Clio Renaultsport 200 on Pistonheads

[whatisjustis]

Not a bad read... I think I'm warming to it!

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=19901

 

[Lagerlout]

Don't think there were any doubts it was going drive brilliantly. That's what Renaultsport do.

But the looks are terrible. I'd say it's uglier than a ph1 172.

 

[whatisjustis]

Don't think there were any doubts it was going drive brilliantly. That's what Renaultsport do.

But the looks are terrible. I'd say it's uglier than a ph1 172.

:quiet:

 

[mccabe172]

Good report will definately look to test drive one.

 

[Reyes]

Yes, good report.

 

[whatisjustis]

Pistonheads tend to call a spade a spade, so yes, all in all a good report.

Amazing how much technology they've packed into what is still a hatchback. I think it's quite admirable that Renault are still putting efforts into the 'hot hatch' market when other companies have given up.

 

[richardfirefighter]

ugly as sin

 

[JayR]

But the looks are terrible. I'd say it's uglier than a ph1 172.

'Lolz' - hunting today by any chance Mr Laingo!?

On the 200 regardless of it drives i second that it looks f**king awful - The 197 front end was fine tbh so i dont really understand why they have ruined it!

 

[m4rkie23]

didnt realise the interior was so........bland. looks ever more plasticy than the previous models?

 

[whatisjustis]

Agreed, somewhat. I still think the PH2 1*2 is the best of the interiors.

 

[Phill1978]

Pistonheads tend to call a spade a spade, so yes, all in all a good report.

Amazing how much technology they've packed into what is still a hatchback. I think it's quite admirable that Renault are still putting efforts into the 'hot hatch' market when other companies have given up.

true

 

[Martin_172]

i love all the wee technical improvements, shorter ratios, 3bhp more 150rpm lower and 20% more low down torque! that should drive pretty well!

 

[*Badger*]

Agreed, somewhat. I still think the PH2 1*2 is the best of the interiors.

+1.
I've never been a fan of any of the Ph3 Interiors.

 

[H182]

+1.
I've never been a fan of any of the Ph3 Interiors.

+2

Same with the megane. I don't know as I haven't been in the RS, but the standard ones look so cheap and plasticy.

 

[Jonny1*2]

20% more torque. Need to do a drag with the 197 to see any difference?

 

[m4rkie23]

little video here

http://issue.imotormag.co.uk/1M4a03040fc71bd808.cde/page/14

 

[Jonny1*2]

why is the 0-60 not improved? its lighter and has more torque?

 

[Jonny1*2]

that video is making me like it. The front is a grower me thinks. That green is awersome.

 

[scala]

LOL - the publishing company I work for produced that.

 

[Gstar2006]

I like it but that black nose bugs me

 

[Hixle]

It's growing on me too, I quite like it now, however those wheels and black nose really need sorting. Can't imagine what it'll look like colour coded either, maybe a bit too 'bubbley'?

 

[Jonny1*2]

the black bits look ok to me. The lights look meaner and it does have a megane 250 look about it which isn't a bad thing.

 

[whatisjustis]

It's growing on me too, I quite like it now, however those wheels and black nose really need sorting. Can't imagine what it'll look like colour coded either, maybe a bit too 'bubbley'?

Some one did a fab photoshop of just this.

It's in a thread somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.

 

[mattyjones]

i no what you mean about the bumper but i love the colour and them seats look good

 

[Poopensharten]

Don't think there were any doubts it was going drive brilliantly. That's what Renaultsport do.

But the looks are terrible. I'd say it's uglier than a ph1 172.

lol @ you

 

[Alan]

Daniel don't hate son.

Cat D (light front end, bumper and headlamp) AMV8 through the auction tonight, 'insider' reckons it'll go for less thank 25,000 cat faces..

 

[Poopensharten]

Daniel don't hate son.

Cat D (light front end, bumper and headlamp) AMV8 through the auction tonight, 'insider' reckons it'll go for less thank 25,000 cat faces..

Flol!

No hate atall sir just humor at the haters of the fastest Renault Sport:sleepy:

 

[Alan]

Flol!

No hate atall sir just humor at the haters of the fastest Renault Sport:sleepy:

Ah ok..wee daks!!

Page me back btw!!

 

[CrippsCorner]

I like it but that black nose bugs me

Who will be the first person to colour code one :clown:

 

[ash26ace]

Loved it as soon as i saw it.
I bet the majority will changed their mind in the end

 

[alanc1000]

why is the 0-60 not improved? its lighter and has more torque?

the top speed is improved a fair bit.

 

[Jonny1*2]

^^^ to what? whats the point in that though really? its sub 100 speeds and how it gets there that is more important surely?

 

[oska]

I thought BHP improved top end and torque improved acceleration as a general rule. I think the green is f**king awful, looks like a Softmint and it is seriously ugly. It may look better in black with that unpainted bit at the front.

 

[JonC]

Another glowing report from iMotor
http://issue.imotormag.co.uk/1M4a03040fc71bd808.cde/page/14

 

[jesus]

Damn ugly, and the cup is plain as owt inside. Nice writeup though, interesting to read (albeit briefly) about the Clio GT.

 

[Chris V6 255]

Just been down to my local Renault & they have 2 RS200's in.
One White & one Alien Green.
They do look alot better in the metal!!!!
I think Alien Green is my new favorite colour!!!!!!!

 

[jayxx83]

I think the 0-60 is not improved due to shortening the gear ratios in first second and third.

I really like the sound of the clio 200 cup. The only clio i would realistically consider after my 182 ff cup pack. The 200 defo eclipses the competition imo for all out fun, and you cant really question the build quality now.

 

[mccabe172]

Could do with being a bit faster, that is my only gripe.

 

[kevin.s]

still not keen on them.

 

[Alan]

Could do with being a bit faster, that is my only gripe.

You've driven one then?

I've got an R27 just now and trust me day to day its a far better car than my 182 ever was, point to point it's a faster car.