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Renault Clio Renaultsport (2001-2005) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £13,040 - £15,335
Used prices £1,736 - £10,825
Road tax cost £385
Insurance group 31 - 33
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 374 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Performance and involvement

CONS

Motorway ride is rather harsh

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Hot hatch buyers haven’t had it so good since the 1980s. Every manufacturer worth their salt has a performance version of their supermini or small hatch. This is Renault’s and it’s one of the best in the business. The 172 was the original car – launched in 2001 – and was a very accomplished hot-hatch offering focused performance at a reasonable price.

A Cup version was launched in 2002 aimed at serious driving enthusiasts who wanted a car, without frills or luxuries, that they could throw around a race track. 2003 saw the model receive 10 bhp extra and a name change to 182. And as a final flourish, Renault launched a ‘Trophy’ model in mid 2005. Just 500 of these cars were available with sports suspension and Recaro bucket seats.