The 2024 Renault Lutecia is the car you know as the Renault Clio V. "Lutecia" is the name used in Japan (because Honda owns the rights to "Clio" there). This 5th Generation model (launched 2019, updated 2023) is a massive leap forward in quality. It sits on the CMF-B platform and features a high-tech cabin that shames the Toyota Vitz. With 15 units currently in stock, it is a serious contender for Kenya's premium hatchback crown.

The Lutecia gets the best engine in its class:

• 1.3L TCe (H5H): 131 HP / 240 Nm. STANDARD This 4-cylinder engine was co-developed with Mercedes-Benz (found in the A-Class). It is powerful, refined, and paired with a 7-speed EDC (Dual Clutch) gearbox. It makes the Lutecia significantly faster than a Vitz or Note.
• E-Tech Hybrid: 140 HP. 1.6L petrol + electric motors. Incredible efficiency (25 km/l+), but rarer in the used market.

• Smart Cockpit: A 9.3-inch vertical touchscreen (iPad style) and a digital driver display. The materials are soft-touch, a huge upgrade over the plastic-heavy 4th Gen.
• Space: Front space is generous. Rear space is average for the class (tight for tall adults). Boot space is 391 Litres—class-leading and larger than a VW Polo.

• Consumption: 16–18 km/l (1.3 Turbo). Excellent for 130 HP.
• Service: Renault parts can be pricier than Toyota. However, the engine is shared with Mercedes/Nissan, so filters are available. The EDC gearbox requires specific fluid changes.
• Resale: Historically lower than Toyota, but the "Mercedes Engine" connection is boosting its image in Kenya.

European Ride: It feels planted and stable at 120km/h on the Expressway. However, 135mm clearance is low. You must be careful on speed bumps. It is strictly an urban car.

The following prices represent the cost of buying a 2024 Renault Lutecia (Clio) in Kenya. These prices reflect showroom asking prices in major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The buyer who wants European style, premium tech, and a punchy engine without the price tag of a VW Polo or Audi A1. Who is it NOT for? Those who prioritize resale value above all else—buy a Vitz.