RE: Paris 2012: all new Clio Renaultsport
Discussion
I'll reserve total judgement until someone has driven it, however..
Having driven all the Renaultsport Clio's over the years their apeal was the fact that you had to drive it properly to get the best out of it. Anyone can put their foot down and flick a paddle!
I think I'd rather have an old Clio 182 Trophy or Clio 200 Cup and keep the change!
Having driven all the Renaultsport Clio's over the years their apeal was the fact that you had to drive it properly to get the best out of it. Anyone can put their foot down and flick a paddle!
I think I'd rather have an old Clio 182 Trophy or Clio 200 Cup and keep the change!
A point which may have not have been noticed - Renault are clearly gunning for the DSG Audi "S" models and Golf GTI. So obvious from the 5 door only configuration and what is an Automatic gearbox.
I don't like the sound of it - but it just might be good. The size of the badge is ridiculous.
I don't like the sound of it - but it just might be good. The size of the badge is ridiculous.
pmr01 said:
I would be willing to wager - based on previous form from RS - that when it comes out it, it'll be magnificent and we will all laugh at our initial reactions :-)
I agree. It will be a very capable and agile drivers car I'm sure.The simulated sounds through the speakers will always be utter gash though
Djw John said:
The turbo I understand, and blame legislation for.
The 5 door, I dont like but wouldnt be a dealbreaker for me.
The simulated noise, not a fan at all but nothing a quick disconnecting of a speaker wouldn't sort out I'm sure.
The auto only? Not a chance. Thats what will stop me ever having one. Which is a crying shame as I've had/have too many RenaultSports!
This is exactly what I was going to type almost word for word. The 5 door, I dont like but wouldnt be a dealbreaker for me.
The simulated noise, not a fan at all but nothing a quick disconnecting of a speaker wouldn't sort out I'm sure.
The auto only? Not a chance. Thats what will stop me ever having one. Which is a crying shame as I've had/have too many RenaultSports!
5 door - Not needed or wanted but it's disguised quite well.
Turbo - suprised renault held out as long as they did so expected it.
Noise - As above, 2 seconds to unplug it and then a decent exhaust system will hopefully give you the exhaust note of the Mini JCW editions with the turbo crackle
That gearbox destroys it for me though, I'll stick with my 172 Cup thank's, perfect blend of oldschool and modern enough to live with.
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