下一代雷诺Clio目前正在进行测试，谍照记者在开放公路上拍到了两辆正在测试的原型车。雷诺仍将为新一代Clio提供1.5升柴油引擎。虽然有传言称车厂将用轻混系统替换柴油引擎，但从其中一辆测试车发出的轻微震动声表明它搭载的仍是一台燃油引擎。该引擎经过改进很可能经过升级具备更优异的燃油经济性以满足欧洲最新排放标准。除了1.5升dCi引擎，新一代Clio还将搭载新的1.0升汽油引擎，它将替代老款车的0.9升引擎。不过，新车动力系统最大变化是将搭载由雷诺和戴姆勒共同开发的新的1.3升涡轮增压引擎，搭载该引擎的顶级款功率120千瓦/150马力，车辆百公里加速时间不到8秒。与引擎搭配的是标配六速手动变速箱，但高端版本可选装双离合器变速器。如果你觉得新车外观很熟悉的话，或许是因为雷诺并无计划对车辆进行大幅改款。该车仍将保留原来的基本形状和车身尺寸，但将采用更具吸引力设计。新车的车头造型将采用雷诺最新设计语言。预计该车将采用梅甘娜风格前脸，C形LED日间行驶灯。
2019 Renault Clio Returns In New Spy Video
The next-generation Renault Clio is currently undergoing an intensive trial program and a couple of prototypes have been filmed out on public roads. In this video, you can see the automaker putting its subcompact hatchback on different tests across country roads in France.
One thing we are happy to report is that Renault is apparently keeping the 1.5-liter diesel engine alive for the new Clio. There were rumors that the manufacturer might replace it with a mild hybrid powertrain, but one of the test cars her is clearly using a new version of Renault’s immortal compression ignition motor as evident from its gentle knocking. Most likely, it will be massaged to deliver better fuel economy and, of course, to meet the latest emissions standards on the Old continent.
Other than the 1.5 dCi, the new Clio will also get a new 1.0-liter gasoline unit, which will replace the old 0.9-liter engine. Probably the most important novelty under the hood will be the new 1.3-liter turbo engine, developed in cooperation between Renault and Daimler. In its range-topping variant, it will deliver 150 horsepower (120 kilowatts), which should be enough for an acceleration from a standstill to 62 miles per hour (0-100 kilometers per hour) in less than eight seconds.
The new motor should be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or an optional dual-clutch automatic available for the more expensive trims. If you find the shape of the new Clio somewhat familiar that’s probably because Renault is not planning a radical change of the vehicle’s silhouette. It will retain its basic shape and dimensions, but will feature a more attractive design. This will be visual especially at the front, where the latest design innovations from Renault will be implemented. To put that into perspective, expect a Megane-inspired fascia with C-shaped LED daytime running lights.