Renault Clio: Eye-catching new generation unveiled with improved hybrid

The sixth-generation Renault Clio has been unveiled at the 2025 Munich motor show with a bold new look, and an improved hybrid drivetrain offering.

For the new generation, the Clio has a number of familiar cues, including the rising side window line and the hidden rear door handles, which first appeared in the fourth-generation model.

In a drastic departure from all but the first two generations, the new Clio has a grille that stands apart from the headlights. The six-point grille not only juts out proudly, but features a mesh of Renault logo-shaped diamonds.

These diamonds also appear on the lower air intake, which is bookended by a pair of oversized angle bracket driving lights. The Espirit Alpine model seen here rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, while base models will employ 16-inch rims.

At the back, the tailgate has a faster rake that ends in a prominent lip and a flat rear portion that’s only punctuated by the freestanding supercar-inspired tail-light pods.

Inside, the soft lines and the portrait-oriented touchscreen of today’s car are replaced with a straighter, more horizontal design, and more soft touch materials.

Standard on all models is a 10.1-inch instrumentation display, and 10.25-inch infotainment system. The latter runs on the Android Automotive operating system, giving it access to Google’s app store, maps and other services.