Renault introduced the fourth generation of the Clio in 2012 and refreshed-it in 2016.
Along with the rest of the range, the French carmaker updated the station-wagon version as well.

After it dismissed the famous Renault 5, the French carmaker changed the lineup and introduced the Clio in 1990. In the beginning, it was available only as a 3- and 5-door hatchback. Later on, a sedan version (Renault Thalia/Clio Symbol) and a station-wagon joined the pack.

The French carmaker was dedicated to improving the safety of its products, and the Clio was no exception. For the 2016 model year, it received full-LED headlights as an option and LED daytime running lights. At the top of the upper grille, the carmaker installed a chromed bar. Renault names its facelifted models as “Phase II” (second stage). In the rear, the car received a new set of LED taillights. Both front and rear bumpers received a new design. The front featured an aggressive styling with an apron and side fog lights, and the Clio Estate’s back featured a black lower side. For styling purposes, the carmaker offered a choice of five types of vinyl for the roof.

Inside, the carmaker introduced a new steering wheel with higher materials quality and, for the higher trim levels, it featured full grain leather. To complete the visual and tactile change, Renault installed new gear levers. The central air-vents received a new design as well. The rear bench was split-folding and could increase the trunk size from 366 liters (13 cu-ft) up to 1069 liters (37.7 cu-ft). For the 2016 model, Renault offered a new infotainment unit with a 7” touch screen placed on top of the center stack which allowed screen mirroring for smartphones.

The new Renault Clio Estate went on sale in France in March 2013 coming with a whole new athletic design along with customization options for both the interior and exterior.
New Renault Clio Estate offers all the qualities of the New Clio hatch, from comfort and safety, to vitality, features worthy of higher segments and two multimedia options. It heralds the launch of R-Link, Renault’s multimedia tablet that forms an innovative link between the car and a networked lifestyle. The catalog of R-Link apps is unparalleled on the automotive market, and is available right from system launch.

It might not be the full RS, but Renault’s Clio Estate finally hat a go-fast model.
It’s called the GT, or GT 120 EDC if you want to use its full name. Just like the similar version of the hatch, this B-segment estate is powered by a an all-new 4-cylinder, 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 120 HP (88 kW) and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque linked to a dual-clutch 6-speed gearbox. Compared to the regular Clio Estate, the car also has different bumpers, bigger air vents, LED daytime running lights, 17-inch wheels, twin chrome exhaust pipes and a diffuser.

While most of the carmakers dropped the station-wagon versions for their small-sized vehicles, Renault counted on the Clio Estate to get good sales numbers, and they were right.
Usually, in the small-segment, most customers are looking for fuel-efficient, short, and easy-to-park vehicles. They don’t really care about the trunk size or the split-folding seats. But the French carmaker identified a group of buyers among its clients that were still carving for a station-wagon based on a small vehicle. And it built it.

The new model showed a similar front fascia with its bigger brother, the Megane, from the outside. Its swept-back, curved headlights followed the lower grille line and continued it on the hood. It was a nice flowing exercise that made the car very appealing for specific customers. Its extended roofline and the three side windows might confuse some people if it was a shorter compact or a longer small vehicle. The curved tailgate was flanked on the sides by corner-mounted taillights, and the low-cut for in the bumper allowed users to quickly load and unload items.

Inside, the design team installed a curved dashboard covered with soft materials and silver plastic trims. The instrument cluster was carried over from the hatchback version and featured an LCD between the speedometer and tachometer. In the back, the carmaker installed a 60/40 split-folding bench, which allowed the trunk to be expanded from 439 liters (15.5 cu-ft) to 1277 liters (45 cu-ft).

Under the hood, Renault offered a choice of four engines, both gasoline and turbo-diesel, with up to eight power outputs, depending on the market.