Drivers republic clio 200 cup

[Ian_182]

http://www.drivers-republic.com/dr_tv/index.cfm?videoid=48552c14e7794deebaf9294018cdf23f&area=videos

Great little video from these guys.

These new clio's are growing on me a bit now...

 

[conneh]

Seemed like he likes it.
Looks good.

 

[Lee]

I'm waiting to hear from my local dealer to see if I can sensibly swap mine for one.

 

[Phill1978]

great review.. he is completley right about track v road on overtakes etc..

 

[jon_r]

It would be pretty immense if it had a diff. Its spinning the inside wheel all the time. 200R anyone?

 

[Fletcher]

Good review.

 

[mark1989]

great review i think im slowly being converted into liking it the more i see it

ps i now want 1 ha

 

[J4mes]

Good review, i think the front end is growing on me.

Really like the Alien green

 

[Gaz_]

Looking good tbf!!

 

[ForceIndia]

Sounds like a good drive, 20% more torque at low revs should feel more urgent. Wonder if the the 200 with cup packs gets the quicker steering rack, or just the cup? Still think it looks hideous next to the 197.

 

[richy22]

I hope you can turn the beep off??

 

[Ian_182]

That beep would get on my nerves

 

[Gaz_]

only a smidge before the limiter, not sure why he kept hitting it tbh?!

 

[theduck]

I'm waiting to hear from my local dealer to see if I can sensibly swap mine for one.

Lee... its ugly!! lol

One thing I will say, its gonna be very firm ride!

 

[Whiteley]

Good video and very promising!

 

[Gaz_]

Nowt wrong with that. I Had coilovers fitted to mine a month after. Stiff = Win. Ask your bird

 

[ForceIndia]

Lee... its ugly!! lol

One thing I will say, its gonna be very firm ride!

The white cup looks ace, the 200 looks like the work experience boy with special needs designed the front.

 

[Gaz_]

We need a side by side of a 197/200. Chop chop!!!

 

[Munson]

Positive impressions but I didn't expect anything else. They have completely fucked up the front end, but it wouldn't stop me buying one.

Lloyds Car Select have the 200Cup listed at £13,400

 

[kevin.s]

I hope you can turn the beep off??

+ 1
its growing on me but it still has a long way to go before i would accually spend money on it though.

 

[Gaz_]

197 Win.

197 Win. 2-0.

Although, its looks OK in the vid...

I soooooooooooooooooooooooooo want a GW cup. It hurts

 

[theduck]

Nowt wrong with that. I Had coilovers fitted to mine a month after. Stiff = Win. Ask your bird

LMAO. I am just thinking of his back. Commuting in and out of Birmingham in something that stiff wont be good for him at his age :clown:

 

[Needster]

It's actually growing on me... Quite liking the green. Good review, hope a local dealer gets one in so I can get my mucky paws on it. :evil:

 

[mini_nick]

Looking forward to having a go in one dont think ill be getting one any time soon when im trying to buy a house though!

 

[Tav]

Could always buy the springs and dampers from Renault for your 197 if you wanted a little upgrade without going for crappy after market stuff.

 

[Mr Burns]

I'm keener now, until I looked at that front again! Ouch!!

 

[fuel_slut]

Proper review that, good vid. I want one, but the front just looks awful.

 

[Renault Davey Boy]

Do you think they are trying for evo or the new focus look with that black grill theme to try and make it look more aggresive its not working

 

[jack_davey]

Regardless of how it drives it still looks god awful!

My particular dislikes are:

-front end looks like a poorly modified 197
-wheels look like tsw/fox racing crap courtesy of halfords
-that green colour makes it look like a 'wannabe' focus RS

 

[Tav]

They had to change the front to fit with the Twingo/Megane. It was never going to stay the same. The 197 shares obvious design features with the 182/old megane (plastic grills)...so that look is gone and won't be coming back.

The green looks pretty different to the Focus...green is cool now any way...997 GT3RS anyone?

I'm not keen on the wheels...larger turini's ftw hehe

 

[Ian_182]

I must admit im finding it hard to look at the front end.

 

[cosmicremedy]

The white cup looks ace, the 200 looks like the work experience boy with special needs designed the front.

Side by side, that trophy looks better...

 

[R20 CWH]

whats with the stupid yellow lining round the rev counter.

 

[Revels]

Colour isnt spot on as I got bored trying to match it, but this look sooooo much better.

 

[Pete.]

I'll have to see what it's like i n the flesh. It only took me two years to get round to liking the 197 so give me another 2 years and I might be convinced. Still prefer GW or LY.

 

[theduck]

certainly looks better colourcoded at the front but still not right.

 

[Christophe]

the 200 seems quite bit lower standard than the 197

 

[jon_r]

I can't stand where the existing shape front wing meets the new bumper/headlight. The line doesn't flow at all.

 

[Mr Burns]

I'd like to see an Alien Green one with the bumpers colour-coded, lowered with black 197 wheels... Just to see if I could be convinced that I could like it!!

 

[ForceIndia]

I'd like to see an Alien Green one with the bumpers colour-coded, lowered with black 197 wheels... Just to see if I could be convinced that I could like it!!

Doubt it would look as good as yours, the front of the 200 just doesn't fit the rest of the car IMO.