How much does the cheapest Renault Clio cost? Is it worth spending 11,000 euros on it?

The cheapest Renault Clio is the Life trim with the 1.0 SCe engine, a city car whose selling point is its low price and simplicity

The Renault Clio range is expanding and, in this case, growing in terms of entry-level versions. The most modest trims and engines make it possible to lower the price of the Renault Clio to just over 11,000 euros; specifically, from 11,065 euros you can buy one with Life equipment and the 72 CV SCe engine.

Obviously, buying a car for just over 10,000 euros means sticking to the simplest models, whose trims are little more than basic and mandatory, but that does not mean they should be underestimated.

As with buying any vehicle, the best car is the one that best suits the needs of its user. That is why we are going to analyse the features of the cheapest Renault Clio.

Renault Clio Life 1.0 SCe

The Renault Clio in Life trim is the most basic. So much so that, inside, apart from the upholstery that gives this equipment pack its name, we find neither luxurious nor superfluous elements.

So much so that it has no multimedia system of any kind, connectivity or infotainment; the 4.2-inch colour TFT digital instrument cluster is the only digital element present.

It does not even come with a radio or air conditioning, though it does have electric windows as standard. If you want to add these extras, they can be fitted for an additional 1,000 euros on the final price.

On the other hand, as driver assistance systems it does include traffic sign recognition, lane keeping assist, electronic stability control ESC with hill start assist, cruise control and E-Call.

On the outside, the colour included in the 11,065 euros price of the cheapest Renault Clio is Glacier White; if you choose any of the other 6 available colours, the price increase ranges from 500 to 620 euros.

As standard it fits 15-inch Irema aluminium wheels with wheel trims or hubcaps. It does, however, feature LED daytime running lights front and rear.

As for the mechanics, it installs the new three-cylinder engine with a one-litre displacement and SCe technology, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the front wheels.

This unit produces 72 CV and 95 Nm of torque. Homologated fuel consumption under the WLTP cycle is 5.4–6 litres per 100 kilometres, with polluting and greenhouse gas emissions of 120–136 grams of CO2 per km driven.

The price of the Renault Clio Life 1.0 SCe is 13,780 euros but, applying the discounts and promotions shown in the manufacturer’s online configurator, it drops to the 11,065 euros listed.

Conclusion

In short, the cheapest Renault Clio has a low cost because it is a workhorse of a car, suitable for those who want a tool to get from A to B without rush or demands, whether in terms of powertrain or generous interior space.

For those seeking a fun, well-equipped Renault Clio at a good price, the option is the Renault Clio 1.3 TCe RS Line we drove.

A modest car for getting around without spending too much money, either on buying it new or on fuel, and one that lets you ignore other people’s bad habits such as scrapes or dents in the bodywork, since it is a car that, aesthetically, does not offer overwhelming appeal but is simple enough to go unnoticed in big-city traffic.

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