35 years since Renault markets his famous Clio. The best -selling model by the Diamond brand, more than 17 million copies in the world, is already preparing its near future with the sixth generation, presented a few days ago … and that reacted a lot, with important design changes. The opportunity to immerse yourself in the past of this model, which borrows its name from the Greek muse in history.
Clio 1 (1990-1999), a muse to replace R5
In fact, it is under this name of Clio that Renault launched in 1990 that it must succeed in the R5. A small revolution when passing for diamond models, which will no longer be designated by figures, with Twingo, Laguna, Mégane. Names that must enter the minds of the public and the recipe seems to work.
The positioning of the “small versatile car, designed and manufactured according to the same rigor criteria as the big one”, in the terms used by Renault when the model is present, attracts the public. The Clio quickly took the front in sales and won the European trophy of the year of the year in 1991.
A first generation with 3.70 meters long, 42 centimeters less than CLIO 6, and offers modern equipment for time: ABS, assisted direction, air conditioning, electronic automatic transmission, anti-intrusion alarm and even Degming electric mirrors.
The services and this slogan “she has everything of a great” that will give birth to this worship advertising since 1993 with the mythical replica: “My son is not expensive.”
In 1992, another announcement was in Russia, at the beginning of the period after the Ossi.
In phase 2 launched in 1994, the CLIO offers its first optional air bags. The opportunity for an announcement is still very international and a very fun exchange between a Chinese who lives in Paris and its interlocutor in China, all proud to drive in the French model not yet updated. With the phone bonus while driving in its early days, not yet prohibited and, therefore, that is free in this place.
Clio 2 (1998 – 2016), more security … and sports
1998, France discovers the second generation of Clio. It obtains habitability, with 7 centimeters more length. All versions are now taking advantage of ABS and Airbags to strengthen security.
The Clio muscle is also its game, with a RS (Renault Sport) version and even an incredible Clio V6, with the engine placed in the rear. Two versions of this variant with powers from 230 to 255 horsepower will be marketed from 2000 to 2005.
An advertisement of a version of MTV, transmitted on the music channel, made the spirits.
Clio 3 (2005 – 2014), the update
In 2005, it was the launch of the third generation, and the Clio is now closer to 4 meters long. Renault insists on the update, the quality of the finish and the equipment offered: main GPS starting card, GPS or its first gear regulator/limiter. He is also the first of the Clio to offer a rest version, known as “heritage” in Renault. Progress granted by a new European trophy of the year in 2006.
From the 3 -door version in a rest format, including a new sports version, the Clio adapts to all needs.
However, it is the model that will be sold less, with only 2.4 million copies in nine years. Far from the 4 million copies sold of CLIO I and CLIO IV. And without a common measure with the Clio II that replaced and that is the group’s sales success with a diamond with 5.6 million models sold.
Clio 4 (2012 – 2020), the most “sensual”
Inspired by the concept of Dezir, the CLIO 2012 is seduced with its new curves and is among the first creations of the new designer, Laurens van den Acker.
First R-Link integrated multimedia tablet, optimized sound system, multiple customization options … The Clio is modernized. During these 2010, this generation was sold every year in more copies than the previous year.
Clio 5 (2019 – 2025), Hybrid Successful Passage
Clio 5, the current one was presented in early 2019. Then it was presented as the synthesis of what made the success of this model since its inception. Modernity in its segment with new driving aids, versatility with a trunk and habitability.
For the 30th anniversary of the model, in 2020, an English announcement trained this saga through the cross destinations of two women and the different generations of Clio that appear subtly with each period of their lives.
In 2023, an important redise that was adopted by the Nouvau Renault logo with a largely re -elaborated front face.
This generation is also the one that goes to the hybrid. A version that takes advantage of the current boom for this engine and will improve in the next Clio. A CLIO 5 that still has diesel in its catalog, which will no longer be the case in the next.
Source: BFM TV
