RE: New Renault Clio Renaultsport Spied
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doogz said:
VR46 said:
doogz said:
VR46 said:
Doesn't appeal to me at all, but then again it is only a renault so why should it?
Because they make some of the best FWD cars about, and this is a car website?
Are you struggling with this?
thing is my 172 is the 1st renault ive bought, so you dont even need to be a fan boy to know that the renaultsports have recieved high praise form lots of reviews for handling.
aspen said:
The pictures here look slightly more Renaultsporty but still hideous.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/spied-renault...
Yup, seems like PH have the wrong pics. You can clearly see the F1 wing inspired front spoiler and rear diffuser, with rectangle exhaust tips. Quite interesting, car seems to have a better stance too.http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/spied-renault...
If there's one criticism that's universally acknowledged over at the RenaultSport forums, it's the lack of torque this car has. The turbo should remedy that.
Another observation I've made from my frequent visits to the RS forum is that the majority of members consider the RS Megane as an upgrade to the RS Clio. They like the increase in speed, interior room and don't seem to mind the turbo at all. It seems Renault have listened to buyers and have worked out what the majority seem to want. Sure you'll get people who are steadfast NA fans and don't mind the smaller package, but Renault are chasing sales without harming the RenaultSport brand image here, it's a careful balancing act.
My only worry is this car will weigh significantly more than the current car. Although we've been told it's going to be lighter, stiffer and quicker. I'll therefore reserve judgement.
I hope they go nuts with the Cup version. And I'm not sure why people are complaining about a possible DSG style box, it's just an option for people who want that.
If Peugeot wants a slice of the pie, I'd suggest they bring out a serious 208 Rallye. And change that stupidly obtrusive steering wheel.
As for how this car looks, I don't see what all the negativity is about. More of the same pointless PHer moaning for the sake of moaning I think.
Edited by Hellbound on Tuesday 12th June 19:58
not sure about those rear 'hips' - looks a bit like a Toyota Auris thingumbyjig...difficult to see all of the above being a move in the right direction but guess we'll have to wait and see...my own view and judging by some of the comments here would seem that the current model is pretty much bang on, just wish Renault would make strides in build quality and reliabilty not just chic design..still..Renault Sport models are £ for £ best value hoot and genuinely great cars when they're on song
The only criticisms of the previos RS Clios were that they were bloody expensive to get more power and the gearboxes were a bit fragile.
I still wouldn't have the new one with the turbo and DSG, though.
There's some potential for it to look decent under that wrap, but that won't make up for the rest!!
On a brighter note, might get to see some racing in the Castle Combe Saloons in a few years when the prices come down. I'm sure the lack of Clios at the moment is due to them being too expensive to tune to make them competitive.
I still wouldn't have the new one with the turbo and DSG, though.
There's some potential for it to look decent under that wrap, but that won't make up for the rest!!
On a brighter note, might get to see some racing in the Castle Combe Saloons in a few years when the prices come down. I'm sure the lack of Clios at the moment is due to them being too expensive to tune to make them competitive.
The Obeast said:
doogz said:
VR46 said:
doogz said:
VR46 said:
Doesn't appeal to me at all, but then again it is only a renault so why should it?
Because they make some of the best FWD cars about, and this is a car website?Are you struggling with this?
thing is my 172 is the 1st renault ive bought, so you dont even need to be a fan boy to know that the renaultsports have recieved high praise form lots of reviews for handling.
(I don't really like Renaults either FYI)
How can a car not even released get immediately their performance version? R.S in this case.
These are tests with a basic Clio 4 shell testing suspensions or some other part for the R.S IMO.
And the Clio 4 will look similar to the ZOE,better looking than the current Clio imo,remember when that came out everybody said is s
t ugly too.
And as long as it will have 220 bhp and a turbo engine,it will be enough to keep up with the rivals,the paddle box is wrong as is a DSG in a 180 hp Polo but i think they may have gotten bored making drivers cars for the last 10 years so now following the concurrence.
These are tests with a basic Clio 4 shell testing suspensions or some other part for the R.S IMO.
And the Clio 4 will look similar to the ZOE,better looking than the current Clio imo,remember when that came out everybody said is s
t ugly too. And as long as it will have 220 bhp and a turbo engine,it will be enough to keep up with the rivals,the paddle box is wrong as is a DSG in a 180 hp Polo but i think they may have gotten bored making drivers cars for the last 10 years so now following the concurrence.
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