the driver and the severity of the impact. For the rear side seats, pretensioners are now combined with 600kg load limiters. Finally, the latest Clio is equipped with Isofix three-point child safety seat attachments in the rear side seats and the front passenger seat, which is provided with airbag inhibition, should you wish your child to be placed alongside the driver. The Initiale may be loaded with luxury equipment but its obvious that a lot of thought has gone into tackling real world issues. Take the bendy composite front wings, designed to withstand supermarket scrapes (you can stamp on them and they still pop back into shape without a scratch). Then there's the lengthy service interval (two years or 12,000 miles). This is one of the reasons why the eight-year paintwork warranty is the longest in the class. But the Clio hasnt just grown up on paper, it is more mature out on the road. A wider front track enables the car to use a much more sophisticated suspension system, first featured in the Megane. The result is a huge improvement in ride, though the springing - like the seats - is still soft enough for it to be obvious that you're in a French car. As far as handling is concerned, the Clio isnt quite as sharp as some of its supermini rivals. Still, its arguably the best small car you can buy for long distance work, as at home on motorways as it is around town. If the rear seat legroom was better, you could really tour four-up: still few superminis excel when it comes to back seat space. It's a case of carry on Clio then. This has always been one of Britain's favourite French small cars. Now, with its more individual identity and range of big car virtues, that position has been consolidated. If you want to downsize without giving up on luxuries, the Clio Initiale may be well worth a look.FACTS AT A GLANCE CAR: Renault Clio Initiale PRICE: £13,500 - £14,600 - on the road INSURANCE GROUP: 10 CO2 EMISSIONS: 165g/km PERFORMANCE: Max Speed 122mph / 0-60mph 9.6s FUEL CONSUMPTION:(Urban) 30.1 (Extra-urban) 47.1(Combined) 39.2mpg STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES: Twin front and side airbags, ABS, Brake Assist WILL IT FIT IN YOUR GARAGE?: Length/Width/Height [3dr] 3770/1640/1417mm Send by Messenger Email this article Print More news and reviews from Renault More motoring news Message Boards - Talk about it Latest Videos Latest Message Board Threads Got an opinion? Have your say! 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