Renault Clio E-Tech: Small Car, Big Innovation

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The Renault Clio E-Tech continues to set the standard in the small car segment, combining stylish design, advanced technology and sustainable materials. Recently named Best Small Car at the 2025 What Car? Car of the Year Awards, the Clio E-Tech demonstrates that practicality and performance can go hand in hand.

Posted on 8 Apr 2026 Posted by Jess Stanbrook

Striking Design

The Clio E-Tech features a sculpted exterior with a wider chrome grey grille and half diamond shaped full LED front lights. The sporty Esprit Alpine version brings extra flair with distinctive 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, Alpine badges and black emblem lettering. Inside, the upholstery, door and dashboard coverings are made from 60 percent plant fibres, with special Alpine embroidery, topstitching and red, white and blue steering wheel detailing paying homage to the Esprit Alpine heritage.

Technology and Connectivity

Step inside and enjoy up to a 10-inch digital display and up to a 9.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with Easy Link connected services. The Clio E-Tech offers up to 22 advanced driver assistance systems, including adaptive cruise control available on the Iconic Esprit Alpine only and an emergency braking system, ensuring comfort, convenience and safety on every journey.

Flexible Interior and Practicality

Rear passengers benefit from 16.5 centimetres of legroom, and the 1/3-2/3 folding rear bench seat allows the boot to expand from 391 litres up to 1,069 litres for larger loads.

Powertrains and Efficiency

1

Generation

Starting from £17,995, petrol, manual, 90hp

2

Techno+

Starting from £19,495 manual, petrol, 90hp | Automatic, full hybrid, 145hp from £21,795

3

Techno Esprit Alpine

Starting from £20,995 manual, petrol, 90hp | Automatic, full hybrid, 145hp from £23,495

4

Iconic Esprit Alpine

Automatic, full hybrid, 145hp from £24,995

5

The Renault Clio E-Tech is available in both petrol and full hybrid options

The hybrid e-Tech 145hp models deliver up to 65.7 miles per gallon with CO2 emissions starting from 98 grams per kilometre WLTP, offering both efficiency and performance.

Colours

 

The Clio E-Tech is available in six vibrant colours: Iron Blue, Ceramic Grey, Shadow Grey, Diamond Black, Valencia Orange and Glacier White.

 

 

With its combination of sporty design, advanced technology, efficient hybrid powertrains and award-winning recognition, the Renault Clio E-Tech remains a compelling choice for drivers looking for a stylish and versatile small car.

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Question: How efficient is the full hybrid, and what are its CO2 emissions?

Short answer: The e-Tech 145hp full hybrid models deliver up to 65.7 miles per gallon with CO2 emissions starting from 98 g/km (WLTP), balancing strong efficiency with everyday performance.

Question: What technology and safety features do the Clio E-Tech offer, and which trim has adaptive cruise control?

Short answer: Inside, you can get up to a 10-inch digital display and up to a 9.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with Easy Link connected services. The car offers up to 22 advanced driver assistance systems, including an emergency braking system. Adaptive cruise control is available on the Iconic Esprit Alpine only.

Question: How practical is the interior for passengers and cargo?

Short answer: Rear passengers have 16.5 cm of legroom, and the 1/3-2/3 folding rear bench expands the boot from 391 litres up to 1,069 litres, making it easy to carry larger loads.

Question: What stands out about the design and materials, and what colours can I choose?

Short answer: The Clio E-Tech features a sculpted exterior with a wider chrome grey grille and half diamond shaped full LED front lights. Esprit Alpine versions add 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, Alpine badges and black emblem lettering, plus special Alpine embroidery, topstitching and red-white-blue steering wheel detailing. Inside, upholstery and coverings use 60 percent plant fibres. Colours include Iron Blue, Ceramic Grey, Shadow Grey, Diamond Black, Valencia Orange and Glacier White. Additionally, the model was named Best Small Car at the 2025 What Car? Car of the Year Awards.

Question: Which versions and prices are available for the Renault Clio E-Tech?

Short answer: The Clio E-Tech range includes:

Generation - Starting from £17,995, petrol, manual, 90hp

Techno+ - Starting from £19,495 manual, petrol, 90hp | Automatic, full hybrid, 145hp from £21,795

Techno Esprit Alpine - Starting from £20,995 manual, petrol, 90hp | Automatic, full hybrid, 145hp from £23,495

Iconic Esprit Alpine - Automatic, full hybrid, 145hp from £24,995

Question: How efficient is the full hybrid, and what are its CO2 emissions?

Short answer: The e-Tech 145hp full hybrid models deliver up to 65.7 miles per gallon with CO2 emissions starting from 98 g/km (WLTP), balancing strong efficiency with everyday performance.

Question: What technology and safety features do the Clio E-Tech offer, and which trim has adaptive cruise control?

Short answer: You can get up to a 10-inch digital display and up to a 9.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with Easy Link connected services. The car offers up to 22 advanced driver assistance systems, including an emergency braking system. Adaptive cruise control is available on the Iconic Esprit Alpine only.

Question: How practical is the interior for passengers and cargo?

Short answer: Rear passengers have 16.5 centimetres of legroom, and the 1/3-2/3 folding rear bench expands the boot from 391 litres up to 1,069 litres, making it easy to carry larger loads.

Question: What stands out about the design and materials, and what colours can I choose?

Short answer: The Clio E-Tech features a sculpted exterior with a wider chrome grey grille and half diamond shaped full LED front lights. Esprit Alpine versions add 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, Alpine badges and black emblem lettering, plus special Alpine embroidery, topstitching and red-white-blue steering wheel detailing. Inside, upholstery and coverings use 60 percent plant fibres. Colours include Iron Blue, Ceramic Grey, Shadow Grey, Diamond Black, Valencia Orange and Glacier White. Additionally, the model was named Best Small Car at the 2025 What Car? Car of the 

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