The strategy of having a small car in a car manufacturers portfolio in India is more of a necessity than anything else and Renault is no different. The French automaker will make its entry into the small car space with the next-generation Clio by 2011. The next-generation Clio will be based on sister concern Nissan’s V platform. The V platform is also used by the India bound Micra. Both the Clio and Micra are set to be produced at the firm’s Chennai facility.