New Renault Clio

[119]

This just caught my attention, and i must say, what a transformation!

New designer maybe?

[wevster]

119 said:

This just caught my attention, and i must say, what a transformation!

New designer maybe?

That looks awful, looks more dated that the current version.

[Alex_225]

Looks very much like every other half SUV, half hatchback out there. Much prefer the new Twingo or R5, they seem to have nailed an interesting design.

[T1547]

Looks smart to me, can see the Clio ‘dna’ but modern and up to date.

[andrewpandrew]

wevster said:

119 said:

This just caught my attention, and i must say, what a transformation!

New designer maybe?

That looks awful, looks more dated that the current version.

Agreed, looks terrible.

[119]

Yeah i can see why some might not like it, but it was more about the complete redesign.

Having said that, i think it was well overdue.

Not sure on the boxy flat front end though but like with everything, may be different in the flesh.

[Heathwood]

That’s really rather odd looking. The front looks like 2 designs melded together at the mid point and seems to accentuate rather than the disguise the height of the bonnet.

[Vsix and Vtec]

Looks more Mazda than Renault. After playing a blinder with the new 4, 5 and Twingo, this is a real let down

[Jimbo.]

When you look at the R5 and R4 and just how well designed they are, you get the impression the Clio team just phoned it in.

[MattsCar]

Can't understand how this fits in their line up, surely if you want a supermini you go for the Renault 4 or 5?

An entire new car just to make a hybrid drivetrain available as an option for those that want it?

On a side note I am trying to think of any other manufacturer who has sold 2 superminis of similar proportions, at the same time and can't.

[dci]

MattsCar said:

On a side note I am trying to think of any other manufacturer who has sold 2 superminis of similar proportions, at the same time and can't.

VAG will sell you the same car with 4 different badges on the front a la A3, Golf, Fabia or Leon. All the same underpinnings with differing trim levels and price points.

PSA with the Corsa, 208 or C3.

Its quite common.

[MattsCar]

Sorry, I should have said brand, not manufacturer.

[Jimbo.]

MattsCar said:

Can't understand how this fits in their line up, surely if you want a supermini you go for the Renault 4 or 5?

An entire new car just to make a hybrid drivetrain available as an option for those that want it?

On a side note I am trying to think of any other manufacturer who has sold 2 superminis of similar proportions, at the same time and can't.

Ford with the Fiesta and the Ka+?

I believe Fords thinking was folk who’d normally go for a cheap(er)-spec Fiesta, would instead opt for the 5dr, similar-ish sized Ka+. When in reality it was a much cheaper car for Ford to produce, hence a little more profit.

[mike13]

Looks like an mg3, totally spoiled a great car!

[Dog Biscuit]

Looks wk

[MattsCar]

Jimbo. said:

Ford with the Fiesta and the Ka+?

I believe Fords thinking was folk who d normally go for a cheap(er)-spec Fiesta, would instead opt for the 5dr, similar-ish sized Ka+. When in reality it was a much cheaper car for Ford to produce, hence a little more profit.

Yep, that is one, even sharing the same chassis.

[5s Alive]

Cross between a Puma and Mazda 2. Can't think of a car that's successfully adopted the gaping maw look.