# Renault Clio powertrain evolution and market availability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/renault-clio-powertrain-evolution-and-market-availability
> Updated: 2026-08-22T10:20:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Renault is evaluating the powertrain options for the seventh generation of its Clio model. Brand head Fabrice Cambolive indicated that a decision has not yet been made regarding whether the future model will retain an internal combustion engine, a move that would align with the company’s ‘futuREady’ strategy to achieve 100% electrified sales in Europe by 2030.

In the current 2026 market, the Renault Clio remains available in several configurations, including TCe 115 CV Evolution, TCe 120 CV Eco-G LPG, and Full Hybrid E-Tech 160 CV models. While the industry trends toward three-cylinder engines to reduce emissions, the Clio continues to offer various engine types to meet consumer preferences for reliability and performance.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Affordable four-cylinder cars for the 2026 market

Despite the rise of three-cylinder engines in the automotive industry, four-cylinder models like the Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 remain popular choices for drivers seeking reliability and balanced performance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/affordable-four-cylinder-cars-for-the-2026-market

### 2026-08-15: Renault considers removing combustion engines from future Clio models

Renault is developing the Clio VII, which may lack an internal combustion engine as the brand targets 100% electrified sales in Europe by 2030.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renault-considers-removing-combustion-engines-from-future-clio-models

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