2026 Renault Clio Eco-G
By Lorenzo Bianchi September 3, 2026
The new Eco G 120 increases output by 20 hp and torque by 30 Nm over the previous Clio Eco G 100.
A dual clutch EDC automatic is now paired with the LPG powertrain, with steering wheel paddles for manual control.
Separate 39 litre petrol and 50 litre LPG tanks provide a combined range of up to 1,450 km.
The 2026 Renault Clio Eco G gives Renault's LPG hatchback a useful mechanical update. There is more power, considerably more torque and, for the first time on this version, an automatic gearbox. The idea remains familiar, though: two fuels, two tanks and the ability to cover long distances before stopping.
Renault is starting European press drives of the Clio Eco G 120 alongside the Symbioz Eco G 120. The same new generation LPG powertrain is also offered in the Captur.
Familiar Clio Styling Hides the LPG Hardware
On page three, the green Clio is pictured from the front three quarter angle, showing its wide patterned grille, slim lighting and pronounced lower bumper treatment. Page one places the same car alongside a Symbioz, making the Clio's lower roof and more compact hatchback proportions particularly clear.
The LPG conversion does not visibly dominate the design. That is important for a powertrain intended to work much like a conventional petrol car in everyday use.
New EDC Gearbox Changes the Driving Experience
The major change is the transmission. Renault has paired the Eco G 120 with a dual clutch EDC automatic, something the company notes remains uncommon among LPG vehicles.
The gearbox is designed to shift without an interruption in torque delivery, while steering wheel paddles allow the driver to select gears manually. The Clio range continues to include the TCe 115 petrol engine with manual or EDC transmission and the full hybrid E Tech 160.
1.2 Litre Turbo Now Makes 200 Nm
Under the hood is a 1.2 litre HR12 three cylinder turbocharged direct injection petrol engine adapted for LPG operation. Output reaches 120 hp, while maximum torque rises to 200 Nm. That represents gains of 20 hp and 30 Nm over the previous Eco G 100.
Renault quotes 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds. Running on LPG, consumption starts at 6.5 l/100 km with CO2 emissions from 106 g/km. On petrol, the corresponding figures are 5.4 l/100 km and 122 g/km.
Two Tanks Deliver Up to 1450 KM
The practical argument remains range. A 39 litre petrol tank is joined by a 50 litre LPG tank, the latter growing from 32 litres on the previous version. Together they provide up to 1,450 km of claimed combined range.
When LPG runs out, the system switches automatically to petrol. Drivers can also select the fuel manually using a dedicated dashboard control.
That gives the Eco G a distinct place beside Renault's petrol and full hybrid Clio variants. Its focus is not electrification, but lower running costs, extended range and easier day to day driving now that an automatic gearbox is part of the package.