Renault Clio Eco‑G 120 Bifuel Launch Boosts GPL Sales in Italy

Renault has added the Eco‑G 120 bifuel power‑train to the sixth‑generation Clio, pairing a 1.2‑litre turbo three‑cylinder engine with a 50‑litre LPG tank and a 39‑litre gasoline tank. The unit delivers 120 hp and 200 Nm, 20 hp and 30 Nm more than the previous Eco‑G 100, and is paired exclusively with a six‑speed dual‑clutch automatic transmission. Combined fuel capacity gives an overall range of up to 1,450 km, while fuel consumption is quoted at 5.1–6.5 L/100 km. The model starts at €20,900, roughly €2,000 above the comparable gasoline version, and is expected to save owners about €600 per year on fuel costs.

Renault highlights the strong market for LPG in the Mediterranean, noting that over 30 % of service stations offer LPG and that Italy accounts for a sizable share of registrations. In 2025, 35 % of Renault’s GPL sales grew, with Renault holding 16.4 % of Italy’s LPG registrations and one in three newly‑registered Clio sold as a bifuel. Test‑drives praise the Clio’s driving dynamics, 0‑100 km/h time of 9.8 seconds and quiet cabin, though the LPG tank reduces trunk volume from 391 L to 260 L. The launch is positioned as a cost‑effective, lower‑emission alternative for Italian consumers.