As a result, the Clio has a front-end design similar to two bigger cars, the Renault Austral and Renault Megane. Like the Austral, it’s available with a 1.6-litre hybrid petrol engine – but ...

Cambolive hinted that the next-generation Clio, due in 2026, will likely feature hybrid technology, though the future of pure petrol engines in Renault's line-up remains uncertain.

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