Hello everyone. I'm truly delighted to be here for my very first IAA as CEO of Renault Group. One month ago, I took on these new responsibilities with great pride, of course, but above all, with a deep sense of responsibility. As you know, our industry is going through a challenging period. We are facing technological, regulatory, and geopolitical disruptions, and we are confronted with increasing and fierce competition, particularly from China. Things are changing, and they are changing fast. We do not have the luxury of the status quo. We must constantly seek to be more efficient, more agile, and strive for excellence in execution. Being here in Munich so soon after taking office is no coincidence. It shows how important our products are to me, and how determined I am to keep value over volume at the heart of our strategy. Why?
Because our strength lies in our cars. You will see it again today with our new Clio. Thanks to Renault [Lutecia], we can showcase one of the most dynamic lineups in Renault Group's history. Between 2022 and 2025, we successfully launched more than 20 new models. In 2024, we launched 10 new models and introduced two facelifts across all our brands, all categories, and all powertrains, from passenger cars to LCVs, electric to hybrid, both European and international markets, from the D- segment, Rafale to the International, Grand Koleos , and Boreal, from Dacia Bigster to Alpine A390. This is not only our most dynamic lineup but also our most attractive. We proved it with back-to-back Car of the Year wins in 2024 with Scenic and in 2025 with Renault 5 and Alpine A290. The new Clio shows how we will continue this winning strategy and even accelerate it.
This car embodies our ability to navigate a very unstable regulatory and commercial environment. As you know, we face CAFE regulations, decarbonization path that is less linear than first anticipated. To meet these challenges, one of our key strengths is the agility of our business model. It stands on two solid pillars: EV on one side, ICE and hybrid on the other side. For EV, we have Ampere. It supports our ambition to outpace pure EV players, reach EV and ICE price parity, and to deliver affordable decarbonized mobility for all. This strategy is clearly paying off, with EV sales for Renault Brand increasing by 57% in the first half of the year. For hybrid and ICE, we have Horse . It is an asset that generates cash, mitigates risk, and keeps reinventing these technologies. Year two, the results speak for themselves. Our hybrid mix is second in Europe.
With Clio 6, we unveil today, we confirm our commitment to offer customers the best of both technologies. What better way to do it than with one of our most iconic cars? Clio needs no introduction. It is one of our emblems of the group, a core part of our identity. It is also one of our greatest commercial successes. It has already won the hearts of nearly 17 million customers worldwide, and it is still going strong as the best-selling car in Europe in the first half of 2025, with more than 130,000 units sold. For 35 years, Clio has been the benchmark in the B- segment. Generation after generation, it has kept ahead in design, performance, and features. Today, we are doing it once again. Clio 6 comes with a brand new hybrid powertrain, delivering best-in-class CO2 emissions, the best of both worlds.
I'm therefore very proud to present this new icon, which I'm convinced will be one of our next big hits. I will not elaborate further since Fabrice and Renault team will provide more details. Fabrice, the stage is yours.
Thank you, François, and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for joining us here in Munich. What a pleasure it is to introduce you today to the all-new Renault Clio. When I say new, I mean a completely reimagined 6th generation Clio that will fully surprise you. Of course, it draws on the DNA of its five previous generations, but this new Clio takes everything further with bold design, advanced technology, and next-level connectivity. Clio has always been a flagship for Renault in design and innovation, but also a crucial pillar of our range. Over 17 million units have been sold in its 35-year history. We have been able to reinvent Clio thanks to the strategic and commercial framework we set four years ago, a complementary product lineup built on two legs, full electric and full hybrid powertrains, offering solutions for every customer.
A strategy that prioritizes value, moving up markets, adding value through technology, and ensuring a balanced presence across sales channels from retail to fleet. This strategy is paying off. In the first half of 2025, Clio was Europe's best-selling car. At the same time, Renault 5 became also the best-selling electric vehicle in the European B- segment. This success allows us to innovate boldly, to push our vision for Clio even further. We saw room for growth in low-CO2 internal combustion models, and we invested our energy into creating a new Clio that delivers long-lasting value. The result? A car that stands out through design, powertrain, and technology. Let's break it down. First, design. The new Clio is a head-turner. Sleek silhouette, perfect proportions, a blend of allure, modernity, and sportiness. It has that extra spark that captures attention instantly.
In just a moment, Laurens will take you through the detail and the design in detail. The second point is powertrain. Clio 6 isn't fully electric. Instead, it's boosted by a new full hybrid engine, just 3.9 L per 100 km, delivering 160 hp. It is the most efficient and high-performing in its class, with CO2 emissions of only 89 g/km . It is designed to meet the needs of both high-mileage fleet drivers and everyday customers. Third point, technology. Clio now features OpenR Link with Google built-in, a true benchmark in the market and the first in its segment. Customers already love it on our higher models, and now it will be available in Clio. In short, new Clio redefines what a hatchback can be in a market dominated by SUVs. It is fully upgraded, compact, yet versatile, and packed with features usually reserved for higher segments.
Consistent with our strategy of the past four years, we have raised the bar once again, delivering a car as ambitious and appealing as our electric lineup. New Clio is designed to accelerate the electrification of mobility through design, hybrid power, and connectivity. It will break the rule, reconciling what is usually seen as opposites. It is an all-in car, at the same time powerful and efficient, design-led and functional, popular, and exclusive. New Clio is a modern interpretation of a compact car which aims at winning the hearts of the European market and beyond. Now, the moment we've all been waiting for. I'm very proud, alongside the entire Renault team, to unveil the new Clio 6.
Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Thank you, Fabrice. Thank you, François. Good afternoon, everyone.
What a great honor it is here to be in Munich and to introduce you to the new Renault Clio full hybrid E-Tech. With this 6th generation, we have embarked on a daring challenge to elevate it, to achieve a true stylistic shift, to make it even more desirable, expressive, and more dynamic. In a nutshell, to turn a hero into a superhero. A superhero, as you know, has superpowers. The new Clio is super emotional, super tech, and super powered. It is with this vision that we embark on this new chapter, to spark off love at first sight and make Clio the most desirable model in its segment while remaining the reference. New Clio fully embodies Renault's new wave styling: sharp but sensual, but it still goes further, driving this design language beyond its frontiers. It's unmistakably daring. It all starts with the stunning, charismatic front face.
The long hood is emphasized by character lines that push the grille forward. Muscular, powerful, the front end frames a piercing magnetic gaze. With its extreme design, pure lines, and bold sculpted silhouette full of tension, it reinvents the segment's codes and asserts a powerful personality. Its fluid curves, alternating hollowed and compact surfaces, come to life thanks to precise tension lines that capture light and inject a certain nervousness and dynamism into the silhouette. The body is almost liquid and in motion, and it seems to flow around ultra-tech elements. It creates an audacious harmony between sculpted form and, on the other side, meticulously crafted technical elements. The interior design will capture you as much as the exterior. We have designed a generally spacious and comfortable environment: modern, technical, intensely emotional.
The interior forms create a connection with the exterior, while sophisticated and sometimes unexpected details have been crafted as unique elements. Take the dashboard, for example. It's wrapped in gradient technical fabric from dark to light, and it envelops the passengers in a refined comfort. Ambient lighting flows seamlessly into the doors, culminating in a crystal-like luminous detail. The seats amplify this dynamic driving posture with their enveloping lateral support, while exclusive graphic finishes create a perfect balance between performance and sophistication. In the Esprit Alpine version, this sporty character is even enhanced. Some details take on an exclusive and nearly artistic dimension, such as the spectral titanium trim that sublimates the interior like a jewel.
Finally, I am proud to announce that in the Esprit Alpine version, Clio is the first vehicle in the Renault range to reach 33.7% of materials with a controlled environmental impact, demonstrating our commitment to a more sustainable future. To resume: a magnetic and striking gaze, fluid curves, an athletic aspect, a modern, technical, and intensely emotional living space. As you will have understood by now, the new Renault Clio has everything it takes to spark love at first sight. I'm confident that you too will fall in love with the new Clio. Delphine, Bruno, tell us more about the future and the features, and thank you all for your attention.
Hello. I'm delighted to be here today with Delphine because I joined Renault before the first Clio back in the very late 1980s. I've seen every single generation come and go, and I can assure you this car has changed Renault's history. Each generation brought something special in design, in powertrain, and in technology. It pushed the entire category forward. As you can see, we have all the ingredients to give Clio a super power boost, a real shot of energy. The first shot of energy is linked to our huge design shift. The second shot of energy is our full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp engine. It's the ultimate combination of efficiency and driving pleasure. It even outperforms our latest full hybrid E-Tech 145. It represents an additional 15 hp and 22 Nm of torque. It's also better in terms of both emissions and consumption.
It offers, with a driving range of up to 1,000 km, a fuel consumption of 3.9 L per 100 km. It emits only 89 g of CO2 per km, setting a new benchmark in its category. Alongside our full hybrid E-Tech engine, the TCe 115 is a well-balanced engine offering increased power and torque. The ECO-G 120 is an LPG-compatible engine with an EDC automatic gearbox. It is a versatile, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative. It is ideal for drivers seeking lower running costs without compromising comfort and provides a driving range of up to 1,450 km. The EDC is Renault's new generation of dual clutch automatic gearbox, efficient, smooth, and responsive. In the end, this lineup represents a major leap forward and a real game changer on the market for our customers. Delphine, I'll hand over to you to present the third superpower of Clio 6.
Good afternoon, everyone. Alongside its [Foreign language] design and its new full hybrid engine, Clio 6 also gains a third superpower through its technology. Connectivity is clearly one of the assets of Clio 6. OpenR Link with Google built-in delivers seamless connectivity. For example, with Google Assistant, no more typing on the screen, just speak. Very convenient and much safer when you're driving. If you are using Google Maps, the map updates automatically and shows you real-time traffic conditions. Also, while you're driving or taking a break, you can access Google Play Store, more than 100 apps, including new applications such as Prime Video and HBO Max. The system is as intuitive and responsive as a smartphone today, offering a fluid user experience. When it comes to driving edge, new Clio is also moving ahead strongly.
It's a truly versatile car designed with all the right features for every kind of use, from dense city traffic to long motorway journeys. Featuring up to 29 driving edges coming from higher-end segments, new Clio delivers cutting-edge safety and convenience. We are very proud to offer as standard adaptive cruise control and an electric parking brake. Clio is also particularly well-suited to urban environments where maneuverability and intelligent assistance systems are essential. Take, for example, automatic rear emergency braking and the occupant safe exit system, a particularly innovative feature. These equipments are not just gadgets. They are useful from day to day while also enhancing safety. They are an essential pillar of our human-first program, our commitment to putting people and protection at the heart of every Renault. New Renault Clio is much more than a recipe combining these three superpowers of design, hybrid powertrain, and connectivity.
It's also about new sensations, new dimensions, and an enhanced driving experience. New Clio maintains an excellent level of roominess, including a generous boot capacity with a lower load seal. It also has a sporty feeling with a new driver cockpit fitted with a smaller and more agile steering wheel borrowed from our C and D- segment models and beautiful redesigned seats. At the same time, wider tracks and 18 in wheels contribute to improved handling and road presence. Bruno, what would you like to add as a conclusion?
New Clio, a superpowered hatchback, redefines the standards of its class. Engineered for global appeal, it maximizes market coverage, and it delivers a truly versatile driving experience. Even more than ever, new Clio embodies its original promise of being a small car that plays in the major leagues. Today, more than ever, it truly deserves to be called Clio, the small car that has all the characteristics of a grown-up. [Foreign language] Thank you all.