The Clio isn’t the only Renault to have received eco treatment, because a plug-in hybrid version of the Captur small SUV has also been revealed. The Captur E-Tech can officially run on electric power alone for up to 30 miles. As an added bonus, if you’re in need of a sudden burst of speed, its two electric motors and 1.6-litre petrol engine can deploy all of their power for short bursts – useful when overtaking, for example. This plug-in hybrid Captur returns 188mpg and emits 34g/km of CO2 on the WLTP test.

Prices for both cars are yet to be announced, but the Clio E-Tech is expected to cost from around £18,500 and the Captur E-Tech from around £22,000.

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