Clio GT 1.6 (128 Bhp)

[Blackstorm]

After a mixed review over the new revised Mk3 clio (Warm Hatch), i have found the GT to be a good contender for the Super mini market.

Once the engine beings to losen up (between 600-1000 Miles) the 1.6 litre engine has a sporty response (although rather loud at high speed) and the RS mods to the suspension and handling make the Clio GT a fun driving experience.

So ok, the Clio GT's performance stats are not super and a 0-60 time of 9.3 Seconds isn't anything special but the overall experience with GT is definatelty a good all-rounder. A quick little hatch, with a sporty look, feel and comfortable with room for 3 passengers in the back, is definately on to a winner.

 

[theduck]

Glad you like your car, prbably the best looking mk3 ph2 tbh

 

[Liquid yellow 182]

Prefere that to the 200 tbh

 

[EllD90]

looks nice, hope you enjoy the car!

 

[Wests Renault]

Prefere that to the 200 tbh

me too, liking these more and more everytime i see one. like the 106bhp diesel version too

 

[Marv-C]

Glad you are enjoying the car. I think that 9.3sec for 0-60 from a 1.6 is very respectable :approve: Clios aren't the fastest cars around (even the RS ones) but they are great fun to drive. That is far more important in our speed taxed country than outright speed.

 

[Chapppers11]

looks really good mate

 

[.Simon]

Look's nice but needs bigger wheels - the standard ones look way too small for the size/shape of the car!

 

[Beef-Mc]

I wouldn't mind sein those wheels on a Mk2, think they would work well.

 

[trailerparktrev]

There was one of these been driven round Cadwell Park on the Renaultsport trackday last August and it wasn't too shabby on the track. Nice car.

 

[Brett]

Nice cars the GT's. Can't say its something i'd want however I do have a lot of time for them.

 

[Cliotoby]

There was one of these been driven round Cadwell Park on the Renaultsport trackday last August and it wasn't too shabby on the track. Nice car.

Yeah i spoke to the guy who was driving it, said he was quite impressed with it. Didnt half shift though, its no renaultsport but i rekon a good set of springs and tyres would make it very fun.


Very boring engine though, torque dissappears at 4k.

 

[Dazza1]

Ive got the same shape and colour 1.2 tomtom 1. They wanted 2 charge me 300quid 4 the zorst like yours so i got a powerflow instead.I wish i got that car now insted of the 1 i have now.On the bottom of my front bumper it has got a silver strip i think it looks better then just havin it blue

 

[Jason_E]

I've shown the car a few corners on private land and country roads, obviously atm my mum is always in the car but she doesn't mind me having a muck around. It has got a brilliant amount of grip. Theres enough power to overtake safely, and have some fun. The seats are comfy as fook, and supportive in bends which i love. I find the gear ratio short. 1st gear is almost pointless! But its such a giggle.

As for the looks, I'm not sure on the front body kit, but i still love it. And i know a lot of people on here prefer it to the looks of the 200!

I'm currently averaging 31mpg. When my mum drives it that goes down to 25mpg!! :dead:. Glad once i pass she will stop driving it!

 

[Dazza1]

im gettin 35mpg out my 1.2 is that good ofr s**t?

 

[Jason_E]

My friend has a new Mini Cooper 1.6 and averages 38-42mpg.

 

[Dazza1]

so mine is bad seen as i aint been bootin it

 

[Jason_E]

It would seem so!

http://www.renault.co.uk/cars/model/new-clio/ecoefficiency.aspx

 

[Dazza1]

oh well will be even worst friday when i get my new zorst

 

[Blackstorm]

i'm getting around 36 mpg atm...

 

[Dazza1]

im still runnin mine in at 470 miles at the mo i hope it gets better

 

[Cliotoby]

What engines yours ? I thought the tomtom didnt have the 1600cc as an option ?

 

[Cliotoby]

I've shown the car a few corners on private land and country roads, obviously atm my mum is always in the car but she doesn't mind me having a muck around. It has got a brilliant amount of grip. Theres enough power to overtake safely, and have some fun. The seats are comfy as fook, and supportive in bends which i love. I find the gear ratio short. 1st gear is almost pointless! But its such a giggle.

As for the looks, I'm not sure on the front body kit, but i still love it. And i know a lot of people on here prefer it to the looks of the 200!

I'm currently averaging 31mpg. When my mum drives it that goes down to 25mpg!! :dead:. Glad once i pass she will stop driving it!

Have you taken the engine to 6750rpm yet ?

 

[EllD90]

1.2 TCE engine has to be nursed to average 38mpg on a whole tank!

 

[Dazza1]

What engines yours ? I thought the tomtom didnt have the 1600cc as an option ?

its a 1.2 mate

 

[Jason_E]

Have you taken the engine to 6750rpm yet ?

Did have some rev limiter action following my friend out the car park the other night. Sounds a bit thrashy that high up. Below 4-5k it sounds like a mini cooper.

 

[Cliotoby]

I know mate, mini below 4k, very loud above.

Just wondered what the speeds in each gear were. mine comes Next week i think.

 

[Dazza1]

I wanna get rid of mine and get the GT now

 

[Jason_E]

LOL Go back and swap

 

[Brett]

I wanna get rid of mine and get the GT now

How long have you had it? Is yours the TCE or 1.2 16v?

 

[Beef-Mc]

I hope once these engines loosen up that MPG figure will go up, 31 is less than most 1*2's.

 

[Cliotoby]

How long have you had it? Is yours the TCE or 1.2 16v?

If his is a TCE it might be worth investing in a remap, i think the gains on the TCE are really good, a new set of Renaultsport seats from a 197 and new suspension would be far better.

 

[Alan]

Would rather a twingo RS tbh..

 

[Jason_E]

Well there is that mate. I was soo tempted to get a LY Twingo rs. However they are too small for my liking. I'm 6ft4 and not only is it a tad bit too cramped but I'd look a fool i tell you!

 

[Brett]

Would rather a twingo RS tbh..

So would I. Definately.

 

[Alan]

Well there is that mate. I was soo tempted to get a LY Twingo rs. However they are too small for my liking. I'm 6ft4 and not only is it a tad bit too cramped but I'd look a fool i tell you!

Fair enough...tho how much did you pay for the GT if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Blackstorm]

My GT cost 14,000 , By the way to an earlier comment.... the GT comes as a 1.6 litre petrol or a 1.5 litre diesel - the tom tom is a optional extra which is £450 ... over priced if you ask me

 

[Blackstorm]

im still runnin mine in at 470 miles at the mo i hope it gets better

Im up to 1,100 on mine and the engine feels more responsive, although renault claim the engine won't fully wear in until 1,800. when you get to 600 miles, start opening it up right up to 6000 rpm. (if you haven't already)

 

[Jason_E]

Fair enough...tho how much did you pay for the GT if you don't mind me asking?

My mum bought it, which many people on here continue to take the piss out of. Cost her £12,500. Got the showroom model, only extra was the Malta Blue paint.

 

[Cliotoby]

Would rather a twingo RS tbh..

So would i.....but then i look at the rear end, and then i get inside it. 5 gears, completely shitty interior all put me off. I plan on putting my GT on coilovers at some point so that will sort th god awful handling the standard Gt has. Awsomely cool car tho id love one...... apart from that rear end and interior......

Well there is that mate. I was soo tempted to get a LY Twingo rs. However they are too small for my liking. I'm 6ft4 and not only is it a tad bit too cramped but I'd look a fool i tell you!

Tell me about it.it is god damm cool though.

Fair enough...tho how much did you pay for the GT if you don't mind me asking?

If your interested we paid £11,500. Standard car with Malta Blue Paintwork.