Munich – Renault has revealed the sixth-generation Clio at the Munich Motor Show, marking the biggest design change to the supermini in over a decade.
The new model, due to reach showrooms in 2027, draws from the Emblème concept car with a sharper front end, new grille and diamond-shaped daytime running lights. Its size has also increased, now measuring 4.12 metres long, 1.77 metres wide and 1.45 metres tall – changes insiders link to tougher emissions rules and improved crash protection.
Design director Paula Fabregat-Andreu said the team wanted to make the “sexiest Clio” to date, with sculpted flanks, raised boot edges and roof spoilers adding to its new look.
Inside, the Clio carries 10.1-inch infotainment and instrument displays, with higher trims using Renault’s OpenR Link system that integrates Google Maps and Google Play. Boot capacity remains at 391 litres, larger than the Volkswagen Golf.
Performance has also been upgraded. The entry-level 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 113bhp and completes 0–100kph in 10.1 seconds, while the hybrid version, with a 1.8-litre petrol engine and bigger battery, delivers 158bhp and accelerates from 0–100kph in 8.3 seconds. Renault says the hybrid can drive on electric power alone for up to 80 percent of the time in city traffic.
Although showcased in Germany, the Clio will only reach South Africa and Eswatini markets in 2027, with Renault pointing to delays caused by regulatory uncertainty over zero-emission targets.
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