Parked in what looks to be an exhibition space for Renault design is possibly our first glimpse of the new Renault Clio Concept (its unofficial name). The image comes from the Autoscoops website and shows the Renault Frendzy ZE Concept, the R-Space and the Captur models, and a new model at the far end in the form of a small red hatchback.

If this does prove to be a new Clio, the model is looking sportier than normal (or is it just the colour?) and our only doubt is on the headlights - even so far away they look pretty large compared to the bonnet. Previous rumours on the model suggest we’ll get an entry level one-litre TCe engine with 85 hp, followed by the 1.2 TCe with 105 hp and the 1.4 TCe with 136 hp.

A new Renault Clio Gordini version will have the Nissan Juke’s 1.6-litre petrol unit with 190 hp while the Clio RS should have more than 200 hp. Four diesel engine options will be on offer. The 1.5 dCi will come in three powersteps of 75, 90 and 105 hp, and the 1.6 dCi has 130 hp. New three-cylinder engines are expected to be unveiled in 2014. The Renault Clio Concept will be at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show this month.

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