Consider, for a moments, the simple pleasure of owning a car which, whatever the conditions, never seems to put a foot wrong... one which would never dream of adding the sum of your worries... which thumbs its nose at filling stations... which is easy both on the eye and on the pocket. If you're looking for a car which always gives of its best, look no further than this one : the Renault Clio RN.

The different specifications you could have were:-

• 1.2, 1171cc, fuel-injected with catalytic converter, 60bhp and a choice of 3 and 5 door.
• 1.4 Automatic,1390cc, fuel-injected with catalytic converter, 80bhp and a choice of 5 door only.
• 1.9 Diesel, 1870cc, 65bhp and a choice of 5 door only.

Whichever RN model you choose - the thrifty 1.2, the nippy 1.4 with a standard 3 speed automatic gear box or the remarkably smooth (for a diesel any way) and powerful 1.9 diesel - you'll get full value for money. Plus that important bit extra.

The RN model is quite basic, but offers good accommodation, handling and performance. The RN had wheel trims, and a few extras such as a radio/cassette, manual sunroof, etc.