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

Safety

The estate hasn’t been tested by Euro NCAP, but the Clio hatchback received a five-star safety rating and it should perform just as well. Models get up to six airbags, but unfortunately, Renault has not made ESP standard across the range.

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2 out of 5

Reliability

Historically this is an area where Renault has struggled. Not any more says the French firm insisting it has finally turned the corner for poor reliability. Unfortunately for Renault customer satisfaction surveys like the most recent 2009 JD Power investigation into haven’t yet noted a vast improvement. The Clio ranked in a very disappointing 83rd (out of 100) for satisfaction with owners reporting niggling faults with the car’s stereo and interior.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported

Other

No problems reported