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Renault Clio

Years1990–present
Generations25
Total variants758
Body stylesHatchback · Wagon
PlatformRenault A Platform · Renault–Nissan B platform · Renault–Nissan CMF-B HS platform
DesignerPatrick Le Quément · Under the lead of Laurens van den Acker · Pierre Sabas (exterior · 2016)
AssemblyFrance: Flins, Yvelines · Argentina: Córdoba, Cordoba Province · Colombia: Envigado, Antioquia · Slovenia: Novo Mesto, Lower Carniola · Spain: Valladolid, Castile and León · Portugal: Setubal, Lisbon Region · Belgium: Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant · France: Flins , Dieppe
Predecessor5
AwardsEuropean Car of the Year (1991, 2006)
Also known asClio Campus · Euro Clio (Mexico) · Lutecia (Japan) · Mío (Argentina) · Nissan Platina (Mexico) · Symbol (Brazil) · Taxi Express (Colombia)
Related modelsMitsubishi Colt

The Renault Clio is a hatchback and wagon model, produced 1990–present, spanning 25 generations with 758 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Clio, Clio Facelift 2023, Clio MK5 and Clio Estate Facelift 2016. Body styles across the Clio lineage span hatchback and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Clio (2003-2009) generation is the most extensively documented, with 73 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 25

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Renault Clio have?

The Renault Clio has 25 generations with 758 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Renault Clio produced?

The Renault Clio has been produced 1990–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Renault Clio?

The Renault Clio is available as Hatchback, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

MK5Platform · 1 body variant
Renault Clio 2019 hatchback front view
MK5Hatchback

Clio MK5

2019–2023·Hatchback
33 variants
Open generation →
MK4Platform · 1 body variant
Renault Clio 2012 hatchback front view
MK4Hatchback

Clio MK4

2012–2016·Hatchback
35 variants
Open generation →
MK3Platform · 2 body variants
Renault Clio 2005 hatchback front view
MK3Hatchback

Clio MK3

2005–2009·Hatchback
67 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2005 hatchback front view
MK3Hatchback

Clio MK3

2005–2009·Hatchback
70 variants
Open generation →
MK2Platform · 2 body variants
Renault Clio 1998 hatchback front view
MK2Hatchback

Clio MK2

1998–2001·Hatchback
23 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 1998 hatchback front view
MK2Hatchback

Clio MK2

1998–2001·Hatchback
27 variants
Open generation →
MK1Platform · 2 body variants
Renault Clio 1990 hatchback front view
MK1Hatchback

Clio MK1

1990–1994·Hatchback
12 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 1990 hatchback front view
MK1Hatchback

Clio MK1

1990–1994·Hatchback
16 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2026 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio

2026–present·Hatchback
5 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2023 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio Facelift 2023

2023–2026·Hatchback
8 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2016 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Clio Estate Facelift 2016

2016–2020·Wagon
21 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2016 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio Facelift 2016

2016–2019·Hatchback
26 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2013 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Clio Estate

2013–2016·Wagon
19 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2009 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio Facelift 2009

2009–2013·Hatchback
39 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2009 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Clio Estate Facelift 2009

2009–2013·Wagon
37 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2009 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio Facelift 2009

2009–2013·Hatchback
43 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2008 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

Clio Estate

2008–2009·Wagon
5 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2003 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio

2003–2009·Hatchback
71 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2003 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio

2003–2009·Hatchback
73 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2001 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio Facelift 2001

2001–2003·Hatchback
32 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 2001 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio Facelift 2001

2001–2003·Hatchback
30 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 1996 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio

1996–1998·Hatchback
11 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 1996 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio

1996–1998·Hatchback
14 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 1994 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio

1994–1996·Hatchback
22 variants
Open generation →
Renault Clio 1994 hatchback front view
GenerationHatchback

Clio

1994–1996·Hatchback
19 variants
Open generation →
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€31,183Estimated total · €6,237 per year
  • Depreciation€11,653
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€2,280

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 7

Renault Clio: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Clio Campus
  • Euro Clio
    Mexico
  • Lutecia
    Japan
  • Mío
    Argentina
  • Nissan Platina
    Mexico
  • Symbol
    Brazil
  • Taxi Express
    Colombia
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Clio MK11990–199477 hp13.2 s12€11k–€22k★ 3.8
Clio MK11990–199487 hp12.1 s16€10k–€23k★ 3.6
Clio1994–199678 hp13.1 s22€10k–€23k★ 3.6
Clio1994–199672 hp13.7 s19€11k–€22k★ 3.8
Clio1996–199868 hp13.9 s11€10k–€14k★ 3.6
Clio1996–199872 hp13.4 s14€9k–€15k★ 3.4
Clio MK21998–200183 hp12.8 s23€11k–€18k★ 3.7
Clio MK21998–200188 hp12.3 s27€11k–€22k★ 3.5
Clio Facelift 20012001–200391 hp12.1 s32€12k–€48k★ 3.5
Clio Facelift 20012001–200384 hp12.5 s30€12k–€20k★ 3.6
Clio2003–200986 hp12.3 s71€10k–€23k★ 3.6
Clio2003–200989 hp12.1 s73€10k–€52k★ 3.4
Clio MK32005–200999 hp11.8 s67€13k–€26k★ 3.7
Clio MK32005–2009103 hp11.6 s70€13k–€30k★ 3.5
Clio Facelift 20092009–201393 hp11.7 s39€14k–€23k★ 4.2
Clio Facelift 20092009–2013101 hp11.4 s43€13k–€30k★ 4.0
Clio MK42012–2016107 hp11.4 s35€14k–€32k★ 4.4
Clio Facelift 20162016–2019111 hp10.9 s26€16k–€33k★ 3.9
Clio MK52019–202397 hp11.2 s33€17k–€30k★ 3.5
Clio Facelift 20232023–202693 hp11.2 s8€24k–€30k★ 2.4
Clio2026–present111 hp9.1 s5€26k–€32k★ 3.1

Equipment

Clio (2026-)

Does the Renault Clio have Apple CarPlay?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Renault Clio have Android Auto?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Renault Clio have parking sensors?
Standard (rear) — on 4 of 5 versions
Does the Renault Clio have a reversing camera?
Standard — on 3 of 5 versions
Does the Renault Clio have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Renault Clio have built-in navigation?
Standard — on 3 of 5 versions
Does the Renault Clio have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Renault Clio have lane keeping assist?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Renault Clio have Bluetooth?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Renault Clio have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions