The Renault Clio dCi 88 Eco, a 88hp 1.5-litre 94g/km model, is the brand’s lowest-emitting car yet – ahead of its electric vehicle onslaught coming in the next 12 months or so – and is much better than you’d expect.

Sure, it’s not meant for high mileage – although during its test time with BusinessCar it managed this capably – but as an urban runaround it’s a brilliant proposition.

Naturally it has excellent fuel efficiency, but considering the size of the car, the amount of mileage achieved without filling up was impressive. Average mpg was around 56.6mpg, although we’re confident this would easily be in the 60s without much effort.

With a P11D price of £12,995, costing only £28 a month for a 20% BIK band, and with whole-life costs at 34.9ppm, this car certainly makes sense for low-mileage drivers.

Renault Clio 1.5 dCI 88 Eco Expression 5dr
P11D price £12,995
Fuel consumption 76.2mpg
CO2 (tax) 94g/km/(13%)
BIK 20/40% per month £28/£56
Insurance group 13
Boot space (min/max) 288/1038 litres
Engine size/power 1498cc/88hp
Top speed/0-62mph 116mph/10.2secs
Score 8/10
Verdict A great public sector
car for emissions
and practicality