Renault Clio 2021 review: is it better than a Peugeot 208?

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    This is the new Renault Clio!
    Looking at it you may not think the Clio has changed that much compared to the predecessor… And when it comes to exterior design, you’d be right! However, once you peer under the skin, you’ll find the Clio has actually undergone a number of changes since the last generation.
    Once you're inside, you’ll find a fully revamped interior, with a big infotainment screen and soft-touch material throughout the cabin! Under the bonnet, there’s a number of engines to choose from, including a range-topping 1.6-litre hybrid that’ll achieve 140hp & 64mpg!
    But what do you think, would you choose a Clio over alternatives such as the Fiesta, Polo, or a carwow favourite - the Peugeot 208?! You’d better keep watching to see if you should!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:33 Exterior Design
    01:45 Interior Design
    03:26 Infotainment
    04:10 Back Seats
    05:42 Boot
    06:39 Engines
    07:37 Five Annoying Features
    08:49 Five Good Features
    09:39 Town Driving
    10:46 Suspension
    11:15 Motorway Driving
    12:19 Twisty Road Driving
    12:57 Trims
    13:58 Verdict
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Would you choose the all-new Clio over market-leaders like the Ford Fiesta or VW Polo? Let us know in the comments!

  • @benpage5538
    @benpage5538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1628

    Mats ideal car:
    -Huge door bins
    -no fake vents or exhausts
    -shortcut buttons for infotainment
    -somewhere to put parcel shelf
    -rear windows go all the way down
    -no scratchy plastics
    Have I missed any?

    • @CrazyGopnik1
      @CrazyGopnik1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +598

      Apple car play and android auto

    • @wilbur6089
      @wilbur6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      It has to have wheels

    • @mike28k36
      @mike28k36 3 ปีที่แล้ว +198

      bmw idrive

    • @linardsvuguls480
      @linardsvuguls480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No man you did not missed noting

    • @TobiasOliveira685
      @TobiasOliveira685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Not French

  • @joebos123
    @joebos123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1178

    So glad you're still reviewing "Sensible" cars as well as the expensive/faster cars. Keep up the good work Matt.

    • @marthannus7620
      @marthannus7620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But no one watches it

    • @joebos123
      @joebos123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@marthannus7620 Other than the 331k people (at time of writing this) that watched it within the first day of the video going live? No, nobody watches it........

    • @Incurablecurious
      @Incurablecurious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@joebos123 Totally agree with you. Silly comment by Mark Hannus. Yes I’m sure he only drives Ferraris, Lambos, Bentleys, McLarens etc. Carwow I’m certain gets majority of their business from “sensible” mainstream cars as us mere mortals can afford.

    • @p.cookie4169
      @p.cookie4169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@marthannus7620 stupid

    • @rw4n464
      @rw4n464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marthannus7620 yeah mark

  • @IdegAllat
    @IdegAllat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    I've bought one for my wife this january, Intens (highest spec here in HUN) with the 1.0 engine, and in this orange color. I'm ~190cm tall and 120kg, fit perfectly in the front seats, as a matter a fact when my wife is driving and I'm sitting behind her to overwatch the 11months old boy in the child seat, well I could travel back there for longer distances.
    The 1.0 engine is quite good, bit weak at lower RPMs but from 1700-1800 it is quite good. Fuel consumption is OK, in the city with lots of 3-5km drives is around 7L/100km (33.6 MPG), I've done some highway and motorway round as well and it was around 5-5.5L/100km (47-42.8 MPG). Just for comparison I have a 2014 Octavia with 1.4 103kw TSI and that does 8L/100km (29.4 MPG) in the city and easily does 5L/100Km (47MPG) on the highway, so for the city Clio, for the countryside and highway Octavia, but the size of the cars make this so evident :)
    Clio has around 5000km in it, so still breaking in, I'm expecting 0.5L lower consumtion.
    It is a surprisingly good car, nowadays I found myself in to sit almost everytime into Clio when I'm just going into the city with for just couple of kms, easier to find parking places, front and rear sensors are good, kamera (when it's not dirty) helps a lot, boot space is enough for the Babydesing Dotty baby trolley, and the orange color is just awesome. Chicks comeing to me all the time to have chitchat about the car, never happened with 2x times more expensive black saloon Octavia with 18" alloys and Bi-xenon.. BTW the front LED headlights are freaking good, brighter than the Xenon in the Octy..
    Suspension is more comfy than sporty with the 16" alloys, but here in Budapest you can barely find good roads..
    All in all good car, worth the price (in january 4.500.000 HUF, ~11.000 GBP, today it is 5.500.000 HUF, ~13.600 GBP, thanks crap HUF :) ) the orange color was free because it was some kind of introductory action, 0% interest lease..
    Recommended, drop the french car hatred, just sit in one.

    • @mbcostaval
      @mbcostaval 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Great review!

    • @fabulousprofound
      @fabulousprofound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is the reliability?

    • @NextSlash69
      @NextSlash69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@fabulousprofound I have the old version of Renault Clio, it has over 5 years now and never had a problem with it.

    • @DZGMR94
      @DZGMR94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How about the diesel one

    • @IdegAllat
      @IdegAllat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@fabulousprofound this is a 10 months old, ~5000km in it car so obviously no problem with it, but that is not an achievement :)
      I'm not worried with the 4 years extended warranty.

  • @theo10008
    @theo10008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    My father got this exact car as shown in the video. He is delighted from the performance. In his opinion the car strikes an amazing balance between sportiness and comfort, for someone who doesn't live in a racing game.

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Only thing that could be better is Wind Noise and general sound proofing. When I test drove one, the wind and road noise was so loud that it made me actually go a segment higher. And wind/road noise is key for me because I drive a lot of motorway for work. Which is a shame because the rest of the car is so great. Maybe they should have skipped out on some of the soft plastics, and put the money into sound proofing. Or just you know, make the car 500-1000 pounds more expensive. Quiet cabin >> perceived luxury. Which is why the Polo does so well for most people.
      Or you just do a Toyotra Yaris, which has both a cheap cabin and poor sound insulation... so you could say this is still miles ahead of that car.

    • @Solivigant.
      @Solivigant. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CyAn-S then why even bother looking for a hatchback?

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Solivigant. because there are plenty of hatchbacks that are way more refined than this.

    • @user-yn6rl1jd2e
      @user-yn6rl1jd2e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CyAn-S i like how everybody is complaining about wind noise. While noise my car produces is unbearable. Tyre, engine, wind noises are really loud.
      Seats squeak, suspension squeaks, all loose plastic rattling around. It's so funny :)

    • @matthieup5098
      @matthieup5098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CyAn-S This is pretty at odds with my own experience with a rented Clio which I drove for about 300 km on the motorway. I found sound insulation pretty impressive, especially considering that it was the entry level trim with the smaller diesel engine (85 or 90 ch don't remember). Felt like I was driving a bigger car, just with an out-of-this-world mileage.

  • @konstantinosdrivas362
    @konstantinosdrivas362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Matt Renault Clio is a fantastic car. I drive it for the last 6 years as a leasing car (I am a sales representative). Perfect steering for driving in the city and for easy parking, it grips well, so it's very funny driving it on a twisty road.
    The 1.5 diesel engine is one of the best I've ever driven. No problems at all, no oil consumption, fantastic economy (4,5-5,1 Lt/100km)

    • @patriotbarrow
      @patriotbarrow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Funny you mentioned oil consumption. That used to be the mainstay of VW diesels. I've never driven a French diesel car that consumed any significant amount of oil

    • @Heretichound13
      @Heretichound13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are right. I use a 1.5 dci too (5 years). All i did was regular maintenance once a year. During hot summers, even if you use it with A/C on, max 5 liters per 100 km in city. Drops to 2-3 liters on highway.

  • @morganthompson5013
    @morganthompson5013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    "Almost as tight as my pants, so you won't be able to fit much in them..... oh :(" 😂

    • @katlehomaboea747
      @katlehomaboea747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I died. Lol

    • @Iamneverright
      @Iamneverright 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know where is coming from haha

    • @donrisley947
      @donrisley947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao wait what 😳

    • @Legotruck82
      @Legotruck82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      his look of disappointment when he realized he burned himself hahaha

    • @AaxXxeE54
      @AaxXxeE54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello guys! What think about this ?)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) th-cam.com/video/29PxWwN9_p4/w-d-xo.html

  • @AntJoseph_
    @AntJoseph_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Honestly I feel like it is the best B segment car at the moment. From the build quality to the impressive dynamism (even if it isn't the best). It was a MIND BLOWING improvement compared to the mk4, for sure!

    • @AntJoseph_
      @AntJoseph_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Steve Bourbon Mat said otherwise

  • @lionelb8227
    @lionelb8227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    The best in its class in my opinion.
    I was able to use one, and it feels like the category above. The quality is insane!

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya that's what I love because they cut back on things you don't need so that they can give you things of top-notch quality

    • @d0ll0b
      @d0ll0b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your comment is insane!
      It's a Renault after all haha only Dacia and Ssangyong are worse...
      (my opinion of course)

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@d0ll0b ya is the Micra the same car just different logos I'm a little bit confused

    • @oscarsalazar2166
      @oscarsalazar2166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always wonder who drinks those big bottles while driving 🤷

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oscarsalazar2166 ya good question

  • @petrostsitsos
    @petrostsitsos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I went to see renault clio when i was buying a car and i was surprised by the good quality on the inside, i believe it has the best infotaiment screen from all the others

  • @TerryLestrange
    @TerryLestrange 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I got a clio myself. Love the car and it never let me down.

    • @glennchinyangarara8225
      @glennchinyangarara8225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it that exact same model/generation

    • @TerryLestrange
      @TerryLestrange 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @petterhny you are probably from 1950 or something... It has changed a lot how reliable they are. I'ts at 290.000 right now.

    • @TerryLestrange
      @TerryLestrange 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @petterhny haha oké but still no problems at all. You are a true hater

    • @hervedupont6955
      @hervedupont6955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @petterhny jaloux et mauvaise langue 😋👅👅

  • @jamesowen7518
    @jamesowen7518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have just bought this car in the exact colour with all the bells and whistles and absolutely love it. It’s quiet on the motorway, the Bose speakers are amazing, the interior quality is the best Iv personally ever had (had a corsa and fiesta before this) and it’s so high spec.
    Heated seats, wireless phone charger, reversing camera with 360 view, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, easy park assist, ambient lighting etc
    I absolutely love it!

  • @Olliebobalong
    @Olliebobalong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Build quality isn’t dictated by how soft touch the plastic are. Should be panel gaps, the processing finish of the plastic mouldings and the solidity of everything.

    • @nickbotfield
      @nickbotfield ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep! Motoring journalisms are obsessed with soft touch, I can't remember a review when it wasn't mentioned at some point. But how often do you touch any part of the dashboard? You'll be touching the wheel, gearstick, and buttons!

    • @juned706
      @juned706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nickbotfield I will say, as someone with a 1.0 auto RS line clio (21 plate) the wheel is incredible, It is so soft and quite frankly nicer than the wheel in our XC60 T8 R-Design which is about 3x the price brand new!!!

  • @ThiNo737
    @ThiNo737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That's a huge step forward in terms of interior quality. I had the old clio several times as a rental car and it was so cheaply build in the interior and had an unintuitive multimedia system, but the new one looks really good. And I think they made some progress on the reliability

  • @FoxRS
    @FoxRS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I own the previous version with the 0.9 tce and I have to say that that tiny engine is a lot of fun. The interior quality is not so great, though, but overall I think it's one of the best in its class, as well as the new version.

  • @user-pl1bu5vh1m
    @user-pl1bu5vh1m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Αδελφέ μου σέ παρακολουθώ χρόνια τώρα συγχαρητήρια για όλα τα βίντεο, Από την όμορφη Ελλάδα ένα μεγάλο γεια

  • @gracestewart9362
    @gracestewart9362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We bought this car last month rs line with high specs and we couldn’t be happier and impressed with the overall performance.

  • @richards4456
    @richards4456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The orange paint in real life is stunning.

  • @cicnos13
    @cicnos13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank God man, i wait for this review since a year ago, i also wrote a message to Carwow requesting this review. Since then i bought myself this car...

  • @JamesSmith-sw8bo
    @JamesSmith-sw8bo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mat just bought this RS Line! I love it I've had Golfs, Polos, 3 seat Ibiza Bochanegas/cupra and only criticism is wind noise at 70 mph

  • @Turborider
    @Turborider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I never though i'd like a Renault. But this one looks really good

    • @maciekkokoszka7916
      @maciekkokoszka7916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You should check out their Laguna Coupe

    • @Evokyr
      @Evokyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@maciekkokoszka7916 Megane IV RS?

    • @Turborider
      @Turborider 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Evokyr also nice

    • @mattws5784
      @mattws5784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Renault Talisman is nice, shame you can't get it in the UK

    • @johnwellington5754
      @johnwellington5754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish i could buy a Peugeot or Renault in the US. Love renting them in Europe

  • @PontusYT
    @PontusYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Bought the Intens trim (1 below RS line) in August with this 1.3 Aut engine here in DK. After driving much more premium cars in the past this new Clio is such a positive surprise, a really wonderful all-arounder. Agree with Matt on slightly worse visibility than in a Polo, the gearbox used to be a little jerky when cold but this has been quite improved after 3k km. It is such a grownup car that actually doesn’t mind to be trashed around in the morning rush hour. I really love it.

    • @natsirt0088
      @natsirt0088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have automatic air conditioning on your car? Can you confirm whether the AC light remains on all the time or switches off when you push auto??

    • @F-MK96
      @F-MK96 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natsirt0088 it turns off and on in automatic mode depending on the temperature outside... I bought mine in january so still has not gone on but above 16 celsius or so it goes on

  • @sebastiannaumanen1819
    @sebastiannaumanen1819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought a Clio 5 Intens TCe 100 5spd manual in January and I have driven 14000 km since new. I have been very satisfied with the whole car. The engine isn't going to win any races but it has a good torque for everyday driving and the consumption is very reasonable. The 5 spd box has the ratios pretty wide apart so that makes the car feel a bit slow but just drop in to right gear and floor it and it will move nicely.

  • @iBoolGuy
    @iBoolGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely loved finding your channel when I looked for “renault clio”!
    Told me all I need to know!

  • @radekwillow692
    @radekwillow692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking to this time when you start doing the 2021 models. I started to watch carwow last October 👌🏼love this channel Mat 👏🏼

  • @godsgranddad
    @godsgranddad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I had an old Clio with the 1.2TCE engine and it was fantastic. This looks even better

    • @QullVideo
      @QullVideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 1.2TCE was a little gem of an engine. Cheap to run but so much fun on the country roads.

  • @nkululekoduma2281
    @nkululekoduma2281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Agreed, looks like we have an S Class of the B segment In the interior department. French designers really have fashion sense, and a very stylish way of interpreting it (fashion) that just works wonders on the end product. I'm glad they have also improved the quality of materials which has always been questionable.

  • @defaulti2964
    @defaulti2964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI CARWOW, Love your videos Matt!!

  • @user-pv2gs6nc3w
    @user-pv2gs6nc3w 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yessss!
    I have been waiting this review for almost a year now

  • @macbitz
    @macbitz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    You get everything from modest hatchbacks to hypercars (and even one or two bikes) on this channel. What's not to like! 👍🏼

    • @arnaudvelter
      @arnaudvelter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, the modest hatchbacks.

    • @ilikelampshades6
      @ilikelampshades6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      UK prices of everything on this show

    • @damothniobe4327
      @damothniobe4327 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My father got this exact car as shown in the video. He is delighted from the performance. In his opinion the car strikes an amazing balance between sportiness and comfort, for someone who doesn't live in a racing game.

  • @renssimons
    @renssimons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't understand why people are always fighting in the comments about which (small) car is 'best'. If you do, you are missing the most important point: any small car you can buy today is 'good'. Compare the new Clio, the 208 or a Toyota Yaris to literally ANY car you drove quite happily only 10-15 years ago. Look at what you are getting now! Any car you buy today is safe, well-equipped, easy to drive, economical and better for the environment than anything that was available only a few short years ago.
    If you're not old enough to have driven a car 10 years ago, then you can't even know which car is 'best' because you probably have little to no frame or reference. My first car was a 15-year old run down Suzuki Swift with a passenger door that wouldn't open anymore because the car had previously been stolen and rolled. Also, if it was at all wet outside the car would just skid around like it was dancing on an ice skating ring. Compared to THAT, this car is 'best'. Any car you can buy today is 'good'.
    Now what I like about this particular car is how much safety equipment it gets as standard. Some other brands make you pay extra for things like emergency brake assistance, but on the Clio you get everything even at the lowest spec. I think that's also part of the reason why it's so popular.
    Personally, I own a Clio Mk. 4. It's not perfect, but I like it well enough that I decided to upgrade to this car, the NEW Clio. I test drove the hybrid E-Tech version twice and I was so impressed with it that I decided to shell out for that, even if it was almost prohibitively expensive compared to the normal 100 bhp petrol version. It's quite a lot better to drive than my current car and I can't wait for it to get here. I wish there were more English language reviews of the E-Tech hybrid version because it really is quite good and very good fun to drive. It's no rocket like a Tesla, but it'll happily power away at the lights and remain very economical while doing it. I also loved the overall quality and quietness in the cabin. That's the biggest improvement over the old car for me, and what wind and tyre noise I do still get I don't really mind at all.

  • @rosua
    @rosua 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the new video you guys are amazing!

  • @davidm8871
    @davidm8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've would go for Paris Initiale version. You get leather seats, 360 degree camera, parking assistant, heated seats and steering wheel, shark antenna, special alloy wheels, better materials inside and outside. Great little car.

  • @Cresanova
    @Cresanova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can't believe this was labeled shortlisted. That only seems to be the case with 95 % of the cars you review, very helpful 👍

    • @user-bs1wx1tb7e
      @user-bs1wx1tb7e 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most cars don't differ that much in terms of value so you shortlist them and which one to pick is based on what matters most to you. You won't go wrong either way. A buy means that the car is so good at its segment that most people should just not think about it and buy it. A consider should be reserved for cars which are not completely horrible, but for most people will be found lacking, so people should only consider them in case there is something they really need in that car. Seems like a nice system.

  • @blaise3711
    @blaise3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We have one at home and I love it! Great job, Renault! 😍

  • @cristianoferreira4940
    @cristianoferreira4940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing review. Very knowledgeable and even a little comical, like Top Gear. 5 stars 👏

  • @dubiousmike
    @dubiousmike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was lucky enough to tour Windsor Castle before the fire. Glorious.

  • @jasonk7072
    @jasonk7072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It’s between this and the Peugeot for me, little cars with nice, big car style interiors.

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Howdy, awesome video as per usual Mat! Just by reading the tittle, I sensed a French battle!😸

  • @robcorrente6065
    @robcorrente6065 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank Mark for keep on testing normal joe’s cars. Please keep on doing it.regards from Madrid

  • @yenchey3270
    @yenchey3270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    (in extremely surprised voice) "This interior is nicer than a VW Polo's!"
    you know, it's not hard to be better than Volkswagen xd

  • @NeedMoarRage
    @NeedMoarRage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    The French know how to make supermini's with some flair like the 208 which also looks great. This Makes the Polo, Fiesta and Corsa look boring.

    • @franzchong5889
      @franzchong5889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's a disappointment it won't be coming to australia.i looked at the previous model out of interest when it was time to seek out a replacement for my old micra k12.i ended up buying something used and korean.

    • @Victor-DOOM
      @Victor-DOOM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree

    • @ambregossart5344
      @ambregossart5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gibbon my thoughts exactly !

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Fiesta in particular looks crap compared to the Clio and 208!
      Personally I don’t think the new Corsa is a bad looking car at all though..
      Peugeot took care of that!

  • @CyAn-S
    @CyAn-S 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Been waiting for this review. Took your time! haha.

  • @martink7945
    @martink7945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The first Renault I like and would consider buying for decades. Its because of the highly improved interior quality. The orange paint is gorgeous.

  • @koushalsadavarte5038
    @koushalsadavarte5038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    No one:
    People with perfect pitch at 9:36 : ThATS aN A fLaT.

    • @jaybeemhardscrote7466
      @jaybeemhardscrote7466 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean B Sharp lololololol

    • @Twiggyay
      @Twiggyay 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True gentlemen say G#

    • @Ryanc225
      @Ryanc225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jaybeemhardscrote7466 B sharp is C so it's not B sharp. It's A flat/G sharp

    • @jaybeemhardscrote7466
      @jaybeemhardscrote7466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ryanc225 oh yeah

  • @al22597
    @al22597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Spanish viewer here. I've just bought this car last month, ended up going with the RS Line 1.3L in black.
    To me the biggest upside of the car is its interior. About the back seats, it's a Clio so there's not much surprise about the space.
    When wanting a more spirited driving I highly recommend putting it in sport mode, which makes the steering tighter, fixing the lack of connection that Matt talked about, and the gearbox shifts quicker.
    One big thing that I haven't seen any review talk about (neither the spanish or english) it's that you can throw it into manual by holding the upshift paddle for about three seconds, doing this while on sport mode give a quite sporty driving experience (despite obviously still being in a Clio)
    And a big fail to me is not having disk brakes on the rear axle in any specification apart from the 1.5L diesel version, the car brakes great without them but the look is really unflattering.
    Thanks for the video guys!

    • @rosen0662
      @rosen0662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recently rented a base model one and didn’t even notice it had rear drums until I saw them. So pretty good way to cut down the price along with a normal am/fm radio. Some people don’t care about those thing and I think it’s fine.

    • @anwarbenjamin4875
      @anwarbenjamin4875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the newer models now have rear discs brakes

    • @juanjoseruibal1057
      @juanjoseruibal1057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Existe una opción extra en la que incluye el freno de mano electrónico y el botón “Autohold” en la que los frenos traseros son de disco, es la única manera de poder conseguirlo con esos frenos…

  • @pulindujanul
    @pulindujanul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Matt your review's are so funny. I enjoyed it.

  • @katlegotau9460
    @katlegotau9460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy your reviews. Please review the Renault Captur.

  • @bogdanbronescu6482
    @bogdanbronescu6482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The design is great..i have a Megane and i'm quite pleased with it

  • @Deuteross
    @Deuteross 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    The current Polo looks absolutely dreadful in comparison.

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well it is almost 3 years old now. Things move fast.

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Yule Calma what are you talking about. I never said a Polo was bad. I was just stating it was almost 3 years old, so it is logical new cars from 2020 look more modern amd have more features.

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Yule Calma I drive a Golf 8 so none. But if I had to choose a Polo. Yaris is underwhelming at best.

    • @alimelle
      @alimelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Yule Calma The Clio is better, drive and see, the race is bad already, if you want to drive very well, you will get a Fiesta, besides it remains simple in terms of driving.

    • @user-hj6uf6nr9b
      @user-hj6uf6nr9b 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe there's a new version coming out soon (according to the VW UK website).

  • @Aprill264
    @Aprill264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    kinda surprised you are reviewing it this late since it first came out in 2019 but I'm not complaining, another review is another review

  • @ardaarsen
    @ardaarsen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yup thats exactly my little car, same specs and the color. Long waited for 208 but bought this one. No regrets 👍

  • @ijaen
    @ijaen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the Clio and the improvements with each one.

  • @himmelfisken
    @himmelfisken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've had this car for 4 months now, the satnav does indeed show in the digital speedo at the top right, just have to put in an adress and cycle through the different options on the display

  • @kulter20
    @kulter20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    About time that this car got reviewed. So there is a sport mode which gives better response with accelerating and more sporty steering. Also from my experience, the automatic dual-clutch transmission isn't clunky at anytime, and pretty quick too. The car is really enjoyable and fun. The interior is designed by a Dutchman. The trim levels are interesting though. Where as in most countries the highest trim level is going to be the RS, here in the Netherlands we've got the 'Initiale Paris'. This trim adds complete beige/cream or black leather seats. Also more trim details on the outside.

  • @PhilipBallGarry
    @PhilipBallGarry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Matt. Most useful as usual. I often tune into your channel when the Mrs is watching her soaps - even when I'm not looking for a car 😊.
    "Be free log - fly my pretty!" 😂

  • @mattvachon4612
    @mattvachon4612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    5:16 I saw the sadness in your face after you said that.

  • @filipnovak8165
    @filipnovak8165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Polo with better suspension then Clio?! Never in the world...a VW?...the stiffest car in the world ?!

  • @leehumphrey4362
    @leehumphrey4362 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay a everyday car, can u do the corsa next. Love those types of reviews

  • @user-sp6zj2ct9o
    @user-sp6zj2ct9o 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the captur review.PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN

  • @Evokyr
    @Evokyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I owned the previous gen and it sucked pretty much. But since i now own this car, i absolutely love it. It's a huge difference, and the exterior might look a bit like the old one (a.k.a VW style), but it's miles a head of the old ones and looks much better.

  • @siebenoel705
    @siebenoel705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    1:44 “Renualt”

  • @bella_reign3936
    @bella_reign3936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the quickest detailed video ive ever watched. this guy is so funny

  • @sticksman7819
    @sticksman7819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is where carwow really shines.great informative reviews on aspects that matter.A huge request Matt if you see this.
    Mazda 6 estate GT sport + Vs V60 T5 Vs Superb r line estate (220bhp).this is 3 cars I've got my eye on.

  • @ilikelampshades6
    @ilikelampshades6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    10 years ago you could buy a Clio for £9,000 it has now over doubled in price. Can I just ask everyone... has anyone who has stayed in the same job (no promotion) had a £10,000 pay rise?
    The UK inflation is off the charts.

  • @GM-rs1rj
    @GM-rs1rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I always wonder who drinks those big bottles while driving 🤷

    • @DeefBass
      @DeefBass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I do. Usually have it on the passenger seat, or in a bag. (For long journeys), other than that, 1l sport bottles are my go-to, along with coffee.

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always have them big bottles on my car.i work in the middle of no where with no water supply so usually have 4 or five in the car for the work day, and I put them on the passenger seat, and they all shoot into the footwell under breaking, so would be cool to have door bins big enough to put at least one in, for the drive to/from work. Just to have a drink handy.

    • @GM-rs1rj
      @GM-rs1rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh okey.. I rarely do long trips with my car. When I do a 0.5l bottle is enough for me. And my door bins are really small! (BMW 3 series)

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GM-rs1rj my door bins cant even hold 0.5l water bottle, I'm lucky if I can get 15 sheets of a4 paper folded into my door bins, (Toyota caldina)

    • @hb1949
      @hb1949 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DeefBass another bottle to pee in?

  • @TJB147
    @TJB147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Could you do a specific video on the E-tech hybrid Clio soon please?

  • @ahmadhammoud5416
    @ahmadhammoud5416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a review, we also want one for the captur

  • @wilbur6089
    @wilbur6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Woah faster than the notification

  • @filippostek4045
    @filippostek4045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Front end looks like Megane, i like it😁😁

    • @al22597
      @al22597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I recently got one, the car in general feels like a little bit smaller Mégane

    • @benturner430
      @benturner430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who the hell is megan and why does she look like a car

  • @harithsyahiran4478
    @harithsyahiran4478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Mat , im one of your fans. Here in Malaysia , the biggest competitor in this segment is PERODUA MYVI . Hope one day you could review it 😉

  • @shadabmohid5801
    @shadabmohid5801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Mat, As usual you do a great job with reviews, I am looking forward for you review of Renault Arkana. When do you plan to put it. Thank you.

  • @psyspin
    @psyspin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I do not know if it's better than the 208 (haven't drove it yet) but it is much better than fiesta/polo/corsa etc.The fact that it looks very similar to the (beautiful but underrated) Megane is an extra plus!

  • @aminegtr35
    @aminegtr35 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's the best in it's class of course, i only hope we get an optional manual gearbox with the RS Line trim and the 1.3 TCe 130hp engine

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are actually scrapping all the 1.3 TCe's now for this car and replacing them with the Hybrid e-tech one. I looked at the Dutch website just now. It is pretty sad. Even the R.S. line now only has a 90Hp 3 cyl TcE and the e-tech Hybrid. This drops the car a few spots in the supermini segment for me. That 1.3 TcE was a great engine for this class of car.

    • @pap_chr5063
      @pap_chr5063 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf 208 is so much better

    • @crabrangoon2493
      @crabrangoon2493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pap_chr5063 I prefer the Clio personally. Although I do love the headlights and the taillights from the 208

    • @pap_chr5063
      @pap_chr5063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crabrangoon2493 hmm my mum drives a 2020 clio rs line. She wanted the 208 but the gt line was too expensive for a daily driver. Our Clio has a cheap asf interior and it's a bit outdated. 208 has a much better interior quality and it's more hightech as well

  • @andybg1972
    @andybg1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my son just purchased the RS line, after visiting several car dealers. the internal tablet style screen and internal tapestry are fab. by the way the boot size is bigger then a golf its huge for a small car.

  • @732daven
    @732daven ปีที่แล้ว

    just drove the Tce 90HP, very comfortable and great engine. No pain in my back after driving ~400 km. I struggled with the media entertainment, but frankly I did not spend much time investigating how it works.

  • @matteoclaeskens
    @matteoclaeskens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful car. Hopefully you guys get your hands on a Renault talisman for a review! Love the design of their grandtour version ! Need to know if it have big enough door pockets!

    • @lj2684
      @lj2684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We don't have those in the UK 😪

    • @matteoclaeskens
      @matteoclaeskens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lj2684 nooooooooooooooo..... Now I can never expect a review of Matt 😢

    • @lj2684
      @lj2684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matteoclaeskens 🤣

    • @cmartin_ok
      @cmartin_ok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Renault UK sell hardly any models. We no longer get Espace, Scenic, Kangoo, Modus, Fluency, Koleos, Kadjar. We never got the Talisman. There is a pathetic choice. Yet 20 years ago Renault UK was on the rise taking about 10% of the UK market. Their sales and marketing people need kicking out and replacing by people who can do their jobs properly. I'm on my second Renault both bought new snd each time the buying experience has been dreadful. Coupled with high spare parts prices I don't think I could stand the stress of buying another

  • @23Piccolina
    @23Piccolina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'd take the Peugeot 208GT. Best looking small hatch.

    • @Evokyr
      @Evokyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I honestly hate the looks, and i usually appreciate every car.

    • @kristian8872
      @kristian8872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Evokyr You’re mad

    • @danisantos3255
      @danisantos3255 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Evokyr especially the interior, it feels so cheap.

    • @kristian8872
      @kristian8872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@danisantos3255 i bought this car over an Audi A1, VW polo which i test drove. Went with the peugeot because it felt more premium than the other 2.

    • @editsdogoncs5065
      @editsdogoncs5065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@danisantos3255 wtf. Peugeot 208 interior is far from looking cheap, maybe the only thing I would point out is the side supports on windows made of hard rubber and has a smaller panel. If you compare this Clio with the gt line version of Peugeot 2020, apart from that it has way more futuristic and expensive looking. Also has carbon fiber looking material, clicking responsive buttons, a 3D cockpit, customizable interior lights, USB type-c(yes we are in 2020), WIRELESS phone charger) I just don't know man, there so many expensive-looking things in the Peugeot 208, that's why it got the 2020 car of the year.
      Now, I do agree the design is not for everyone, it is more bold and innovative, maybe a target for a younger generation.

  • @irisgraphicsftw3780
    @irisgraphicsftw3780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if the title of the video says 'is it better than a Peugeot 208?' it would be nice if you compared it to that car, even if you only compare one aspect of both. Otherwise a great video as always!!!

  • @Cheeteach
    @Cheeteach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would be awesome if you could review the new Sandero Stepway 2021 as well and compare them with the hatchbacks you mentioned. The new Sandero is supposedly based on this Clio and it would be awesome to know how it compares to its pricier and supposedly more advanced counterparts, especially concerning road handling cos that's what matters most.

  • @UTopia-eg7gm
    @UTopia-eg7gm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Renault Clio has been a very good car since it’s introduction in 1990. The Clio V is a very good car: solid, comfortable, economic, quick and great looking!

    • @Olliebobalong
      @Olliebobalong 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solid isn’t a word many Clio owners would use to describe their cars.

    • @JamesSmith-uv9og
      @JamesSmith-uv9og 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I knew a Clio owner, who spend more time in the garage

    • @kayzenl7911
      @kayzenl7911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JamesSmith-uv9og typical English non sense and lack of objectivity

  • @_Atomic_impact
    @_Atomic_impact 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Never knew i would say this.
    I would still prefer The Peugeot 208

    • @Progan666
      @Progan666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the 208 is nice but the interior is a bit gaudy looking.

    • @Bakachuli
      @Bakachuli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a nice car :)

    • @ssssssss6889
      @ssssssss6889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would prefer 208 over this just gor the driving position.

  • @markskeplorn6593
    @markskeplorn6593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drove the automatic with 130hp engine in rs line last year, and was very impressed, would definitely consider when my 3 years up with my current iconic

    • @raymuir4833
      @raymuir4833 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Decided to stick with a Clio following test drive and purchase of RS line. Big improvement on my 2015 DCI. Only negative is mpg compared!

  • @renep.7729
    @renep.7729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have it since one year and still love it

  • @chrisvazan
    @chrisvazan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So... is there any reason at all to choose this over a Peugeot 208? The latter appears to be superior in all respects and looks incomparably better both inside and out...

  • @marcelmotorzoneza9626
    @marcelmotorzoneza9626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Renault's design team are doing a pretty fantastic job at the moment

    • @duodua4130
      @duodua4130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      At making junk.

  • @mustafaeljerbi7814
    @mustafaeljerbi7814 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Liked before finish the video, because I know it will be great ❤️

  • @claudiofilip4793
    @claudiofilip4793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Style above practicality. This is the difference between French cars and German cars. I think the Clio has more personality than the Polo and looks more muscular.
    Very nice video, as always!

  • @TheGam3rDad
    @TheGam3rDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Play this at 0.5x speed and Matt sounds like a posh Drunk Englishman! Classic

    • @TheGam3rDad
      @TheGam3rDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @United Swordz EXTRA the video bro, the video

  • @ismaeelahmed8446
    @ismaeelahmed8446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mat Watson for Top Gear!!!!!

    • @vpanday1977
      @vpanday1977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes iagree idid watch the topegear episode recent where the one man sat on the roof result he’s screaming was to harm my ears and result of which yes mat western also can scream andso ido thing heis a top gear presentation.

  • @marcruijs1039
    @marcruijs1039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers from the Netherlands ✌🏽

  • @alexandremesenge2392
    @alexandremesenge2392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally!! Thanks Matt

  • @adrianrohan7854
    @adrianrohan7854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    9:38 lol plz look at his face when he doing that

  • @adrianrohan7854
    @adrianrohan7854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    all i can say is.....
    I LOVE CARWOW

  • @iainhogg5245
    @iainhogg5245 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought new Clio in 2013 and still have it, been totally trouble free, absolutely no intention of changing it..

  • @harkeshpatmanathan6134
    @harkeshpatmanathan6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another small car drag race would be amazing! Peugeot 208, Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Volkswagen Polo

  • @TheFirewire97
    @TheFirewire97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When mat saw the aux port and said “who use that anymore” was at that moment i felt old, and old fashioned

  • @CrashedCarChannel
    @CrashedCarChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    In my oppinion is the best small car, and the design is great! Renault makes somegood engines also!

    • @randomstuffs5497
      @randomstuffs5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      But not a good car when it comes to reliability

    • @bjornrosenzweig8535
      @bjornrosenzweig8535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Yea Renault engines run like a tank.

    • @KillerInstinctCS2
      @KillerInstinctCS2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I drive a 2013 a series mercedes and i can cornfirm

    • @nounoukasber
      @nounoukasber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@randomstuffs5497 what are you talking about did you know that Mercedes use Renault engines they drive so well and they are so reliable

    • @duodua4130
      @duodua4130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's uncompromising junk.

  • @planespotter7572
    @planespotter7572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it, and I love it in that orange paint!!

  • @mikeclark4416
    @mikeclark4416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks ,We brought one yesturday in Basingstoke -one down from Sport