Renault Clio Hatchback Renaultsport 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Try and find a faster more driver focussed new car for the money.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap performance car with minimal running costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can't really be faulted as a driver's car at home blasting along tricky B roads or track work. Lack of ABS and traction control makes greasy roads entertaining.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rapid point to point car when hooked up.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Build quality is better than the 80's equivalent R5 Turbo but still not on a par with the Type R.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a little Clio with 172 bhp on tap, a proper hooligan's car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Adequate, ride is firm but no backbreaker.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Full cat 1 factory fitted system, only missing a tracker.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    The whole car rattles, engine knocks when accelerating hard in 1st and 2nd.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No