RENAULT Clio 3 Doors 1990-1996 Photos, engines & full specs

When Renault started to change its car names, the famous Renault 5 was replaced by the Renault Clio. A car that reshaped the small-size European car market. The first generation was launched in 1990 and it was one of the most successful Renault models ever made.

Renault 5 was sold in almost six million units in its 18 years on the market. It was introduced in 1990 as a three and five-door version. But it started with a flat tire since it was available only for left-hand drive. The right-hand drive version for countries like the UK, Malta, Cyprus, India, or Japan (where it was named Lutetia)

sales started in 1991.

The three-door version had a sporty look, even in the base trim level. It was the base model that was further developed to step into the 5's shoes in the motorsport arena, both in the rally and on the tracks. The square headlights, narrow grille and short hood made the car look dynamic.

Inside, there was no exposed metal, unlike in the 5 where some interior panels were left unpadded. The seats were flat for the base models, but depending on the trim level those could have been upgraded to bucket-type. In the rear, the longer wheelbase than of the 5 allowed better legroom.

Various engines were offered for the Clio, starting with a very fuel-efficient unit of 1.2-liter. Apart from the Clio Williams, which was built in 5400 units, the top version was the Clio 16s (S stand for the soupapes – valves in French) and it was offered exclusively on the three-door version.