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2002 to 2003

Coupe 2002 to 2003

• Bold styling, genuinely different, rare sight
• No diesel, not as practical as it looks

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2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on

• Chic style, comfortable and sophisticated interior, excellent ride quality
• Over-assisted steering, seats lack support, ESP not standard, cheap feeling interior on base models

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Sport Tourer 2008 on

• Smooth refined diesel, practical, light and easy to drive
• Overly light steering, ESP only optional, sluggish petrol engines

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Renaultsport 2006 on

• Pin-sharp handling, understated styling, good standard equipment, strong performance
• Very firm ride, uncomfortable and tiring on motorways, Cup models are sparsely kitted out

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2001 to 2008

Hatchback 2001 to 2008

• Fun to drive, decent diesel engines, good value as a used buy
• Not particularly spacious inside, new Clio is far superior, low rent interior on early cars

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Renaultsport 2001 to 2005

• Performance and involvement
• Motorway ride is rather harsh

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V6 2001 to 2005

• Looks, noise and kudos
• Expensive for a Clio

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1998 to 2001

Hatchback 1998 to 2001

• Space, comfort, value
• Interior can be tatty

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1991 to 1998

Hatchback 1991 to 1998

• Interior space, ride comfort, panache
• Older models are not always reliable

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2003 on

Estate 2003 on

• Stylish appearance, incredibly spacious cabin, can carry seven, easy to drive
• Thirsty petrol engines, seats don't fold flat

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1997 to 2003

Estate 1997 to 2003

• Refinement, space, versatility, high equipment levels.
• Too expensive for many buyers.

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2003 on

Estate 2003 on

• Masses of cabin room, superb long distance cruiser, strong dCi engines
• Can be expensive to buy, seats don't fold flat, sheer size makes it tricky to manoeuvre

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1998 to 2003

Estate 1998 to 2003

• Pleasant cabin, loads of space and well-specced.
• Difficult to find; prices my be off-putting

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2008 on

Estate 2008 on

• Large boot, useful practicality, frugal engines, easy to drive, high safety rating
• Not pleasant to drive, overly assisted steering feel

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2009 on

Estate 2009 on

• Practical and spacious interior, seven seats as standard, frugal dCi engines, quiet and refined
• Some flimsy-feeling interior trim

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2004 to 2009

Estate 2004 to 2009

• Spacious family-friendly interior, plenty of storage, excellent diesel engines, can seat seven
• All seats don't fold flat, interior quality could be better in places

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2009 on

Estate 2009 on

• Plenty of interior space plus masses of storage, twin sliding side doors, low running costs, smooth ride
• Interior feels cheap in places and isn't very hardwearing, sparse equipment on base models

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1999 to 2008

Estate 1999 to 2008

• Spacious inside, sliding rear doors, practical
• Based on a van, uninspiring performance, dull to drive, basic interior

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2008 on

Estate 2008 on

• Practical cabin, good diesel engines, refined on the move
• Bland looks, poor rear seat space, high running costs, vague gearbox

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2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on

• Comfortable and refined, decent interior finish, great diesels, long warranty
• Expensive options, awkward styling, dull to drive, artificial steering

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Sport Tourer 2008 on

• Roomy and upmarket interior, large boot area, usefully practical, good diesels
• Uninspiring looks, unproven reliability, vague gearchange, overly assisted steering

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Coupé 2008 on

• Elegant styling, agile handling with GT pack, good quality interior, well equipped
• Steering lacks feel, image doesn’t match premium alternatives, drab cabin design

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2001 to 2007

Hatchback 2001 to 2007

• Comfortable, first-class safety rating
• Complicated switchgear, limited rear headroom; reliability problems

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Sport Tourer 2001 to 2007

• Sturdy, secure and sleekly styled
• Countless issues with dependability

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1994 to 2001

Hatchback 1994 to 2001

• Value, style, space, ride.
• Patchy build quality, old engines lack refinement.

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2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on

• Good build quality, comfortable ride, impressive extras, improved steering feel
• Conventional styling, limited rear headroom, fiddly controls

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Coupe 2009 on

• Racy looks, hatchback practicality, refinement, frugal diesel engines
• Limited rear seat space for a hatchback, steering lacks some feel

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Coupe Cabriolet 2010 on

• Safe, well-equipped, light and airy cabin, decent roof-up refinement
• Not fun to drive, pricey, TCe 130 petrol struggles with weight

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Sport Tourer 2009 on

• Attractive styling, roomy and practical interior, impressive boot space, wide range of engines
• Lacks the image of other compact estates

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Renaultsport 2010 on

• Choice of honed 'cup chassis' model, sharp handling, good value, quality feel
• Lacks the broad appeal of the Golf GTI

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2006 to 2009

Hatchback 2006 to 2009

• Generously equipped, neat styling, strong safety rating
• Reliability issues, dull to drive, slack gear change

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Saloon 2006 to 2009

• High safety and equipment levels, comfortable to drive
• Not as practical as the hatch, can be tricky to sell on, reliability problems

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Cabriolet 2006 to 2009

• Comfortable cruiser with airy glass roof, neat styling, frugal diesel engines
• Rear space cramped, not great to drive

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Renaultsport 2006 to 2009

• Accessible performance, sharp-handling Cup chassis, diesel option
• Confusing line-up, poor resale values, firm ride especially on Cup models

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2002 to 2006

Hatchback 2002 to 2006

• Outstanding safety, distinctive looks, well kitted out
• Cramped cabin, less than perfect reliability

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Saloon 2003 to 2006

• Outstanding Euro NCAP rating
• Not as good looking as the hatchback

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Sport Tourer 2003 to 2006

• Outstanding safety; more load space than the Laguna estate.
• Cramped cabin

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Cabriolet 2003 to 2005

• Outstanding safety
• Cramped cabin

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1996 to 2003

Hatchback 1996 to 2002

• Value, unrivalled choice of bodies, sensible prices.
• Minor issues regarding reliability.

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Saloon 1996 to 2003

• Value; unrivalled choice of bodies; sensible prices
• Minor issues regarding reliability

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1997 to 1999

Estate 1997 to 1999

• Spacious, versatile, affordable
• Body roll and reliability issues

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2004 on

Hatchback 2004 on

• Decent interior room, high safety credentials, good diesel engines, comfortable ride
• Small boot, alternatives are more spacious and better value, lacklustre petrols

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2009 on

Estate 2009 on

• Comfortable on the move, impressive refinement, practical interior, good value
• Most customers prefer seven-seat versatility

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2003 to 2009

Estate 2003 to 2009

• Neat looks, spacious and comfortable cabin, good diesel engines, practical interior
• Rear seats do not fold completely flat, some low rent interior plastics, lacklustre petrols

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1999 to 2003

Estate 1999 to 2003

• Space, styling, safety.
• Awkward gear-change, brakes lack feel, confusing line-up.

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2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on

• Easy to drive in town, practical interior design
• Cheap feeling interior, not great fun to drive, many other small cars are cheaper to run, noisy engines, lacks refinement

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Renaultsport 2008 on

• Good fun to drive, peppy engine, funky hot hatch styling, good value
• Noisy at motorway speeds, not especially refined, cramped rear seats

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2002 to 2004

Hatchback 2002 to 2004

• Unconventional looks, safety
• Unconventional looks, depreciation could be a shock

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2010 on

Hatchback 2010 on

• Fun to drive, sporty looks, efficient engines, fantastic roof, well-equipped
• Only two seats, poor rear visibility

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