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Renault Clio 1.5dCi: One Minute Test Drive Review

Date: 13 November 2009   |   Author: Tristan Young

Category: Supermini
P11D price: £14,760
Key rival: Ford Fiesta

What's new: Renault has combined the sporty looks and suspension from its hot-hatch department with the 1.5 diesel from the eco department. This is only ever going to go one of two ways.

Excellent: Fortunately it went the good way - Renault has got the combination spot on. The Clio proves you can have a fun car to drive together with low tax (18% BIK) and fuel costs (61.4mpg).

Good: The knock-on effect of this combination is an RV of 34% and a cost per mile of 35.2p, according to KwikCarcost.

Average: While this is a fun car to drive, it's not a quick one, with 0-62mph coming up in 11.1 seconds. The quality of the materials are also down on some rivals, once you look away from the dashboard.

Poor: There's precious little wrong with this car, but there is one point that practicality conscious fleets may like to note - it's only available as a three-door.

Verdict: A great business car, at a good price. Fun without an onerous financial penalty.

Renault Clio 1.5dCi 105PS GT 3dr manual
P11D price£14,760
Model price range£10,485-£17,385
Fuel consumption61.4mpg
CO2 (tax) 123g/km (18%)
BIK 20/40% per month£44/£89
Service interval12,000mls
Insurancegroup 5
Warranty3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space (min/max)288/1083 litres
Engine size/power1461cc/106PS
Top speed/0-62mph118mph/11.1secs
On sale October 2009
Score9/10
VerdictGreat business car, at a good
price. Fun with out an onerous
financial penalty.


Verdict


Great business car, at a good price. Fun with out an onerous financial penalty.
9/10

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