Heading
Close X
Menu
Renault has scooped three prizes in Auto Express New Car Awards including ZOE E-Tech claiming ‘Affordable Electric Car of the Year’, Clio winning ‘Supermini of the Year’ and Captur picking up ‘Small SUV of the Year’.
As more consumers are now considering a 100% electric car, the ZOE E-Tech was haloed by Auto Express after its expert judging panel were won over most notably by its impressive range, which for many drivers means it can comfortably serve as their only car.
After being crowned Europe’s best selling var, Steve Fowler, Editor in chief of Auto Express said “There are many reasons why the ZOE has won our Affordable Electric Car of the Year award, but chief among them is its range. Updates last year saw the introduction of a 52kWh battery, which gives an impressive claimed range of 239 miles. Rapid 50kW charging is also available, giving 80 per cent capacity in a little over an hour.”
Available from £27,595 on-the-road after the PiCG, the multi award-winning ZOE E-Tech has been famed for its affordability. With three levels of trim available including Play, Iconic & GT Line levels, each offer a comprehensive standard specification. In addition, drivers can also have the peace-of-mind that all new Zoe models come with a five-year/100,00-mile warranty, plus an eight-year 100,000-mile battery warranty.
Fighting off a lot of competitors in the UK, the Clio also took home a well-deserved accolade of ‘Supermini of the Year’ title after impressing Auto Express with it’s attractive mix of practicality and levels of comfort and equipment that are more akin to larger, more expensive vehicles.
After picking up the award for the Clio, Steve Fowler said “Renault's Clio retains its top spot in the supermini class this year, beating some really tough contenders. One of the Clio’s strongest points is its practicality, which can even rival some family hatchbacks, and the interior in general is a high point because it comes with all the tech you need. We really like the Clio’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo engine, which has enough power to keep up with traffic, but boasts low running costs. It’s also comfortable, refined and remains affordable.”
Raising the bar in the car small car category after being introduced in 2019, the fifth generation Clio has set new standards for quality, technology and practicality. Starting from £16,200 on-the-road price, the premium feel coupled with the latest technology, and has been recently updated to Renault’s E-Tech hybrid technology for reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.
The Captur collecting silverware was the last award to complete the trio of wins which once again scooped the top spot in the Small SUV of the Year. And like last year, this practical, comfortable and great-value car is a winner for many of the same reasons as the Clio it shares its platform with. Slightly larger than the Clio, the Captur is still very affordable with plenty of space, hybrid powertrains with advanced technology.
Steve Fowler added “The Renault Captur grabs a second consecutive win in the Small SUV category in 2021. And like last year this practical, comfortable and great-value car is a winner for many of the same reasons as the Clio it shares its platform with. The Captur is a bit larger than the Clio, but it’s still an affordable offering that delivers plenty of space, the option of hybrid powertrains, and advanced technology. In fact, the Captur is strong in all the key areas for a small SUV, so it’s already lined up for success, while its affordability – especially on finance – seals the win.”
Available from £19,300 on-the-road price, builds on the original’s best-selling formula with significant advancements in driving aids, comfort and connectivity. Further enhanced by the addition of the Renault E-Tech hybrid powertrain, this model delivers CO2 emissions of just 114g/km and fuel economy of 56.6mpg (WLTP).
Vincent Tourette, Managing Director, Renault Group UK, said: “We are delighted to see our small car offering continue to win their categories in these widely-respected awards, especially as their sectors are now becoming more and more competitive and the vehicles increasingly advanced. It’s a great illustration of our strength and vast experience in manufacturing compact vehicles that meet the evolving mobility habits of drivers while always providing them with exceptional value and an engaging ownership experience.”
Browse the Renault range here, available at Shelbourne Motors Renault.
We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.
Shelbourne Motors (Newry) Ltd, Shelbourne Motors (Nissan) Ltd, Shelbourne Motors (Portadown) Ltd, Orchard cars Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 497010) allowing us to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders. We are not an independent financial advisor and we act as their agent for this introduction. Typically, we receive commission from the lenders we work with, this may vary depending on the lender, but this does not influence the interest rate you will pay. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.
We’re proud to be affiliated with the following bodies
