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Renault Clio (old)

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26 Mar 2008

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clio

Overall Average Rating - 79.17%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 87th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 87th
Build Quality: 96th
Running Costs: 24th
Performance: 75th
Braking: 67th
Ride Quality: 80th
Handling: 43rd
Practicality: 91st
Comfort: 85th
Ease of Driving: 88th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 33rd)

And the award for least reliable brand goes to Renault. Along with shoddy build, perhaps that is why it’s stuck in 33rd. Could the more upmarket new Laguna range revive its fortunes?

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