Clio Renaultsport 200 announced

[ForceIndia]

I like it. The bumper join line looks strange at first, but I think it's probably very necessary. Without it the front end would look wrong. Subtle lines like this have a big impact on the overall look. Some people just can't handle change. Many of the haters will say it's "grown" on them, around about the time it becomes affordable to them.

I agree that 200 doesn't sound as good when spoken. They'd be better off naming it Clio 193, which is probably what it now has.

Each to their own I suppose. The 197 looks great, always has (especially with cup packs). This doesn't look as cohesive, like it's had a front end grafted on that wasn't really designed for it, which I suppose is whats happened. Could put up with the looks if the drives better though!

 

[Munson]

This doesn't look as cohesive, like it's had a front end grafted on that wasn't really designed for it, which I suppose is whats happened.

I know what you mean, but this a perception caused by people already knowing how the car 'should' look. It happens with many facelifts. In fact, I know lots of people who said the exact same thing about the ph II Clio 2 when it launched.

As you say, each to their own. I'm personally the type of person who adjusts very quickly to changes like this. I almost always like styling changes right from the start. Other people are different.

 

[Clio_in_Motion_2008]

not liking the front at all, but other than that looks ok

 

[Mells]

I like that alot. New pants time methinks esp in green.

edit: Needs silvervisions.

 

[DNP182]

also...much prefer the rims on the current 197 as opposed to those new wheels in the pics. am guessing you will have options, but I would stick with current rims in anthracite

 

[mace¬]

I really like it. Very noice.

 

[mcphee197]

Obviously sarcasm you fool!

That a quote from Evo Warren? <<< Now THAT is sarcasm my friend! :rasp:

 

[ForceIndia]

That a quote from Evo Warren? <<< Now THAT is sarcasm my friend! :rasp:

Pretty sure it's not. But well done, took you a while and you came up with that.

 

[Munson]

Yep. Sarcasm fail.

 

[ForceIndia]

Yep. Sarcasm fail.

I'm starting to like you. Please say something to stop it.

 

[scott1205]

i love it tbh

been looking throw the pics there and the black with dark cup wheels seems 2 suit me

no dout it will be a good car

 

[Munson]

I'm starting to like you. Please say something to stop it.

f**k off?

 

[Aluco]

Flol !

 

[m4rkie23]

think he'll like that tbh

 

[Mr Burns]

Guess I can start calling mine a Ph1 then lol

 

[ForceIndia]

f**k off?

Much better you c**t

Guess I can start calling mine a Ph1 then lol

No you f**king can't. You can however call it a ph-slow

 

[MattyMarsh]

I put together a side-by-side photo comparison for anyone interested-

http://kurb4w.bay.livefilestore.com...b42WVqCkuSG_ijhSQk4KIZTRb9OhvkKnwDg/pic 1.jpg

http://kurb4w.bay.livefilestore.com...rKDEV8eLmbzWFR8NxtWdhpICfjZpEUqQSl8/pic 2.jpg

 

[Mr Burns]

No you f**king can't. You can however call it a ph-slow

I aren't too sure bout dat! lol

 

[Mr Burns]

I put together a side-by-side photo comparison for anyone interested-

http://kurb4w.bay.livefilestore.com...b42WVqCkuSG_ijhSQk4KIZTRb9OhvkKnwDg/pic 1.jpg

http://kurb4w.bay.livefilestore.com...rKDEV8eLmbzWFR8NxtWdhpICfjZpEUqQSl8/pic 2.jpg

Those comparisons make the outgoing 197 look very dated!

 

[Fletcher]

Liking it in alien green.

 

[Christopher]

How about... Ph-youllnevergetmorethantwelvempgoutofthef*ckerbecauseitweighsthesameasasmallmoon?

 

[m4rkie23]

spacing error IIRC. nice tho

 

[daydotz]

ive just asked about xenons it would seem it wont have em

 

[ForceIndia]

spacing error IIRC. nice tho

IIRC? Surely recalling something requires it to be in the mid to distant past? Think about what you've said, re-write it, and have it on my desk by 6.

 

[m4rkie23]

i did re-read it lol.

i read it. went to a new thread, came back to show the guy next to me.
thought it was a swear word mistake gap, evidentally not.

i will re-submit IIRC for TBQFH!!

 

[nth]

the diffuser is the best improvement imo...havnt flicked through 6 pages so may have missed it, how much are they going to cost...

 

[Christopher]

IIRC? Surely recalling something requires it to be in the mid to distant past? Think about what you've said, re-write it, and have it on my desk by 6.

That turned me on.

 

[Revels]

How about... Ph-youllnevergetmorethantwelvempgoutofthef*ckerbecauseitweighsthesameasasmallmoon?

I want that as a sticker. But in 12pt font as otherwise it wont fit along the skirt.

 

[ForceIndia]

That turned me on.

That moist feeling is yoghurt.......

 

[kevin.s]

not sure on the front end but it may grow on me. i didnt like the front end that much on the mk2`s but now i love em so maybe there is still time for me to like it.

 

[Revels]

It'll go 50/50 I expect.

 

[mccabe172]

I am liking the look of this new clio. Love the fact that last month when i was in a Renault garage the bloke vehemently denied a new clio or facelift. Good ol ren dealers!

Still think they could have done a turbo two seater with lsd and machine guns! Or maybe thats just what I want!

I fancy a yellow one.

 

[Greeny.]

do not want

 

[Poopensharten]

roly-poly go the 197 values

 

[theduck]

extra 3 bhp, even shorter ratios, same 0-60 time?

edit: Just fyi, me no like. Very glad i got mine when I did tbh.

 

[fUbAr]

oh nein!

They've destroyed the best part... the front!

 

[Greeny.]

oh nein!

They've destroyed the best part... the front!

IDD!!!!!!!!!

 

[clio_luke]

i prefer the 197 tbh. not keen on the front end of the 200 and an extra 3bhp doesn't really seem worth it.

197 cup for me

 

[jordan172]

the front is so s**t. give me a trophy anyday.

 

[mccabe172]

I would roll a Trophy again, hopefully there prices will tumble along with the r26.