Renault mulls Clio reinvention, next-gen 5 alongside new models

Firm will target ‘uncovered sub-segment’ – and won’t rely on retro style Renault is currently considering next-generation versions of both the ultra-successful 5 and Clio – but boss Fabrice Cambolive said the French manufacturer’s “first objective” is to add some “purely new models” to its existing line-up. The brand has enjoyed considerable success in recent years by adding retro-themed EVs, such as the 4, 5 and Twingo, alongside a growing line-up of hybrid models, such as the Clio, and including a range of new SUVs that have adopted classic nameplates. While he didn’t rule out more retro-inspired models, Cambolive insisted Renault won’t fill its line-up with them, instead saying any…

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