Editing Renault Clio (section)

== Design and engineering ==

Mainstream Clio models use unitary steel body construction with the engine mounted transversely at the front. Power is delivered to the front wheels. The Clio V6 was the main exception, as its engine was mounted longitudinally behind the front seats and drove the rear wheels.

The early generations used naturally aspirated petrol engines across most of the range. Diesel engines were offered for drivers requiring lower fuel consumption. Turbocharged petrol engines became more common in the fourth and fifth generations, while the fifth generation introduced the E-Tech full-hybrid system.

Manual transmissions were used throughout the model's production. Automatic versions have used conventional torque-converter gearboxes, automated manuals or dual-clutch transmissions depending on the generation. The E-Tech hybrid uses a multi-mode transmission designed to combine its petrol engine with two electric motors.