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The Clio was updated in 2016 and gained a redesigned nose and headlights, a slightly better quality interior plus improved in-car technology and a new diesel engine
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Despite the update in 2016, the Clio's ride over bumps remained mediocre, with the small Renault proving a little bouncy over lumps in the road and a step behind the best superminis
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The Clio is only available as a five-door hatchback, though you may mistake it for a three-door, due to the hidden rear door handles. The high position of these does contribute to a very large rear pillar, however, meaning that despite being a small car, rear visibility in the Clio is poor, making parking and changing lanes much more difficult than it should be.
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The Clio's interior might look distinctive but quality and ease of use lag behind rivals include the VW Polo, Ford Fiesta and Skoda Fabia.
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The Renault Clio's bootspace is impressive. Its 300-litre capacity is the biggest in its class, it even gives bigger hatchbacks like the Ford Focus, a run for its money.
