Renault has announced 'the UK's cheapest sub 100g/km supermini'. The Clio 1.5 dCi Expression Eco costs £12,450 and has CO2 emissions of 94g/km.
The Eco pack is a £250 option for the 1.5-litre dCi 88 Clio, which includes higher gearing, low rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamic improvements. Those changes result in a 12g reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per 100 kilometres. In addition, fuel economy is 78.4mpg on the combined cycle, which is enough, Renault claims, for a 949-mile range.
Standard equipment remains unchanged and includes front fog lamps, RDS Radio with CD player and electric mirrors. All Clio Expressions also get the 'soft touch' dashboard of more upmarket models, satin chrome touches inside and new upholstery. Renault has also upgraded the Dynamique TomTom version with gloss black trim on the centre console and 16-inch 'Solonia' alloy wheels.
The Renault Clio 1.5 dCi 88 Expression Eco is available to order now in three and five-door form, the latter costing an extra £600.
John Lambert - 13 May 2011