RENAULT UNVEILS NEW CLIO

Chris J · Feb 7, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQjSaKJjavQ

looks better when driving than in the original pics (sorry if the link has already been posted)

jmsonline · Feb 8, 2009

what an ugly thing!

Day · Feb 9, 2009

Just in time for the outgoing 197 to drop to an attractive used price.

Bring on the trumpets!

jamesybear · Feb 9, 2009

Arran_182 said:
Thats almost as bad as the new megane...

agreed +1

Munson · Feb 9, 2009

It looks good in that video. The 197 should look fantastic.

Nothing will ever ever ever be as thuper awesome as a 172/182 though (delete the one you don't own)

m4rkie23 · Feb 9, 2009

Cookie · Feb 9, 2009

Lazy f**king designers copying what Ford have been doing for years..

Start out with your supermini, then just stretch it out a bit and voila, a new car :/

Phill90 · Feb 9, 2009

ChrisRJ said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQjSaKJjavQ

looks better when driving than in the original pics (sorry if the link has already been posted)

The music sounds like something off a softcore porno
This looks huge compared to me much bigger than average hatchback

Ian · Feb 9, 2009

Can't wait for RS to get their hands on it, that is one ugly, uninspiring car. It's only saving grace is the non-central exhaust, that would really have got to me! Pisch.

Shorty_Irl · Feb 9, 2009

197gaz said:
Wont change the engine imo. They never have between phases...

Actually, Ive just been thinking about this. With the Megane 1 facelift they brought in the new 16v 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines phasing out the older 8v lumps. And with the Clio Mk2 they just added the 1.2 16v to the range along with the 1.4 16v. And with the Laguna 1 they added the 1.6 16v and replaced the 1.8 with a newer 1.8 16v. Well, in Ireland anyways, I cant speak to the UK market, though it is similar.

Anyways, its already grown on me. Depending on what lump they put into the GT and the sticker price in Ireland, I might just be up for one of these next year

SC03OTT · Feb 9, 2009

Shorty_Irl said:
Actually, Ive just been thinking about this. With the Megane 1 facelift they brought in the new 16v 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engines phasing out the older 8v lumps. And with the Clio Mk2 they just added the 1.2 16v to the range along with the 1.4 16v. And with the Laguna 1 they added the 1.6 16v and replaced the 1.8 with a newer 1.8 16v. Well, in Ireland anyways, I cant speak to the UK market, though it is similar.

Anyways, its already grown on me. Depending on what lump they put into the GT and the sticker price in Ireland, I might just be up for one of these next year

I think he was talking about RenaultSport models only. There has never been an engine change when a face lifted model has been released.

fuel_slut · Feb 9, 2009

Love Mk1's love mk2 ph1 + 2, still dont like the the mk3 styling although slowly coming round to like the 197. Looking at the GT model I think the 197 styling will be pretty cool.

Shorty_Irl · Feb 9, 2009

SC03OTT said:
I think he was talking about RenaultSport models only. There has never been an engine change when a face lifted model has been released.

Ah ok, fair enough. Not a good time to mention the 182 then :rasp:

Im only kidding, I know its the same engine with a few extra horsies

roastbeef · Feb 10, 2009

Looks good, they just need to bring the V6 back now!

Brett · Feb 11, 2009

I'll decide when I see one in the metal.

Gaz_ · Feb 11, 2009

SC03OTT said:
I think he was talking about RenaultSport models only. There has never been an engine change when a face lifted model has been released.

Indeed

Shady-F · Feb 11, 2009

i like it tbh since i've accepted all small cars are getting bigger lol but there is still something about this what i like

BioHzrd · Feb 11, 2009

Looks pish ! Mk3 Ph1s FTMFW !

Craig · Feb 11, 2009

not my cuppa

Alexander · Feb 11, 2009

Its okay.

daydotz · Feb 11, 2009

BioHzrd said:
Looks pish ! Mk3 Ph1s FTMFW !

id have to agree with you

renault have runined it

Brett · Feb 11, 2009

I think this MK3 PH2 will start many a MK3 PH1 v PH2 tread.

Can O' Worms for many years to come...

steveV6 · Feb 20, 2009

roastbeef said:
Looks good, they just need to bring the V6 back now!

Never:nono:

Guppy · Feb 20, 2009

Not a fan

Lack of Speedlines FTL...

MistaT · Feb 21, 2009

I like mk3s but this new GT just looks utterly s**t.
It's just a crappy end of range special edition pile of turd like the campus sport was...

aberdeen172sport · Feb 21, 2009

i don't like it to be honest!
alot of, if not all car manufacturers do this, spending too much time on what technology and extras they can fit in it, jeoparding its looks and style.
i think they got it bang on with the mk2, the ph1 172 was an amazing car, then they improved on it with the ph2, then from the ph2 172 improving right through to the 182 trophy.
i think the mk3 ph1 started off pretty well but just looks to have taken a nose dive! i was hoping they'd have gone the other way and sharpened it off making it look more aggressive (as done with mk2 ph1 and 2)
early days yet though, maybe the ph3 or mk4, or even a v6 version will turn it around, i hope so coz renaultsport have been really making an impact lately with the megane and twingo versions

digsy · Feb 22, 2009

Arran_182 said:
Thats almost as bad as the new megane...

i agree, not liking this 1 bit:dapprove:

n-dre · Feb 23, 2009

New RS:

ClaneO · Feb 23, 2009

i think it looks pretty mint from them pics but would need more detailed ones to make judgement

Jakey · Feb 23, 2009

Needs to look a little more mean IMO! The twin Exhaust and diffuser on the current 197 is what makes the 197 stand out!

cleo · Feb 23, 2009

I know the pics are bad quality, more from what I seen the GT looks better than the RS.

Munson · Feb 23, 2009

I think the RS looks awesome. RE: diffuser, it looks like it still has one to me?

kev182cup · Feb 23, 2009

It just looks like a face lifted 197 really. I hope they keep it a 2 litre engine and lose some weight off it. Like say 200 kg but can't see it.
Should start a poll and send it to renna cos we are the people who will be buying the thing.

BioHzrd · Feb 23, 2009

they should just make and R27.R ! f**k the emmisions regs lol !

Munson · Feb 23, 2009

kev172cup said:
It just looks like a face lifted 197 really.

That's probably because it is a facelifted 197?

Scottydog · Feb 23, 2009

kev172cup said:
It just looks like a face lifted 197 really. I hope they keep it a 2 litre engine and lose some weight off it. Like say 200 kg but can't see it. Should start a poll and send it to renna cos we are the people who will be buying the thing.

Roy Munson said:
That's probably because it is a facelifted 197?

LOL

BioHzrd · Feb 23, 2009

I still say theve went backwards....The now Ph1 Mk3 is the Ph2 Mk2 and the Ph2 Mk3 is the Ph1 Mk2 !

backwards i tell you !!!!

Gaz_ · Feb 23, 2009

:S:clown:

kev182cup · Feb 23, 2009

Roy Munson said:
That's probably because it is a facelifted 197?

Well the thread suggested an all new Clio smart c**t. So then why are people talking about new engines and stuff cos if it was just a facelift then nothing else will change.

Gaz_ · Feb 23, 2009

doooooooooo

Can you not still see its a Clio MK3? (look at the side profiles etc) its only a nip and tuck, different lights and bumpers

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