Ordered Renault Clio 1.6 E-TECH full hybrid 145 Esprit Alpine

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    solent60
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      Had a test drive this afternoon. Excellent car with all the kit I could want (even a heated steering wheel!).

      Over 60 mpg real world driving (being a full hybrid) and probably amongst the most comfortable seats I’ve ever sat in. Lovely smooth drive. Very modern & lush interior. Very impressed.

      AP was £595 and delivery date is July… although dealer said ‘could’ be sooner. Ordered the same colour as the one I tested – ceramic grey (below). Lovely metallic paint with black accents all over the car and stunning ‘Alpine’ alloys. 

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      Avatar photoMenorca Mike
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        Looks great Solent did you have an hour test drive on your own ?

        #256167
        solent60
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          Looks great Solent did you have an hour test drive on your own ?

          About 30 minutes Mike – a mix of all roads… traffic, motorway, a back lane.

          There isn’t a video review (YouTube) or motoring review on the net that I haven’t seen regarding the car Mike. Think I knew more than the salesman! I was smitten with it to be honest. Book a test drive Mike in that lovely blue metallic one you like. I guarantee you’ll be very impressed!

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          kezo
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            Congrats! Looks nice 🙂

            Renault seem to have kicked things up a gear with it latest generation of cars.

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            kezo
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              Be a nice economical car for you Mike 🙂

              #256172
              solent60
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                Congrats! Looks nice ? Renault seem to have kicked things up a gear with it latest generation of cars.

                Peugeot have been turning out some beautiful looking cars in recent years. I’m sure I read somewhere recently that the chief designer of those cars (can’t remember his name) is now working for Renault and has been since 2020. Probably explains Renault’s lovely modern designs these days kezo?

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                kezo
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                  Congrats! Looks nice ? Renault seem to have kicked things up a gear with it latest generation of cars.

                  Peugeot have been turning out some beautiful looking cars in recent years. I’m sure I read somewhere recently that the chief designer of those cars (can’t remember his name) is now working for Renault and has been since 2020. Probably explains Renault’s lovely modern designs these days kezo?

                  Mr ?

                  Geoff Vidal?

                  looks nice in blue too!

                   

                  #256174
                  solent60
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                    Geoff Vidal

                    Gilles Vidal – that’s him 😉

                    “Gilles Vidal is responsible for the current design direction at Peugeot and is responsible for the New 208, New 2008, 3008, 5008, 508 and 508 SW. His departure from Peugeot was announced in July 2020. He later joined Renault as their design director that same year.”

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                    kezo
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                      Looks great Solent did you have an hour test drive on your own ?

                      I can see you in this Mike!

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                      kezo
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                        Geoff Vidal

                        Gilles Vidal – that’s him ? “Gilles Vidal is responsible for the current design direction at Peugeot and is responsible for the New 208, New 2008, 3008, 5008, 508 and 508 SW. His departure from Peugeot was announced in July 2020. He later joined Renault as their design director that same year.”

                        Makes you wonder going forward, whether Peugeot will now sit in the shadows of Reno!

                        Enjoy 🙂

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                        solent60
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                          I can see you in this Mike!

                          Yeah, do it Mike! 😀

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