2016 RENAULT Clio Estate 1.5L dCi 6AT FWD (90 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Renault introduced the fourth generation of the Clio in 2012 and refreshed-it in 2016. Along with the rest of the range, the French carmaker updated the station-wagon version as well.

After it dismissed the famous Renault 5, the French carmaker changed the lineup and introduced the Clio in 1990. In the beginning, it was available only as a 3- and 5-door hatchback. Later on, a sedan version (Renault Thalia/Clio Symbol) and a station-wagon joined the pack.

The French carmaker was dedicated to improving the safety of its products, and the Clio was no exception. For the 2016 model year, it received full-LED headlights as an option and LED daytime running lights. At the top of the upper grille, the carmaker installed a chromed bar. Renault names its facelifted models as “Phase II” (second stage). In the rear, the car received a new set of LED taillights. Both front and rear bumpers received a new design. The front featured an aggressive styling with an apron and side fog lights, and the Clio Estate’s back featured a black lower side. For styling purposes, the carmaker offered a choice of five types of vinyl for the roof.

Inside, the carmaker introduced a new steering wheel with higher materials quality and, for the higher trim levels, it featured full grain leather. To complete the visual and tactile change, Renault installed new gear levers. The central air-vents received a new design as well. The rear bench was split-folding and could increase the trunk size from 366 liters (13 cu-ft) up to 1069 liters (37.7 cu-ft). For the 2016 model, Renault offered a new infotainment unit with a 7″ touch screen placed on top of the center stack which allowed screen mirroring for smartphones.