Renault has put the new Clio with a gasoline and LPG engine on sale in Spain, a combination that promises a total range of 1,450 kilometers. This model obtains the DGT's ECO label, allowing it to circulate in low-emission zones and pay less for fuel. For the average citizen, it is a practical alternative that seeks to save money on a daily basis without giving up a proven compact car.
How the new Clio ECO's bifuel system works 🚗
The system uses a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 100 HP, coupled with an additional LPG tank. The ECU automatically manages the switch between fuels, prioritizing liquefied petroleum gas due to its lower cost. When it runs out, the engine returns to gasoline without driver intervention. The LPG tank has a capacity of about 40 liters, which, added to the 39-liter gasoline tank, allows reaching that combined range figure. The system is factory-approved and does not affect the official warranty.
The Clio that refuels twice to never refuel (or almost never) ⛽
With 1,450 km of range, you could go from Madrid to Berlin and back to Paris without stopping at a gas station, as long as you don't get lost. The trick is to fill two tanks instead of one, but the savings on LPG make the operation worthwhile. Plus, you'll have the ECO label to access Madrid Central, although parking at your doorstep is another story. At least, when you run out of gas, the engine will remind you that gasoline remains that old expensive but reliable friend.