Renault Clio 1.5 dCi

...I cannot imagine that Renault have conned the authorities into thinking that a good sample of their motor cars does 64 when it doesn't, but what am I to make of this glaring disparity? The simple fact is that there is absolutely no sensible relationship between what I know as a fact and what the car's onboard computer is telling me. Just to add insult to injury, actually the Honda did as well in the real world, despite being slightly bigger, and ...
...truth? I did email Renault - it's their problem, not the dealer's, after all is said and done - and after prodding they did come back, but claimed that the displayed mpg was only 'an indication', which was about as unconvincing as they could get. If the actual figures were, say, two or three mpg different from what is displayed I would find it acceptable, but ten to twelve mpg! Come on, pull the other one Renault. That's nearly a 25% difference!! ...

Rookgun 25.09.2008 (17.10.2008) · Read full review
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...a little op on the Renault Clio. We recently had a need to hire a car, and we ended up with the new Renault Clio 1.5 DCi. We didn’t ask for a diesel in particular, we were just allocated one. However in the past, I have owned a Rover metro diesel and an Audi A3 1.9 turbodiesel, and in particular I miss the economy, as I normally drive a lot of miles each year. We had never driven a Clio before, although we do own a 1997 Renault Laguna, and ...
...driver, and front passenger airbags, Renault anti Intruder device and an immobiliser. If you pay attention to car advertising and motoring magazines, you will doubtless know that the Renault Laguna was awarded five Stars in the Euro-NCAP tests, the only car to have achieved this. The Clio on the other hand has been awarded four stars, a pretty good result regardless. The car was extremely economical, we barely used a half-tank in the few days we ...

helencbradshaw 14.12.2001 · Read full review
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...same time I got my Renault Clio Grande 1.2. For obvious reasons we sold mine and opted to keep the Diesel. As I mentioned in my other review (of my other Clio), I live in my car...well, at least I spend hours every day in my car. So me and the "Boo Mobile" were on pretty close terms. And I'm not ashamed to say that I loved her. Why? Well, all this good stuff: Inside: There was always plenty of room - both headroom and passenger space generally. ...
...we added later - a Renault one, which I would recommend) - by the way, a bit of advice: always put your car CDs into a big wallet - it saves getting them all scratched and lost if you crash. I particularly love the fact that the steering wheel is moveable, which for me is a necessity as I have long legs and hate feeling cramped. Safety: Side airbags (which work, by the way, we have tested them....) as well as front driver and passenger airbags ...

KatieBoo 02.05.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Renault Clio 1.5 dCi

Firstly this is a diesel car. This car was brought in 2003 for around £6000. The car from the outside still look new and the same is on the inside but the owner of this car has taken a lot of care and effort to keep it in tiptop condition. This is the car that changed the shape of the Clio and most of the structure has differed from the previous models of Clio. You have a wide choice of the type of engines that you can have and you can decide ...
...Interior This has been improved a lot, it feels like you are getting a lot more room in the car than another models, there is a big boot for all the shopping, the back seats have lots of room but can get cramp if the front passengers are bigger than 6 foot. The seats are comfy but the car I was in didn't have back headrests and I found this strange. All of the back seats were pull down seat belts instead of the usual lap belt for the middle seat. ...

lukemillo1 07.03.2008 · Read full review
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...fiasco with the main dealer.Overall Renault (including UK head office) have been very poor in supplying either parts or information about what was happening. Anyway this has just been cleared up now so hopefully it won't reoccur. Whilst this has taken some of the shine of owning the car, i am still enjoying it. It has done just over 4k in the time i have had it since new and all of them have been happy miles if a little overheated in the few days ...
...fix but no one at Renault seemed bothered in the slightest. Passengers are very surprised it is a diesel, and also how comfortable it is on long journeys for a small car. Boot space is great for weekends away and a booze cruise to europe is certainly not out of the question. Standard fit niceties include automatic headlights which turn on when it starts going dark, rain sensitive windscreen wipers, electric heated mirrors and windows.Sports seats ...

drtgb 23.10.2002 · Read full review
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...and bought a nearly new Renault Clio dCi. The best part is, she was kind enough to put me on the insurance, so I can drive this wonderful little car! Background to car ---------------------- To replace to Corsa, we decided on a Renault Clio dCi, as we heard that they have the best diesel engines in small cars. We also wanted a small car that felt “big”, which possessed flair and style, and also was well equipped and a pleasure to drive. For these ...
...this! Exterior ------- The Renault Clio is a standard sized small car, designed for running around small distances with ease. Its dimensions are 3812mm long, 1911mm wide and 1417mm high. These small dimensions are very good for town traffic, making it very suitable for grabbing that list small parking space in the car park. However, these small dimensions are like an illusion, as the car is very spacious inside. There is ample headroom for me, ...

stevie-boy 21.01.2003 · Read full review
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...saved me I cannot thank Renault for the safety products the car has inbuilt. Its a shame Renault dealerships couldn't fix the car though properly even now 3 years later I'm finding evidence of the shoddy workmanship. Parts which have been changed on the car Alarm issues early in life (I paid for this as an optional extra but its common issue) Pretensions wiring needing fixing. (again another common propblem due to design) Ball joints have been ...
...£150 which were cheaper than Renault and sold as original spec so no insurance implications. Pre heater was changed but that seems not have been causing a proplem Renault delaership did this out of due cause. The radioator has only just got damaged again so another new one is needed £90 for one new from Renault. No other owners seems to suffer though so its most likly down to the driving I do and the fact i live in the countryside. Its important ...

edde_uk 06.09.2006 · Read full review
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...months ago to buy a Renault Clio 1.5 dci. My partner and I had been looking around for a new car for a while, as our current one at the time had been starting to have problems. With the thought of putting it through an MOT forced £££ signs to flash in front of our eyes, dreading the idea of paying out more than what the car was worth. Then a friend of mine said she was considering selling her car which was only 3 years old. The immediate thought ...
...her daddy works for a Renault showroom, he had the car cheaper to begin with and was going to buy her a new car. We bought the car for £4500 , with the real price being £7000-£8000 at least. The car is blue and a 5 door car, which is much better than a 3 door. It saves messing about with seats in order to get in the back, even though it is rarely used. Except for the other half who does sometimes think it is a dumping ground, much to my annoyance. ...

angels21 04.03.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Renault Clio 1.5 dCi

Ok. We all know what the Clio looks like, everyone has their opinion, whether it's gay, girly or just generally normal. So I won't dwell on that, other than to say I think this shape Clio is the 2nd best looking hatch (after the Mini Cooper and not including BMW 1series). Let's move onto general practicalities. The car is reliable as anything when it comes to the core components. I had more punctures in the first month of owning it than I have ...
...bad luck I guess, and parts are pretty cheap really. The seats... Well they're alright, they're the same seats as the 182cup, which are just the "sport" shape, but without a leather trim. I'm about 6' of medium build and 32" waist, but the seats feel like they're meant for someone wider than me, as there's a lot of movement when you're cornering (faster). The pedals. Are in a weird setup, I have size 10 boots and when wearing them, I used to get ...

JEFF4507 22.02.2007 · Read full review
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...car I choose was a Renault Clio Dynamique (100) 1.5 dCi Its features: Standard Renault alloy wheels Remote central locking Powered steering Air bags ABS brakes Along with the standard spec of a Renault Clio but … what sets the Dynamique version apart from others is its sports styling; It has 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, front foglamps and sports seats. Automatic headlamps and rain-sensing wipers as standard!!!! The 106bhp 1.5 dCi is even ...
...engine is surprisingly quiet for a diesel as they are usually associated with noisy engines. There is very little engine noise even at high speeds on the motorways. Speaking of motorways, this is where I was expecting to be let down with my Clio but It didn't …far from it in actual fact it doesn't struggle at all on the motorways not that I do a lot of motorway driving as my main use of the Clio is getting to and from college. (And of course making ...

beastlyalways 04.06.2006 · Read full review
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...is that the gear-stick is quite far away when you initially start to drive it - but to be honest, I don't even notice that anymore! If you're thinking of a small hatchback, I couldn't recommend this Renault highly enough (and I'm the one that doesn't like small cars!!!!) ...

hsproston 28.08.2003 · Read full review
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...By the way, the Renault Assist package that they give that they say is comprehensive AA cover, well it isn’t. It was only through this experience that I found out: I was covered for this incident, but the bit about locking in your keys or putting the wrong gas in the tank, costs another £50. It has now been a further 3 months and I am writing this with my fingers crossed, but nothing of major note has happened. It has an almighty rattle and the ...
...but they’re something I’m just going to put up with, its not worth the hassle, I just turn up the radio louder! To redress the balance ever so slightly, I like the way it can give me accurate fuel consumption (averaging 53.3), the automatic locking of the doors once underway, the windscreen wiper will come on if it senses significant rainfall (with a little initial encouragement) and the lights come on when it thinks it’s getting too dark. Also, ...

StressedOutChick 16.07.2004 · Read full review
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I'm not very good on all the technical specs but I do a lot of miles so know the feel of this car well. The clio dynamique is a fun car to drive. It handles beautifully and has a decent amount of power too. It accelerates well, cruises well and gives you the right amount of feedback to enjoy driving it. The aircon is a little weak but does the job adequately enough. The stereo is of an acceptable standard and music does not become distorted at ...
...ears bleed). There isn't a great deal of room and it does need more places to put my ever growing collection of junk and change etc. The problems only really start after a long day in this car. Short journeys are geat. Long journeys are not so fun. The seat is a little firm and my delicate posterior can become a little numb. This is not helped by the "sporty" suspension that really forgives our roads nothing and enables me to pinpoint exactly ...

corblimey 13.08.2005 · Read full review
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The Clio DYnamique DCi 80 is a formidable opponent to other superminis in the same class. The Clio is such a well rounded package, the new DCi engine is years ahead of anything else on the market offering considerable economy without any loss of performance. In fact, the DCi 80 is not far off as quick to drive as my old 306, which is an accolade I hate to have to admit! So far, I've managed the following figures in my Clio DCi80 Dynamique, 72mpg ...
...roads and 56mpg around town. I do not drive slowly either, the car's performance is amazing, the ride is solid, smooth responsive, corners are taken flat without understeer touch the juice pedal and Clio will pull its weight without question. Overtaking is always a surprise as the engine is just so quiet, no panic or ear defenders to be seen! Inside, the car is well apointed, lovely bucket sports seats, electric everything, auto lights (come on ...

andyburgess 05.10.2004 · Read full review
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...turbo oil pipe leak. Renault give you a cash incentive to buy one so that the car iimpresses your students enough to buy one themselves. All I seem to do is apologise for the noises!!! This car could be a real winner but it just lacks that 10% of development. COULD DO BETTER it should say on the end of term report. Give me a week and access to the Renault parts bin and I could do it myself!! MY recommendation at the end of this report is with the ...

ultimamike 17.11.2004 · Read full review
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