Talk:Renault Clio/Archive 1

Comment
The following line doesn't state where the information comes from.

"This car was meant to compete with the 180 bhp RS version of Peugeot 206 in the market, although there have been calls to outlaw such muscular subcompact cars due to their extremely hazardous handling."

The Clio 172 came out before the Peugeot 260 GTI 180. The clio *182* was released after.

It seems to me that the article should state where the 'calls' originated. I have not heard the phrase "extremely hazardous handling" with regard to any small performance car.

The article also needs to include the new Renault Sport variants (172 CUP, 182 CUP, Trophy) and more information about the new model, which is now available.

The "watchdog" section is inaccurate and biased. The bonnet catch was never found to be faulty. Renault wrote a letter to all owners stating that VOSA had inspected them and there was no design fault, but lack of maintenance could cause them to fail. Owners were invited to take them to a dealer for a free inspection, but no modifications were made. They also sent a page to add into the manual which stated that the catch should be regularly lubricated and inspected. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.170.26.127 (talk) 22:58, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Apropos of the need to clean and lubricate the bonnet catch, the article says this needs to be done on all cars. Is this true?  If not then it should be removed as factually incorrect and misleading. (Certainly cleaning and lubrication can't do any harm, but that's different from claiming it actually needs to be done, which I've never heard of!) --Vaughan Pratt (talk) 00:27, 1 December 2011 (UTC)

How about a mention to its TV advert stars
How about giving a mention to the people who appeared on the adverts as they had a lot to do with Clio sales in the UK as I only know the names of two with the exception of the first and the current one. Willirennen 13.48 23 February 2006 (utc)

In Mexico exist two differents models: one is Renault Clio and another one is Nissan Platina, they are NOT the same.

It was mentioned above that Cliosport variants should be added. I spent time and energy adding this information and have now found that someone has edited it all out - thanks....

All you did was replacing the information of Clio Sport launched in France, by the information of a model sold in the UK. Mind you, Renault Clio is a French car and new models are usually available in the manufacturer country first which should be used as a reference rather than randomly pick one of some 30 countries where the car is exported. Deleting the metric units was totally uncalled for too. Again, Clio is a French car, the original specification and design are metric and therefore the metric system should be used primarily, if not exclusively. --Z220info 22:43, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I removed the cliosport section for cleanup. I think it's good information but needs to be made more objective, put into its own section and have its sources cited. It was in the wrong place as part of the Mk2 phase II section (in my opinion anyway) - since the cars are sport editions, rather than the common factory models. I agree the input was good... indeed that's part of the problem. You put so much information in that it swamped the section. I'm not trying to take out your input - just give it the section to itself it deserves for the quantity of information. Please read belowAudigex (talk) 14:20, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

"Clio 1.6"
It should be noted at the "Mexico" section, that the Clio Mk2 is still sold as "Clio 1.6" in Mexico (1.6 to differentiate it from the new clio, sold as "Euroclio". Also, the Mk2 has (and has always had) the option of an automatic transmission, I don't know where else this was an option. Also the new clio doesn't. Also, the Mk2 only ever had one engine available, the 1.6 I4 Gasoline.

Source: http://www.masclio.com.mx/

Perhaps some of this is worth mentioning... 189.146.65.227 04:48, 15 August 2007 (UTC)


 * There is no difference. The only automotive magazine that refers, and has always referred to the Clio III as Clio III and not Euro Clio is Automóvil Panamericano. Elsewhere, Clio III is listed as Clio Dynamique, while the other versions correspond to Clio II. Both versions have the 1.6 engine as the only option.--Fluence (talk) 00:35, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

"Clio Mk2 Phase 2 (1998-2008)"
This section is a) Biased b) Not about the phase 2 Clio, it's about the various Renault Sport editions. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.243.242.88 (talk) 00:03, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

Agreed - Clio Mk2 Phase 2 (2001-2008) section seems to be almost totallty related to the cup editions. Should be a seperate section Audigex (talk) 14:43, 15 January 2008 (UTC)

I've removed the following section - leaving it here for reference... simply because it's about the 172,182 and 192, rather then the clio mk 2 phase 2. If anyone wants to make a seperate section, the info is here... although I'd consider it enthusiastic, it's hardly encyclopediac.

The Renault Sport (formerly Alpine) factory in Dieppe got its hands on the latest model and so the mk2 ph1 Renault Sport Clio 172 was facelifted inside and out and some modifications made to the engine, including a change to fly by wire from cable throttle, producing the mk2 ph2 Renault Sport Clio 172. A lightened more focused version was also added to the range, known as the Renault Sport Clio 172 Cup. 172 Cups were produced in 2 colours, mainly Mondial Blue (similar to Arctic Blue as used on the later 182) and a smaller number of Iceburg Silver cups, all have silver 16" Speedline Turini alloys as standard. The Cup benefited from lower, stiffer suspension, massive weight reduction (80 kg!) which was achieved with thinner glass, spare wheel removal, removal of air conditioning and thus use of a smaller Alternator, the 172 cup also has no ABS or traction control making it what many deem to be the most hardcore of the Renault Sport Clio range.

The Renault Sport Clio 172's replacement was announced in late 2003 in the guise of the Renault Sport Clio 182 - featuring several discrete changes such as stiffer suspension, wider track, a slightly longer wheelbase, and the not so subtle twin centre exit exhausts. The exhaust manifold, catalytic converter and exhausts themselves providing the main power increase to 182 PS (approx 179 hp) compared to the previous 172 (169 hp).

From its introduction the 182 had cup pack options - the cup suspension pack being recognisable by the Anthracite wheels where those without cup suspension have silver wheels - the cup suspension is slightly stiffer and the hubs are stronger than those on the 182 without cup suspension (which uses 172 hubs albeit with the wider track associated with the 182. The cup spoiler pack feature a splitter under the front bumper and an enlarged boot spoiler, as previously fitted on the 172 cup.

The Clio 182 Cup came about in 2005 with less bells and whistles than the 182 (yet featuring both cup packs as standard) and hence a lower price tag - only available in Racing Blue (with or without Gordini tribute stripes) and Inferno Red (Orange!).

The special edition Renault Sport Clio 182 Trophy, recognisable by its Capsicum Red paint and anthracite coloured Speedline Turini alloy wheels, came about after the 182 Cup. The Trophy has been heralded as one of the best hot hatches of all time and won 'Evo' magazine's People's Performance Car of The Year, 2005, beating rivals such as the Lamborghini Gallardo and other exotica in the process. Only 500 were made for the UK (and 50 for Switzerland). The main difference between the Trophy and the normal 182 Cup is the Sachs race-engineered suspension that affords the Trophy handling unparalleled in its market, designed specifically for the UK's demanding Car Enthusiast market, specifically to suit UK A and B roads.

Renault also produced the mk2 ph2 Clio v6, which looks like it is on steroids compared to the 182. The Mk2 Ph2 V6 is a mid engined, rear wheel drive, 255 bhp 24v 3.0 litre baby supercar, it is quite a spectacle. Featuring a manufacturers stated: 0 - 62.5 speed of 5.6sec and a top speed of 153 mi/h.

Just a comment
Why Volkswagen has articles, for example for the VW Polo, Polo Mk1, Polo Mk2, Polo Mk3, Polo Mk4, Polo MkN, while the 3 Clios, far more important and capable models, have to share the same page? Why?--Fluence (talk) 00:33, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

If you can find enough content, I doubt you'd get much opposition to seperating the articles. The same goes for the Ford Fiesta and many other cars, although you'll also find several with the same layout. Audigex (talk) 22:04, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Lutecia, name in Japan
I removed this snippet of info, as it seemed to be original research, and of little relevance to the article: "Lutecia, interestingly enough, is the Latin name of the city of Paris". Fences and windows (talk) 08:22, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Renault Clio Electrique?
My neighbour just bought a used "Renault Clio Electrique" from -97. A pure electric car. But I cannot find any information about any electric model here. Is this some "home made" car? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.233.114.226 (talk) 19:38, 26 May 2009 (UTC)


 * No, it is a car made in series! But nor from Renault. It's was made by the electric car manufacturer 3xE in Poland. The manufacturer of the vehicle is . --TheAutoJunkie (talk) 14:03, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

Renault Symbol
The car Renault Symbol, the 1999 generation, but especially the one from 2009, should have it's own page because now it's a different car than the hatchback or wagon Renault Clio III. They now look different and have different names; I think they are not yet on the market in the Western Europe. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Catabv23 (talk • contribs) 23:28, 29 October 2010 (UTC)


 * That's not right. The model is known as the Renault Thalia in the European markets. In the Turkey it is built as the Renault Symbol like the Clio I saloon model. There are some different articles on other language versions about it. See: de/pl/tr/uk I think that is a blame that here is no article about the Symbol model. In the Western European market it should be marketet as the more luxury Renault Safrane, but this model isn't related to the Mexican model version with the same name. --TheAutoJunkie (talk) 15:59, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

From what I know in Europe it is called Symbol, in South America it is called Thalia. I think it's not correct to claim it's called Thalia in WE since it's not marketed there. Renault.com - Renault in Turkey In WE there is the Renault Fluence model which is a little larger but a new model too. However a new independet page for the Renault Symbol is now required, by what I think. Still I do not fancy very much the Renault cars, so all I wanted was to put this into light. Catabv23 (talk) 16:27, 30 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Show the Renault websites of every country. There is no Renault Thalia model in South America. It is sold there as the Renault Symbol. The Fluence is not related. The plattform is the same like used by the Clio. Fluence and Latitude are related with the European Safrane model which will come within the next year. But the Mexican manufactured model with the same name is a 100 per cent Symbol model. --TheAutoJunkie (talk) 16:54, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

The sedan page should have the title of the car's name in each country of the language. I did not claim Symbol uses the Fluence platform. I agree I could have mistaken when said it's called Thalia in South America. It was just a supposition, not a definitive claim. Then, what name do you suggest the en wikipedia page should have for this model? Considering that it's in english language, but not mandatory the page viewing (for example) the UK or the USA point of view. The Renault.com page claims:
 * "Renault Symbol (sold in some markets as Thalia)"
 * "Renault Symbol is immensely appealing."
 * "Renault Symbol has a number of strong selling points for families in central and eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey and the Maghreb." Catabv23 (talk) 17:18, 30 October 2010 (UTC)


 * The correct article name should be Renault Symbol because it is the most used model name for this car. Another reason is that the second generation is uses this name also. The Nissan Platina is the sister model and should be included in this article. --TheAutoJunkie (talk) 09:21, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

I've created a user page for the Renault Symbol where it can be refined before moving to independent Renault Symbol page. It's under construction and for the moment all the statements were copied from the Renault Clio Symbol subsection. Should it have a subsection about the Clio II sedan a discussoin can be made about this here. You are welcomed to contribute into that page. Catabv23 (talk) 12:25, 31 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Generation one versions should be explained here, and briefly mentioned at Renault Symbol. The Renault Symbol article should focus on the second generation models. OSX (talk • contributions) 02:32, 1 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Seconded. And while your article will still need work, the best way to make that happen is to put it up at Renault Symbol for everyone to see.  ⊂&#124; Mr.choppers &#124;⊃   (talk) 16:54, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

A mystery
Does anyone know what this is, please?

I don't think they sold them like this in France.

I wondered if it might be Turkish, but I do not speak Turkish and I did not find a picture of this car under Renault Clio in the Turkish wikipedia.

Thank you (if you did) for explaining what it is. Thank you, in any case, for having thought about it.

Regards Charles01 (talk) 20:42, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

It's the first series of the Renault Clio Symbol, the sedan version of the second generation Clio. The name however might vary depending on the country. If it was marketed in a Central European country (like Poland for example) it could be badged Thalia instead of Clio.

You're right about them not being sold in France, and about their Turkish origin, as they were built in the city of Bursa, Turkey. Much of the questions you asked are answered in the Renault Symbol article. In fact, it sounds as if you read the article before asking. :P

There is a picture of a similar car in the Sedan subsection of the Renault Clio article. Cheers, BaboneCar (talk) 21:12, 2 October 2011 (UTC)


 * I promise I had not read the Renault Symbol entry.  Though now I have checked it, I agree that this sounds like too much of a coincidence.   Anyway, very many thanks for your answers.   Regards Charles01 (talk) 22:06, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

Well, it's just a sedan version of the Clio II, I know. ANON (talk) 7:50, 2.9.2016 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.235.99.176 (talk) 05:51, 2 September 2016 (UTC)

Clio II - van and options
I often see a silver Clio II dCi van (Oxfordshire 05-plate) where I live which originally had bare steel wheels with center caps before the owner fitted alloys. I haven't seen any other Clio vans though, so maybe they didn't sell as well as Vauxhall's Corsavan and Ford's Fiesta van range?

Also, the phase 2 and 3 Clio II cars had some very high-end (for their class and time) options, for the normal range not the Sport:

Climate control (as opposed to regular air conditioning), 6-disc CD changer under driver's seat, satellite navigation with disc drive in boot, Quickshift 5 gearbox (semi-automatic) and heated seats!

By contrast my Nan's previous 03-plate Privilege and my own current 04-plate Dynamique merely had / have regular air conditioning / ventilation with recirculation (respectively), the in-dash single CD player, a road atlas in one of the seat pockets ("aftermarket" lol), a 5-speed manual gearbox and umm. cold seats?

Rear parking sensors were also available, and although not fitted to the two examples I mentioned, seem to be commonly fitted unlike the fancier options mentioned above. --109.158.90.252 (talk) 22:03, 24 August 2012 (UTC)

Clio III - sales began in 05 but production started in 06, engines. Clio II - ALL older petrol engines upgraded
In the Clio III section, it states that sales began throughout Europe in October 2005 but in the info box it states production - 2006-2012. That doesn't make sense! Also in the info box, it states a 1.8 litre engine when there hasn't been such an engine since the Clio I, and fails to state that the 1.5 litre engine is a dCi diesel.

In the Clio II section, it says that eventually, all the older petrol engines were upgraded to more powerful and more economical 16-valve versions. Actually, the phase 2/3 Clio II (2001-2005) was still available with the 1.2 8-valve engine (uprated from 54 to 57 bhp) alongside the new 1.2 75 bhp / 1.4 98 bhp / 1.6 110 bhp trio of 16-valve engines. --86.156.190.156 (talk) 11:12, 2 September 2012 (UTC)

January to March 2013 letters about Clio II bonnets "flying open"
Adding to the issue mentioned in the "Watchdog controversy" section, Renault has recently sent letters directly to ALL Clio II owners (including myself who bought an English example third-hand in Wales from a home-run dealership) using their details from the DVLA, making sure they are aware of the issue because two bonnets have recently opened themselves over in France. They contain a URL for "My Renault" where a new addendum to the Clio II manual is available to download which provides instructions for lubricating the bonnet catch and the part numbers for the products to use. --109.156.237.144 (talk) 00:30, 1 April 2013 (UTC)


 * I wrote the section in question and while i haven't re-examined it in about a year the last i heard was that Renault had not accepted the blame for the issue. If what you say is true then they are promoting lubricating the catch still over redesigning them and still not accepting the blame is theirs as some say they should. I can't add more to that section without a reliable source though. And the fact that they still haven't changed their statement is not notable itself. Thanks for bringing it up though. It was definitely interesting to hear ツ Je no va  20  (email) 08:47, 2 April 2013 (UTC)

Clio IV 0.9 120hp???
Please check the source of this information. Did a quick search about it...and it seems that this engine doesnt exist. However a 1.2t petrol engine has an output power of 120hp. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bs1126 (talk • contribs) 17:34, 27 September 2013 (UTC)

Proposed merge with Clio Renault Sport
No need for two separate articles on the same model. Variants should all be in one, unless substantially notable, which this is not. Nördic  Nightfury  14:19, 3 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Support - Some Mégane models are different enough to the base model, but I don't see the Clios (except for the V6) on that list. In any case, before the merger the Clio RS article should be trimmed, removing the original research. --Urbanoc (talk) 15:06, 31 March 2017 (UTC)