2005 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi Extreme II Full Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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Interior/practicality
The cabin has always been one of the most spacious in the supermini class, with room for five adults at a pinch. Hatchback models feature a useful 288-litre boot that can be extended to 1,038-litres with the rear seats folded flat. Go for the Sport Tourer and these figures increase to 439-litres and 1,277-litres respectively. Whatever bodystyle you plump for you'll get the same well laid out and solidly constructed interior. Dynamique models and above get a classy soft touch dashboard finish and air-conditioning.Driving experience
Like its predecessor the Clio serves-up a fine balance between ride and handling. Turn into a corner and the Renault displays poise, grip and balance, while the supple suspension effortlessly soaks up poor surfaces. Only the numb electrically-assisted steering spoils the dynamic. For ultimate thrills there's the Renaultsport 200, which is made even sharper with the optional, lower and stiffer Cup chassis. This model is a true performance bargain, delivering driver involvement to match much pricier machinery.
Engines/performance
The smooth and quiet 1.5-litre dCi diesels are the engines to go for, with both the 85bhp and 106bhp versions delivering enough punch effortlessly keep up with more powerful machines and 60mpg fuel returns. The latter unit comes with a six-speed manual gearbox for relaxed motorway cruising. The range of five petrol engines is a mixed bag. The 1.6-litre VVT comes in two states of tune (108 and 126bhp) and both feel strained, while the 73bhp 1.2-litre struggles most of the time. However, the muscular and responsive turbocharged 98bhp 1.2-litre is excellent and isn't that far behind the diesels in terms of filling station performance. The Renaultsport's screaming 197bhp 2.0-litre unit is a masterpiece and delivers blistering performance.
Ownership costs
The Renault isn't the cheapest supermini on the market and it also suffers from weak residuals -- it'll have retained only around 40 percent of its value after three years. However, it's no worse than the Ford Fiesta and other mainstream rivals. The diesels have the best running costs, with a small appetite for fuel and an annual tax bill of £35. The petrol cars are thirstier, and fall into more expensive VED bands.
Safety/environment
Renaults usually do well in crash tests, so the Clio's five stars from EuroNCAP is no surprise. All models have at least six airbags as standard (Dynamique, Privilege and Initiale trims have eight), Isofix and ABS. Buyers swayed by low CO2 emissions should look to the diesels which produce between 115-123g/km depending on the model.In the spring of 1991 the original Renault Clio hit UK showrooms, promoted by a memorable advertising campaign featuring "Papa" and "Nicole". The television commercials painted a picture of a chic, sexy, fun-loving lifestyle behind the wheel of a nippy little Clio.
Sixteen years on, both Nicole and the car are all grown up and the latest Clio has ballooned in stature -- more supermidi than supermini.
The third generation of this French classic, launched in 2005, is not only wider but also longer and taller, so that mature Nicoles and their husbands can share a practical family car. The rear seating has space for two adults and, at 288 litres, the boot offers plenty of room for luggage and children's paraphernalia.
The car has lost some of its youthful va va voom along the way (unless you go for one of the high-performance Renaultsport versions) but, as a result, the latest Clio is quiet and comfortable enough for long-distance driving.
The interior is also a step up in quality -- soft-touch plastics and grained surfaces replace the hard, shiny and metallic areas of yesteryear. It's difficult not to be impressed by the Clio's well laid-out dashboard with its large, clear dials and an onboard computer as standard.The offset pedals of the previous models are a thing of the past and you now sit straighter and more ergonomically. Only the absence of height adjustment for the steering column as standard spoils the otherwise excellent layout. The standard-fit CD player is easily adjusted via controls mounted on the steering wheel and all cars come with electric front windows and colour-coded bumpers.
Unfortunately, figuring out what else is standard on each model requires an NVQ from the Renault training college. With a series of trim levels, plus limited editions that slip in and out of the range regularly, it is important to write up your wish list of equipment and tick each item off when considering a secondhand example.
Air-conditioning and alloys are among the most important items, while factory-fitted sat nav, keyless entry and adaptive headlamps are nice to have but not worth paying too much extra fo
