Will we see a new Clio V6?

[MTM]

Hi guys,

I currently drive a civic sport but I want to get something a bit 'special' when I trade it in. I had my heart set on a clio V6 but I don't want to go 2nd hand so I'm hoping that a new clio V6 based on the new 197 will be released. I'm hoping some of you might have connections which could shed any light on apparent claims made by the head of Renault Sport that the V6 may well make a return to the clio lineup. I'd wait for the V6 if it's confirmed, otherwise I'm thinking R32 or Audi TT.

Cheers all

 

[tidyclio]

far as i've heard don't think renault have any plans on making one which will be good news for v6 owners.
sure someone will be more informed

 

[Ross M]

there are still V6's left for sale brand new iirc.

 

[Laura]

humm a civic sport to a V6 bit of a jump there mate, dont you think your best off gettin sumit a little more sensible. the 197 looks to be good.

pus goin from a jap car to a french one your in 4 a massive shock in quality.
R32 whats the point its a wanabe R34 you can get R32s for around 5k now
and a TT bit girlie imo

 

[Ad]

for 5k???? Think your mistaken. typo???

 

[tameracingdriver]

I guess its possible we might see one. After all Nissan made a Micra V6 in a similar vain so it is possible on that chassis (although it was never released to the general public IIRC).

I think if a new V6 was released it would almost be a certainty to use the 3.5 V6 lump from the 350Z - and if it did, imagine the tuning possibilities!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I guess its possible we might see one. After all Nissan made a Micra V6 in a similar vain so it is possible on that chassis (although it was never released to the general public IIRC).

I think if a new V6 was released it would almost be a certainty to use the 3.5 V6 lump from the 350Z - and if it did, imagine the tuning possibilities!

Yeah , but would you need to tune it , lol

 

[edde]

It won't make a return as a Clio more lilyl as an alpine car and quite likly in a different shell maybe the Megan. They will want to do something as it was whilst a unprofitibale brand it lifted the brand it was the Concord of car production.

 

[Cam]

Didnt Renault say that there was no need for a new V6 as the new 197 is good enough?

 

[Scott]

humm a civic sport to a V6 bit of a jump there mate, dont you think your best off gettin sumit a little more sensible. the 197 looks to be good.

pus goin from a jap car to a french one your in 4 a massive shock in quality.
R32 whats the point its a wanabe R34 you can get R32s for around 5k now
and a TT bit girlie imo

I'm pretty sure he means a VW Golf R32!

 

[Cam]

we know what he means! but not for 5k!

 

[Scott]

no you've misunderstood me i was saying to taylor that MTM means a new golf r32, when it looks like taylor thought he was on about an old skyline.

 

[Cam]

doh!

 

[Scott]

 

[ChrisE]

Would be nice to see a new v6...

nice wide arches etc maybe even touching 300bhp!! :approve:

 

[TomS]

lol @ confusion

Im pretty certain you'd be better off pciking up a second hand low mileager vee 255 ..

but up to you

 

[Funkyjahooner]

humm a civic sport to a V6 bit of a jump there mate, dont you think your best off gettin sumit a little more sensible. the 197 looks to be good.

pus goin from a jap car to a french one your in 4 a massive shock in quality.
R32 whats the point its a wanabe R34 you can get R32s for around 5k now
and a TT bit girlie imo

^^^^^^ Who is that ??? Your Dad ???

I`m sure he is a big boy now and can decide if a civic to a V6 is sensible or not !

 

[Justin182]

I read in Auto Express not long ago that the renault bosses were not ruling out the possibilities of a new V6. Posted it on here and was apparently old news lol.

Dont know now

 

[Dan_cup]

^^^^^^ Who is that ??? Your Dad ???

I`m sure he is a big boy now and can decide if a civic to a V6 is sensible or not !

lol agreed

 

[Laura]

lol sorry confused about the golf skyline thing.
you can get skylines dirt cheap

just dont want to see any accidents

 

[lawrence]

humm a civic sport to a V6 bit of a jump there mate, dont you think your best off gettin sumit a little more sensible. the 197 looks to be good.

pus goin from a jap car to a french one your in 4 a massive shock in quality.
R32 whats the point its a wanabe R34 you can get R32s for around 5k now
and a TT bit girlie imo

if you are talking about skylines, how can an r32 be a wannabe if it was made before the r34? the r32 was just bettered over the years,

 

[Jeremy Townsend]

No new V6. Would be nice though. As glasgow says, there are some new ones left

 

[clio__chris]

ive heard rumours of renault making a car aimed at track use (like the spider)

dont know how much truth is in that tho

 

[gazcaddy]

^^^^^^ Who is that ??? Your Dad ???

I`m sure he is a big boy now and can decide if a civic to a V6 is sensible or not !

I was thinking the same

 

[MTM]

Thanks for all the replies, and I was referring to the VW R32

A civic sport to a Clio V6 is a big jump but I'm a big boy lol

I won't be changing car until late 2007, early 2008 should I decide to go for something within the v6 or R32 price bracket, which is why I was asking about the possibility of a new V6 - doubt there will be any new 255s then.

However, should the new 197 impress, I could be tempted, which would see me buy something within this price range nearer mid 2007. Not a fan of the new civic's interior or overall looks so the new Type R is most likely out of the running. I've also got issues with quality in my sport and had similar issues with my previous 1.4 civic - bought new- so I'm hoping going French wouldn't be a huge mistake. From what I've read, it seems that quality may be greatly improved with the new car (fingers crossed). I do like the current 182 and the fact that it's a genuine giant killer I think evo called it lol but I think the new 197 could LOOK better with a roof spoiler and more pronounced exhausts - just my personal preferences. Pricing should see off neds and boy racers buying them.