Renault Clio Renaultsport (2001-2005) review
At a glance
Price new | £13,040 - £15,335 |
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Used prices | £1,680 - £10,505 |
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
Performance and involvement
Motorway ride is rather harsh
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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.