2016 RENAULT Clio 5 Doors 1.2L TCe ENERGY 6MT FWD (120 HP)

Vehicle Overview

After four years on the market, the Clio received a facelift in 2016 and was named as the most stylish Clio ever produced to that date.

Renault was satisfied with its small-segment contender’s sales results and tried to keep that momentum and upgraded the vehicle with new features and technologies. The Clio was, once again, a big player in the European market.

In 2016 many carmakers already install LED headlights instead of Xenon ones. Renault followed the trend and introduced the same system for Clio’s upper trim levels, with the entire range receiving the C-shaped signature daytime running lights. Moreover, the whole range received a new chrome trim at the bottom of the front grille. Renault changed the bumpers with new ones that featured lower aprons designed to make the vehicle looks modern, even though it wasn’t that old. At least, it looked sportier.

Inside, Renault changed the dashboard and the instrument cluster. It was an unconventional approach, with a digital speedometer placed inside an ellipsoidal cluster in front of the driver. On top of the center stack, the carmaker put the infotainment’s touchscreen. True to its roots, the carmaker made the Clio user-friendly and installed bucket seats at the front and a split-folding bench in the rear.

Under the hood, Renault installed a wide choice of engines ranged between 75 hp and 120 hp, both gasoline and turbo-diesel units.