Despite the crossover craze, small cars are still very relevant in Europe. And while the list will shorten in 2023 with the demise of the Ford Fiesta, there will still be plenty of subcompact hatchbacks to buy, including the Renault Clio. The B-segment model plans to receive a mid-cycle facelift which should come out in the third quarter of the year. And that’s what it might look like Renault Clio update.
This is how the update of the Renault Clio would look like
Being a facelift rather than a move to the next generation, the Clio won’t be radically different. They wait spotlights slimmer but wider with standard LEDs and a slightly sportier front fascia. This render by Motor1 portrays the top-of-the-line RS lineup, as the full RS hot hatch isn’t coming back for 2023. In fact, the French are retiring the Renaultsport badge entirely with a final Megane RS also slated for the following year. .
The biggest piece of the puzzle regarding the Clio 2023 It is whether the French brand intends to give you a PHEV system. The mechanically related Captur is offered with a PHEV configuration, but the crossover is substantially longer. It remains to be seen if there are any packaging restrictions that prevent Renault Give your little hatchback a charging port.
Some carmakers have criticized the upcoming Euro 7 regulations, arguing that it could kill off many small cars. Updating segment A and B vehicles to comply with the legislation will make these models too expensive. The writing is already on the wall for ICE-powered vehicles, as Renault has committed to going 100% electric in Europe by the end of the decade.
the renewed Clio it will also serve as the basis for a rebadged Mitsubishi Colt to reach the Old Continent. Later, the French manufacturer will present the sixth generation Clio in 2026 and will continue to have ICE engines until the already announced cut of 2030.
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