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Typical price
£11,190
What it is
Renault's supermini, super-efficient Clio
 

8.1
Editors' Score

What you need to know: Renault Clio Dynamique S 1.2 Turbo 100 TCE

Tags: green car
We like:
The price; the sporty look; the eco creds
We don't like:
That Renault's been criticised for tough labour conditions
SmartPlanet judgement:
The Clio Dynamique tops our list for great price plus great efficiency, especially if you don't need a big car. It's tiny, but fiery -- the turbo engine gives it quite the kick and it feels solid and sporty to drive. It would be great if Renault did more for the environment, however.
Score breakdown:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.5
Quality
8.8
Value
7.4
Ethics
8.6
Green
8.1
editors' score
Full review:
It's a very big name for a relatively small car, but then this particular Clio packs an extra punch. First off, it has a turbocharged engine built for efficiency rather than outright speed. By using a small turbine it delivers a wide and broad band of torque as well as increased power and drives at 47.9 mpg. Continue reading...
 

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