Renault Clio Sport Tourer (08 on) - Review

Review by Matthew Proud on
Last Updated: 22 April 2010
Renault’s Clio Sport Tourer has been designed to appeal to those who need some decent carrying capacity combined with low running costs. Going head to head with cars like Peugeot’s 207 SW and the Skoda Fabia Estate the Clio deserves some serious consideration, not least when fitted to the efficient and smooth 86bhp diesel. In May 2009 the whole Clio range benefitted from a smart new facelift.
4 out of 5

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Running costs

The frugal 105bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine returns around 64mpg. In fact, all models but the automatic 1.6-litre, are pleasingly prudent. Insurance costs ought to be affordable and inline with the Clio hatchback, while road tax is low thanks to the Clio’s green credentials.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,180 - £1,705 *

Diesel

£916 - £1,002 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Petrol - 18,000 miles. Diesel - 12,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£20.00 - £215.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

4 out of 5

Green credentials

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    106
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    179
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The estate performs well on the green front. There are a good number of engines with low emissions to choose from. Eco-conscious buyers would be wise to consider the lower-powered 1.5-litre diesel, which emits less than 120 g/kmCO2. The petrol 1.6 has the highest emissions.

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