2025 RENAULT CLIO ESPRIT ALPINE ETECH HEV A

While Ford is killing off the Fiesta for good Renault is sticking by the Clio, this refreshed version introducing a new design language expressed with sharper looks and improved onboard technology. While you can still for now buy it with a regular petrol engine Renault is pushing hard with the hybrid version it introduced previously, this being one of the few electrified cars in its class and a convincing alternative to the likes of the similarly hybridised Toyota Yaris. Renault's system works differently and claims a direct technology transfer from F1, the crisp response matched with excellent fuel economy and no need for plugging in. This and its impressive refinement make it a very appealing package. Renault has a strong track record for safety and, indeed, the extra kit you get over the related Dacia Sandero is one reason for spending a bit more for the Clio. As standard you get automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, the nifty distance warning that turns from green to red if you're not leaving enough room to the car ahead, rear parking sensors and lane departure warning. Credit to the steering tweaking assistance as well it's usually the first thing we turn off but in the Clio's case it was unobtrusive enough to leave in place. Worth noting that if you want all the kit adaptive cruise control, blind spot warnings and alerts if you're backing out into unseen traffic you need to opt for the top Esprit Alpine trim level.

Features:

Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Metallic Paint, Cruise Control, Satellite Navigation, Heated Seats, DAB Radio, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, Stop Start, Low Mileage, Full Service History, USB, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Adaptive cruise, Keyless Entry-Push Button Start, Apple-Android Play, Rear Camera, Auto Lights, Electric Folding Mirrors, Lane Departure, Lane Keeping Assist, Pre Crash Prevention& Rain Sensors, Electric rear windows, Rear wiper, One touch electric front windows, Tinted rear windows, Heated rear windscreen, Hill start assist, Electronic parking brake with auto hold, Emergency call system, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ABS, Electronic brake force distribution, Automatic emergency braking system with emergency brake assist, Active emergency braking system - Urban and pedestrian/cyclist, Apple car play/Android Auto, Rear view camera, Lane departure warning system, Front parking sensors, Lane keep assist, Traffic sign recognition