REVIEW | Why Renault's stylish Clio could be better than the VW Polo and Suzuki Swift

 • Renault's new Clio is a stylish alternative to the VW Polo and Suzuki Swift.
 • The Intens is a well-equipped model when put up against rivals.
 • The Clio range starts from R309 900. It's also quite frugal; another point to consider in our fuel price era.

Earlier this year, Renault released the fifth generation of its compact hatchback, the Clio, in South Africa. We spent some with the top-of-the-range model, the Intens.