Renaultsport Clio 200 Turbo (2012)

PraxxtorCruel · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:13

I actually like the look of it. What I don't get is, everytime the majority of a forum likes a particular car design, I don't and vice versa. O'well at least I'll be driving cars that are rare on the road, well perhaps not this one but others

dwarf · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:19

Mr_Sukebe said:
How much does it weigh?

It weighs around 100kg less than the previous generation clio apparently.

alexthecheese · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:24

I like it, looks good.

spaz · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:10

Can't wait, will be a great car.

Ev0 · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:15

I reckon it'll be alright, but guess we'll just have to see when it's released if it's any good

Skeeter · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:19

I like the styling, and I like the 1.6.

But the DSG is the killer. A nice and complicated French gearbox? No thanks!

nanospider · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:57

Has to be a special edition in the works with a manual box surely?

I'll compromise on the 5 doors, the turbo engine and the soundracer v8 but please don't force a DCT box on me, i live somewhere hilly!

NathWraith · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:58

I think it looks awful.

rare · 28 Sep 2012 at 18:45

Everyone's going to want a late registered current 200. What have they done

*sob*. I'm going to go and look at photos of some v6 clios to make me feel better.

Skeeter · 28 Sep 2012 at 18:48

nanospider said:
Has to be a special edition in the works with a manual box surely?

The official word is that all RS Clios will have the flappy paddles.

I imagine any special editions will just be based around increased power remaps.

nichorob · 28 Sep 2012 at 18:54

Looks absolutely dreadful. Too much along with the engine changes.

Tesla · 28 Sep 2012 at 18:59

Looks like one of those bomb/bullet things from Super Mario.

Jono8 · 28 Sep 2012 at 20:29

I like it

Something like a 1.6 Turbo is a must these days for a car like this due to fuel economy and emissions.

Muffin` · 28 Sep 2012 at 20:40

alexisonfire · 28 Sep 2012 at 20:47

Not keen on the styling yet, but i think thats the case with most of the RS clio's that are released (197/200). One thing that is clear that its going to be rather awesome to drive. Huge difference in torque compared to the 200, same BHP and a bit lighter. And going by RS's recent releases it should handle rather well too.

Not sure about the paddle box though

matthab · 29 Sep 2012 at 09:15

I like it, given I have a dsg box in my Cupra it's a brilliant piece of kit.

Berger · 29 Sep 2012 at 09:30

alexisonfire said:
Not keen on the styling yet, but i think thats the case with most of the RS clio's that are released (197/200). One thing that is clear that its going to be rather awesome to drive. Huge difference in torque compared to the 200, same BHP and a bit lighter. And going by RS's recent releases it should handle rather well too.

Not sure about the paddle box though

That was what set Renault apart from all the others though, keeping the N/A engine and throttle response over the other marques turbocharged engines.

How can they make it lighter, presumably safer and not turn it into a super tinny noisy hateful box to drive on the motorway would be my question!

[FnG]magnolia · 29 Sep 2012 at 10:12

The seats look comfy. That's the most positive thing I can come up with

flibbage0 · 29 Sep 2012 at 10:22

Looks horrible from the front.

No manual gearbox, what on earth were they thinking?

Isn't that a major selling point of the RS Clio?

Also are these DSG/tiptronic/sexytronic gearboxes considerably more economical than manual ones. I have a feeling that when they test them and put them through the economy cycle, they adjust the software to make it extremely economical.

Relentless81 · 29 Sep 2012 at 12:55

I like it, engine is a good thing but it is a shame the factory tuned NA engines are a thing of the past, shame about the gearbox