New Renault Clio Review: Pay Less, Get MORE?!

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Check out the best Renault Clio deals on carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW Is the new Renault Clio still the smartest choice for a supermini in 2026, or has the Volkswagen Polo finally pulled ahead? Mat Watson is getting stuck into the "Best Small Car to Drive 2026" to see if the bold new face and the 67mpg E-Tech hybrid system are enough to keep it at the top of the European sales charts. We’re putting the 145hp hybrid and the 1.0-litre petrol through their paces to see if the "grown-up" interior and massive boot can outweigh the tight rear seats and older infotainment tech. From the real-world town driving efficiency to the "Smart Spender" value, here is the definitive truth about the nation's most stylish small car. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Is this Europe's #1 hatchback? 00:27 Engine Guide: 67mpg E-Tech or the 1.0L Petrol? 00:41 0-60mph: How fast is the 145hp Hybrid? 01:11 Price Check: Why it’s £3,500 cheaper than a Polo 01:44 Interior: Does it feel more premium than a Corsa? 02:59 Design: The "Esprit Alpine" facelift explained 04:11 Town Driving: Why it's the 2026 driving champion 05:50 Infotainment: Is the older Google system too laggy? 06:46 Back Seats: Why adults will struggle in the rear 08:22 Motorway Driving: Is it as refined as a "big" car? 09:13 Boot Space: Why 391 litres is a class-leader 10:06 Practicality: Simply clever or just simple? 10:49 Country Roads: Still the best-handling small car? 12:00 5 Annoying Features: What drives Mat mad? 13:21 5 Cool Features: Did you spot the standard LEDs? 14:54 Verdict: Should you buy, sell or avoid? Sell your car for free with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Sell-Your-Car-For-Free-2810 Check out Mat's preferred trim & engine for each car: https://bit.ly/Mats-Engine-Choice