Segment: Small
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002
Renault noticed that the new customers from Eastern European countries had an increased appeal for sedans, so it built a special version of the second-generation Clio for them, named Clio Symbol, or Thalia, depending on the country.
Soon after the fall of the Communist regimes in Eastern Europe, the customers started to ditch their former Czechoslovakian, Polish, Russian, Romanian, and East German cars for better vehicles coming from the West. One of the most important brands that benefited from that was Renault, which already had a factory in Turkey and was able to produce cheaper vehicles. Moreover, the new customers didn't like hatchbacks and station wagons, so the French carmaker did a mashup by adding a trunk to the already known Clio II introducing it to the market in 2000.
The new vehicle sported most of the front parts from its hatchback sibling, although it wasn't fitted with the best technological achievement available. Its headlights were the same, but the bumper was different and featured a smiling lower grille in the bumper. On the sides, the black trims on the doors had a different shape. Behind the rear doors, the automaker changed the C-pillar's shape and installed a redesigned rear windscreen. At the same time, the added trunk was tall and sported new taillights installed on the quarter panels, leaving a wide opening for the lid.
Inside, the carmaker installed a hard-plastic dashboard that was similar to the rest of the Clio five-door range, but it was made from less expensive materials. Moreover, the upholstery was from the bottom shelf. The front bucket seats were way better than most of the former communist carmakers, and the fixed rear bench offered just about enough room for three occupants.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of three engines, depending on the market, both gasoline, and turbo-diesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16v 5MT (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 72.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 127 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.4 in (4150 mm) |
Width: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5AT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 5800 RPM 75 HP @ 5800 RPM 74 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 84 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 114 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.2 in (4171 mm) |
Width: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.4/54.6 in (1,407/1,387 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2116 lbs (960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3274 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 84 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 114 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.4 in (4150 mm) |
Width: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2238 lbs (1015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT (107 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 78.7 KW @ 5750 RPM 107 HP @ 5750 RPM 106 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 148 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.2 in (4171 mm) |
Width: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.4/54.6 in (1,407/1,387 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2116 lbs (960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3274 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4000 RPM 65 HP @ 4000 RPM 64 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 160 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.4 in (4150 mm) |
Width: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 4000 RPM 80 HP @ 4000 RPM 79 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 184 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.4 in (4150 mm) |
Width: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Height: | 56.6 in (1438 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.4 in (2474 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 121.9 g/km |