<P> A minor trim facelift occurred after only a year of being on sale . A new "smooth" version of the Renault diamond badge (the previous "ribbed" badge was being phased out at the time) and a new front seat design were the only changes . The altered design did not constitute a new "phase". In March 1994 (at the Geneva Motor Show), the phase two model was launched, with small updates to the exterior and interior of the Clio . Most noticeable was the change in the front grille from two metal ribs to a single colour - coded slat . The bump strips were made slightly larger and rounder and had the car's trim level badge incorporated into them . The badges on the tailgate strip were moved up onto the tailgate itself and the tailgate strip was given a carbon fibre look . The rear light clusters were given a slightly more rounded bubble shape, giving the Clio a more modern look . The clusters, however, are physically interchangeable with phase ones' . </P> <P> In May 1996, with the arrival of the phase three facelifted Clio, the 1.2 L Energy engine was replaced by the 1,149 cc D7F MPi (multi point injection) DiET engine, first used in the Renault Twingo; for some time also, versions were available with the older 1239 cc "Cléon" unit from the original Twingo . The cylinder head design on the 1.4 L E-type was also slightly altered for the phase three models in a bid for better fuel economy . This resulted in the engines producing slightly less power than their earlier versions . </P> <P> The phase three Clios have a slightly more noticeable update than the phase twos . The phase three has different, more rounded headlights, incorporating the turn signal in the unit with the headlight, a and the bonnet curves more around the edges of the lights . The tailgate incorporates a third brake light and a new script "Clio" name badge, following the same typeface as contemporary Renaults . Some mechanical improvements were also made, as well as the introduction of side impact bars and airbags, which were now common feature on mainstream cars across Europe . </P> <P> Renault also released a hot hatch version of the Clio in 1991 . It was aesthetically very similar, but with the addition of a 110 PS (81 kW) 1.8 L eight - valve engine, side skirts and disc brakes on all wheels . This, with multi-point fuel injection, was badged as the RSi . From 1991 a lighter tuned version of this 1.8 litre engine (with single - point injection) joined the earlier 1.7 used in the very luxurious Baccara version which was sold in some continental European markets . In addition to this reasonably powerful engine, the Baccara has a luxurious interior with lots of leather and wood, as well as power windows, locks, etcetera . The Baccara was renamed "Initiale" in 1997, in line with other Renaults, differing from the Baccara mainly in the wheel design . </P>

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