The exterior of the Clio 197 is (in my opinion) a work of art....they look so perfectly proportioned yet compact. I really like these cars from a visual perspective.
I’ve got a black one and the exhausts look soooooo sexy. It’s a brilliant car to drive if you’re going all out (if you have a safe road or track to do it) but for general use it’s a bumpy fuel guzzler.
But if they charged VW prices people would say would you pay 25 grand for a Renault ? And there lies the problem the alpine a110 is an engineering master class but at 50 k everyone one says I de rather buy Porsche. Too many brand whores in the uk that care about the badge more than the car
@@lightningleaf23 you're right bro, it acc gets really frustrating for us car guys. I always find myself having to justify the brand to my friends everytime I talk about a good car to them. The only shit I give is how a car makes me feel as the driver behind the wheel, I couldn't care any less about what brand it is. All these brand whores need to get nuked.
induction kit? lol no sorry brad it's a cheap shitty filter from Halfords or eBay on the end of the pipe where the airbox should be, sucking in hot air from the back of the engine lol
The Clio Rs 200 is the one to go for, one the best hot hatches ever. The 197 is still very good considering it's age. Shouldn't be compared to a Golf but would still rinse a similar aged standard one on a B road or track.
I had one. Put 300 000 km on it. Did not have any engine problems. Just did all the normal services. Best little car ever. Handling is spot on. Went onto a megane rs 265. RS for life 😎
I want to buy next car, sporty Renault. And I am currently in dilemma thinking between Clio RS 197 or Megane MKIII tce 180hp/dci 160 hp. I don't know which to buy...
It’s not a blown diffuser😂😂 it’s just a regular one, adds 40kg of downforce at top end which is why they never added a top spoiler standard. And the vents in the wing are also for front downforce not brake coolers as so many people think
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I've had a Mk5 GTI, now have a Clio 182. Found the Golf a nice car to drive but not that much fun, and the one i had was nothing but trouble. Put me off VAG cars a but tbh, and I've had a few over the years. The 197's are cheap because the gearboxes suffer from weak synchros, and the front suspension while really clever, costs a bit to maintain as its a swivel hub set up. You can get them from 2k but buying a cheap one is usually buying problems, these cars take abuse but don't like neglect.
Yeah I do, after 9 months in the Golf I was bored of it and fed up of the constant issues. Had the Clio 2 years now and love driving it as much now as I did the day I bought it. The only downsides are it feels a bit cheap and the belt service is expensive.
@@stacymitchell6453 i agree Golf mk5 is so boring, has no ability whatsoever, only for boys who think better built interior means better fun factor and performance
Am Singh I’d say to drive the Mk5 it is very competent, it’s smooth and it does handle very well, better than the Mk3 and 4 however as good as it is, it’s not exciting to drive. It just lacks character, and has plenty of issues like the balance shafts, cracked turbos, pcv valves, cam followers, electronic modules and rust, lots of rust. Soft touch plastics and solid sounding door shut gives a perception of quality, but sadly they don’t make the tough cars they used to. Having owned 10 Golfs mk1 to 5, it put me off buying another.
IMO It's a great looker of a hot hatch,but just not a patch on the German stuff,which your very well aware of Brad! 👍😎 You should seriously try & blag a go in a Scooby,Evo or something Japanese,seriously avoid FORD'S! 😜
Great video mate! now all you need to drive is a megane rs cuz thats a proper beast and probably the best hot hatch you can get for relatively little money.
Trkači auto za stazu brate, ne za jurcanje gradom i prigradskim cestama. Autić za zavoje, sjajan usis i ispuh za više okretaje. NA STAZI .! ❤ svoj RS 200 , ispušni ventil za vikend .RRRRRRR bip ,super 🏆🐏🇨🇵♥️🎯🦄🐓🌺
He says then the traction control off but I don’t think it has traction control! Mine definitely doesn’t. He seems uncomfortable driving it and he should do on a road like that, take it to a track and test it properly mate! It’s a great car which actually takes some skill to drive. I’ve had faster cars and I’m definitely not driving this as well as I know I can yet but with fuel prices and cameras everywhere, good luck getting some practise in! Black is definitely the best colour for this car and silver by far the ugliest. And please rip that shitty air filter out, it’s embarrassing.
So where are the just over 2k cars you mention ? You showed a few at 2.5 ? Steering on that car sounds broke too. There shouldnt be any dead zone at all. The electric power steering is only really light at slow speeds too
the thing is my clio's glove box stays closed. remember the fact that you compared the 197 (which has already aged) with the 182 which aged even more. these cars would have felt very different when they first came out.
Me and my friend, met this other friend of mine who had new car.. we were ~20 and it was very nice to have a car, even old.. but he had new Clio rs.. and he was (well still is) rally driver.. anyway, my other friend didnt know that and thought it is just regular Clio.. we went for a drive... he screamed like a little girl in the first corner out ot village:) Btw clio friend owned and drove a car since he was 10-11.. i remember bcs that is when i met him:) he drove some old rwd polish fiat or whatever was that little thing:) so at 20 he was seasoned driver:)
Mate I have the same car and I can tell you that steering should not have any room and when you go faster steering is heavier and you have a great feeling-that car needs service
That's why they're cheap. But thanks to people that don't trust them other people can buy them cheap and trash them on track without any problems. Just look at how many Renault Sports serve as rentals at the Nordschleife.
Review a good example, not a shitter with a £20 cone filter and dodgy steering lol. Not being an arse but everybody who’s driven both will tell you Megane/Clio RS’s are far more involving cars than their German rivals. I personally had a 182 for 2 years and didn’t have a single problem with it. I think the people that hate on French cars have never owned one or owned a cheap example for a run about. Currently have a mk2 Leon cupra and its the least involving car I’ve owned. Steerings WAY lighter than the clios. Kinda have no idea where the limits are
You need to be careful they do a 2.0 vvt and they do the 197. The engine is completely different apart from the displacement, stroke and bore are completely different.
I bought a clio 2009 for a 1st car and its like a curse! We really need be more patience when it comes to choosing and decision making. Im talking about us that choose clio we all have similarity we made same mistakes.
They got the gearing all wrong on the early 197’s 134mph flat out and slower up there than the ole 182 cup. To heavy with little more hp than the out going 182 in reality no where near the claimed 197 hp.
I'll tell u why they are so cheap after owning one. Fuel pump stopped working on mine then the electric boot wouldn't open then one of the cylinder went down took it to Renault in Cardiff they put on to computer to fix which it did intill I got half way dwn motorway lol. Apart from that it's a 140 mph car which handles well
The Clio compares to the polo, and the Megan’s compares to the golf. But the Clio is more than a match for the golf as lighter and runs the same power, whilst being roughly 50bhp up on the polo. I have a 200cup and recently did a Porsche only track day at brands. Whilst nowhere near quick enough to overtake anything, more than kept a badly driven 911 honest in the bends. Great cars, cup model stick tyres upgraded brakes love it.
You should consider test driving a Civic Type R mate before settling for a MK 5 GTI the latter is a nice car but very dull in comparison, drove both back to back and decided on the fn2 Type R have had it couple years now and never get tired of that VTEC howl and being able to rev to 8000 rpm :) Only downsides are they don't have a great deal of torque so need to be revved and are very firm riding cars but there also a lot cheaper than the Mk 5 GTI and probably a lot more reliable.
Prove your covered to drive and other cars on your insurance policy and you can take my r26... I didn't think under 25s can drive other cars separately to there policy?
My mate had an 02 plate one in black..and he enjoyed it..and fitted a nice little system in it/yellow fogs/custom exhaust etc. Yeah it was a little small..but nippy..and nimble around corners....He also did the same little things with a Saxo....For the price of a Clio as shown in the video..you can also get a MK5 TDI..or the GT-140/170..or an FR TDI for the same price, give or take....
Yes 100%. Something wrong with that car. I have a Clio 3 200 and the steering is really sharp. The 200 is a better car in every respect than the 197. Small improvements, but overall makes it sooo much better. 197's still great though!
@@FEGTTTSDH dont need to. It's a awful interior. Why would I want to feel like I'm driving around in a work van. Even without wood or heated seats theres many many hot hatches with 10 x interior quality and looks
Sheds show abit of respect to it I don't think you know what your on about.. with the right driver 197 would be quicker 👍 I think it would be more planted around corners..
The clio would see a fn2 civic off.. mate had a 220bhp civic tyre r with lsd an remap an my diesel a3 190bhp would smoke it so clio would embarrass it if you can drive it right!! 👍
Yea it's pretty crap ! The recaro Seats are some of the best if you get them but the rest is just so cheap. Even more so if you don't have the climate control and have some 80s style knobs
I bought a clio 2009 for a 1st car and its like a curse! We really need be more patience when it comes to choosing and decision making. Im talking about us that choose clio we all have similarity we made same mistakes.
@@pheasantpluckersson2138 why would I be a fanboy ? Renault's cause nothing but pain and empty pockets. Still some of the best handling hatches though and the new Mégane is fastest hothatch round there .
Andrew Yoxall but for not a lot more money you can buy a Mk5 golf gti that handles just as well or better standard, easily mappable to 300bhp with minor mods And you don’t have to keep picking bits up that fall off or sit in an awful interior 👍🏻
Because of my pre-judgement on the french car stereotype. At first glance I read that as "Why is this Renault Clio 197 such a HEAP?" *Not my actual view of the car I should add*
Stupid to compare a £2000 197 which would have taxi mileage to a mk5 gti which is twice the price with high mileage??.... a mk 4 gti would be a better comparison don’t u think??
Great video, coming from a VW family I've always been biased too but for whatever reason I like Clios too, but as second cars. Would like to see you test something more economical, maybe a GTD or up! GTI? Keep up the great work 👍👍
Or even a 320d or C Class, I was looking at buying an old c class estate recently and it had nearly 200bhp but still returned 60+ mpg and cost £30 tax. More than comparable to a little hatchback. Especially as you liked the mk5's comfort so much 😅😅
The exterior of the Clio 197 is (in my opinion) a work of art....they look so perfectly proportioned yet compact. I really like these cars from a visual perspective.
Me too!
I’ve got a black one and the exhausts look soooooo sexy. It’s a brilliant car to drive if you’re going all out (if you have a safe road or track to do it) but for general use it’s a bumpy fuel guzzler.
If Renault made cars with better interiors they would probs have more fans..
But if they charged VW prices people would say would you pay 25 grand for a Renault ? And there lies the problem the alpine a110 is an engineering master class but at 50 k everyone one says I de rather buy Porsche. Too many brand whores in the uk that care about the badge more than the car
@@lightningleaf23 you're right bro, it acc gets really frustrating for us car guys. I always find myself having to justify the brand to my friends everytime I talk about a good car to them. The only shit I give is how a car makes me feel as the driver behind the wheel, I couldn't care any less about what brand it is. All these brand whores need to get nuked.
@@lightningleaf23 I mean you can get cheap Mazda's with tons of extras or a type R civic with nicer interior, more extras, nicer seats etc
Well the 197 sport is built for handling and speed plus very light car
i dont think its because of the interior, look at all the japanease cars with bad interior that became overrated at this point
induction kit? lol no sorry brad it's a cheap shitty filter from Halfords or eBay on the end of the pipe where the airbox should be, sucking in hot air from the back of the engine lol
InsideByte 😂😂😂hush
The Clio Rs 200 is the one to go for, one the best hot hatches ever. The 197 is still very good considering it's age. Shouldn't be compared to a Golf but would still rinse a similar aged standard one on a B road or track.
It is just me who likes both exterior and interior of the 197?😂
No!! Me too! Everyone talks about the interior and its ugly looks. I just like it very much!!😍 It’s clean and sporty
Exterior is gorgeous - especially my one in black with proper exhausts.
people dont know how to drive these cars. you need to sit at 7250 rpm buddy if you want to feel the power
You are comparing clio to the wrong car. It should be compared to polo, not the golf. Golf is in the different class. Cheers!
Bosko Pavlovic exactly my thoughts,if you look at a golf,you should compare it with the megane.
I had one. Put 300 000 km on it. Did not have any engine problems. Just did all the normal services. Best little car ever. Handling is spot on. Went onto a megane rs 265. RS for life 😎
I want to buy next car, sporty Renault. And I am currently in dilemma thinking between Clio RS 197 or Megane MKIII tce 180hp/dci 160 hp. I don't know which to buy...
@@Kodreanu23 get the 197 very good car. Revs to 8000rpm
@@Kodreanu23 Yup, what he says, get a 197 ;)
Is RS265 as reliable as Clio 197? At least let's say.
They don't rev to 8000 rpm, only if it's been mapped! More like 7500rpm standard and when at the correct temperature.
It’s not a blown diffuser😂😂 it’s just a regular one, adds 40kg of downforce at top end which is why they never added a top spoiler standard. And the vents in the wing are also for front downforce not brake coolers as so many people think
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Price reflects the quality of the interior plastic. But sounds great when you drive one . Best when your at the top end of the rev's
I've got a 197 now. Always been a VW fan but something about these just got me...
Mate what the fuck are you doing with youre seat, sit propperly
I've had a Mk5 GTI, now have a Clio 182. Found the Golf a nice car to drive but not that much fun, and the one i had was nothing but trouble. Put me off VAG cars a but tbh, and I've had a few over the years. The 197's are cheap because the gearboxes suffer from weak synchros, and the front suspension while really clever, costs a bit to maintain as its a swivel hub set up. You can get them from 2k but buying a cheap one is usually buying problems, these cars take abuse but don't like neglect.
You prefer the 182 over the mk5 golf gti?
Yeah I do, after 9 months in the Golf I was bored of it and fed up of the constant issues. Had the Clio 2 years now and love driving it as much now as I did the day I bought it. The only downsides are it feels a bit cheap and the belt service is expensive.
@@stacymitchell6453 i agree Golf mk5 is so boring, has no ability whatsoever, only for boys who think better built interior means better fun factor and performance
Am Singh I’d say to drive the Mk5 it is very competent, it’s smooth and it does handle very well, better than the Mk3 and 4 however as good as it is, it’s not exciting to drive. It just lacks character, and has plenty of issues like the balance shafts, cracked turbos, pcv valves, cam followers, electronic modules and rust, lots of rust. Soft touch plastics and solid sounding door shut gives a perception of quality, but sadly they don’t make the tough cars they used to. Having owned 10 Golfs mk1 to 5, it put me off buying another.
@@stacymitchell6453 ive had a gti mk5 man and dsg but not that exciting compared to clio rs, focus rs, type r or megan rs.
I've got the scirocco 2.0 TDI, but I come here every once in a while because I feel like I would enjoy clio RS much more
Go for a mini jcw. You’ll enjoy every goddamn ride
My mate had one, was a low mileage clean one, did a few track days in it
It shat a gearbox, and the master cylinder went and nearly killed him😂
Oh god no 😂😭
IMO It's a great looker of a hot hatch,but just not a patch on the German stuff,which your very well aware of Brad! 👍😎
You should seriously try & blag a go in a Scooby,Evo or something Japanese,seriously avoid FORD'S! 😜
Looks are EVERYTHING in this day and age, It's why the 197 WINS! ;)
Great video mate! now all you need to drive is a megane rs cuz thats a proper beast and probably the best hot hatch you can get for relatively little money.
I'd love to get one on!
Steering racks are common to go. I think this ones wasn't right with the dead spot.
I own one of these, it drives better than this guy can.
Trkači auto za stazu brate, ne za jurcanje gradom i prigradskim cestama. Autić za zavoje, sjajan usis i ispuh za više okretaje. NA STAZI .! ❤ svoj RS 200 , ispušni ventil za vikend .RRRRRRR bip ,super 🏆🐏🇨🇵♥️🎯🦄🐓🌺
I went from a mk4 to an fn2, not regretting it whatsoever, does lack torque but vtec makes it such a fun drive
Yeah I got an fn2 and wouldn't be without it. A good drivers car
james hibbert definitely underrated aren’t they pal
He says then the traction control off but I don’t think it has traction control! Mine definitely doesn’t. He seems uncomfortable driving it and he should do on a road like that, take it to a track and test it properly mate! It’s a great car which actually takes some skill to drive. I’ve had faster cars and I’m definitely not driving this as well as I know I can yet but with fuel prices and cameras everywhere, good luck getting some practise in! Black is definitely the best colour for this car and silver by far the ugliest. And please rip that shitty air filter out, it’s embarrassing.
12-14ks € in spain with 110ks km, not so cheap
Ep3 type r did 200bhp from a na car aswel
Still wanting to drive one 😂
@@BWTV get one of them on the channel!
I love my EP3 only trouble is they weigh a bit more than their Renault counterparts unless youve done some serious weight reduction
These go for 10k euro in Slovenia god damn
Sunny tires on clio sport. Bruhhhh throw the open air intake in the trash, it killed hp
I know they have a common gearbox issue
It's like 4000 to 6000 euro here
Having just got myself a mk7.5 fiesta ST, I still want one of these for a track build
Why the 197 is so cheap to buy... 20mpg the end
Very reasonable to be fair with an "old" 2.0L N.A engine (IMO)
@@Threewlz You're an idiot.. the F4R in my 17 year old Cup returns 45mpg age has nothing to do with it.
So where are the just over 2k cars you mention ? You showed a few at 2.5 ? Steering on that car sounds broke too. There shouldnt be any dead zone at all. The electric power steering is only really light at slow speeds too
Close enough mate don't you worry about that
Another sick video man! Always smiles in the Renault sports 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks man, definitely a fun drive
one of the best cars (fun)i ever drive
the thing is my clio's glove box stays closed. remember the fact that you compared the 197 (which has already aged) with the 182 which aged even more. these cars would have felt very different when they first came out.
Very nice review🤙🏽‼️
Thanks man! Cheers again 👌
ngl was really close to buying one of these but the deadzone killed it for me :(
you mean like rev zone?
Me and my friend, met this other friend of mine who had new car.. we were ~20 and it was very nice to have a car, even old.. but he had new Clio rs.. and he was (well still is) rally driver.. anyway, my other friend didnt know that and thought it is just regular Clio.. we went for a drive... he screamed like a little girl in the first corner out ot village:)
Btw clio friend owned and drove a car since he was 10-11.. i remember bcs that is when i met him:) he drove some old rwd polish fiat or whatever was that little thing:) so at 20 he was seasoned driver:)
Mate I have the same car and I can tell you that steering should not have any room and when you go faster steering is heavier and you have a great feeling-that car needs service
In brief, the answer is because every thing in it is cheap and of low build quality apart from the engine
how many forward gears does it have? 5 or 6?
6
I don't trust french reliability I would rather buy a civic type r ep3
Birmingham racing definitely 🙏
That's why they're cheap. But thanks to people that don't trust them other people can buy them cheap and trash them on track without any problems. Just look at how many Renault Sports serve as rentals at the Nordschleife.
It’s cheap for the same reason Nangkang tyres are cheap 😂💩💩💩💩💩💩
🤣😂🤣😂🤣 So so fookin true!!! 👍😁
Can you drive a car properly 🤣🤣
Review a good example, not a shitter with a £20 cone filter and dodgy steering lol. Not being an arse but everybody who’s driven both will tell you Megane/Clio RS’s are far more involving cars than their German rivals. I personally had a 182 for 2 years and didn’t have a single problem with it. I think the people that hate on French cars have never owned one or owned a cheap example for a run about. Currently have a mk2 Leon cupra and its the least involving car I’ve owned. Steerings WAY lighter than the clios. Kinda have no idea where the limits are
Electrics on these model clio's are dangerous. ive had to fix many..
Like what? iv'e had a few, and have never had a problem with anything! and i'm going back to the 90's!
You need to be careful they do a 2.0 vvt and they do the 197. The engine is completely different apart from the displacement, stroke and bore are completely different.
I bought a clio 2009 for a 1st car and its like a curse! We really need be more patience when it comes to choosing and decision making. Im talking about us that choose clio we all have similarity we made same mistakes.
i perfer the clio over de golf . golf is more luxury but very bored .old mans car
They got the gearing all wrong on the early 197’s 134mph flat out and slower up there than the ole 182 cup. To heavy with little more hp than the out going 182 in reality no where near the claimed 197 hp.
You cannot compare Clio to Golf.
It’s Polo that’s it’s rival.
Had both but the 172 and 182's blow these out the water :)
Will never touch a French car again. Had a Peugeot 207. Had nothing but problems from it.
whats going on with the drivers seat it looks broken?
Just how the owner set it for there own preference that’s all
How can they make the exterior so nice and the interior like dog shit
It pulls to the right jue to torck steer with it been a front wheel drive (wrong spelling I know) but it happens on other cars I.e Ford Focus rs
The 182 had brakes that got hot due the closed spoke wheels. They changed the wheels and brakes for 197.
I'll tell u why they are so cheap after owning one. Fuel pump stopped working on mine then the electric boot wouldn't open then one of the cylinder went down took it to Renault in Cardiff they put on to computer to fix which it did intill I got half way dwn motorway lol. Apart from that it's a 140 mph car which handles well
The Clio compares to the polo, and the Megan’s compares to the golf. But the Clio is more than a match for the golf as lighter and runs the same power, whilst being roughly 50bhp up on the polo. I have a 200cup and recently did a Porsche only track day at brands. Whilst nowhere near quick enough to overtake anything, more than kept a badly driven 911 honest in the bends. Great cars, cup model stick tyres upgraded brakes love it.
You should consider test driving a Civic Type R mate before settling for a MK 5 GTI the latter is a nice car but very dull in comparison, drove both back to back and decided on the fn2 Type R have had it couple years now and never get tired of that VTEC howl and being able to rev to 8000 rpm :) Only downsides are they don't have a great deal of torque so need to be revved and are very firm riding cars but there also a lot cheaper than the Mk 5 GTI and probably a lot more reliable.
Prove your covered to drive and other cars on your insurance policy and you can take my r26... I didn't think under 25s can drive other cars separately to there policy?
Can provide proof if you need it, I'm using veygo to insure myself on all these cars 👍
Mk1 Seat Leon Cupra R 225 next?
I wouldn't say no if someone had one to lend me 🤞
how's the turning circle of it, compared to the old models? what about servicing, still as difficult as the older ones?
Love the car but the interior is just horrid
My mate had an 02 plate one in black..and he enjoyed it..and fitted a nice little system in it/yellow fogs/custom exhaust etc. Yeah it was a little small..but nippy..and nimble around corners....He also did the same little things with a Saxo....For the price of a Clio as shown in the video..you can also get a MK5 TDI..or the GT-140/170..or an FR TDI for the same price, give or take....
Editing and general quality has improved massively
What??! Ok so how much would that be in USD ??? that sounds ridiculously cheap
2600$ ish
@@joshuaduarte4505 that's insane! That's how much beat down civics are going for here lmfao
I think that there is a fault with the steering should not be able to move and no response
Yes 100%. Something wrong with that car. I have a Clio 3 200 and the steering is really sharp. The 200 is a better car in every respect than the 197. Small improvements, but overall makes it sooo much better. 197's still great though!
the funness
I can get a Clio for around £200 - £300
Good luck getting a Clio Renaultsport with an engine for £300
Compare golf with Megane
And Clio with polo
Lol !!
Pas assez cher mon fils
Shame about interior. Like sitting in a renault kangoo
Tell me a hatch with Wood, electric seats, massage or carbón fiber for 2-3k
@@FEGTTTSDH dont need to. It's a awful interior. Why would I want to feel like I'm driving around in a work van.
Even without wood or heated seats theres many many hot hatches with 10 x interior quality and looks
2k£??? Whaaaaat!!!?? Here in Spain they are all above 7k€ OMG🤣
That's crazy 😭
@@BWTV Do you think its better than the mk4 gti? Whats your opinion about that?
They're more fun than a standard Mk4, but I'm not a fan of how they handle, way too light I felt too disconnected
@@BWTV Also with the mk4 gti you can get more power with a remap ;) Police will agree XD
Was that a red Camaro that went past
First Comment Great Video!
Thanks mate!
BWTV i got a mk1 audi s3 300bhp if you want to review it on your chanel your more than welcome to
I'd love too, where abouts you based?
BWTV Wood Green London
Improved version? I know that most 172 cups and 182's would nail these sheds. There is a reason they are cheap *french*
IDIOT.
IDIOT
Sheds show abit of respect to it I don't think you know what your on about.. with the right driver 197 would be quicker 👍 I think it would be more planted around corners..
You should try an abarth!!
FIAT🤣
Great car, great looks, good performance, but that interior is inexcusable, but yes, it’s all about the drive. 👍🏻
You need to get a EP3 or FN2 Civic Type R on the channel.. They will impress you if you think the Clios are good..
clio 172 is faster than ep3
@@MorriArty553 They are pretty much the same, Civic is way more fun to drive tho.. 👌
@@Tomyates91 yea but I cant afford the civic
The clio would see a fn2 civic off.. mate had a 220bhp civic tyre r with lsd an remap an my diesel a3 190bhp would smoke it so clio would embarrass it if you can drive it right!! 👍
I would probably choose the GTI,even i love Renault.
The Interior always puts me off with this car
Yea it's pretty crap ! The recaro Seats are some of the best if you get them but the rest is just so cheap. Even more so if you don't have the climate control and have some 80s style knobs
ha ha, who cares!? they're not made for the knobs!! ;)
I bought a clio 2009 for a 1st car and its like a curse! We really need be more patience when it comes to choosing and decision making. Im talking about us that choose clio we all have similarity we made same mistakes.
You buy a track hatch for luxury? Buy a E class 300d
😍😍😍
It's a French hot hatch....parts are not cheap and there arsehole to work on...plus running cost puts people off.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 yeah i bet that diffuser really helps out a sub 200bhp Renault grip the tarmac
I love the French but they cannot build a quality car for 💩
Say that to the fwd ring record
Andrew Yoxall what’s a seat Leon Cupra got to do with a Clio 😂 usual hyper defensive fan boy
@@pheasantpluckersson2138 why would I be a fanboy ? Renault's cause nothing but pain and empty pockets. Still some of the best handling hatches though and the new Mégane is fastest hothatch round there .
Andrew Yoxall but for not a lot more money you can buy a Mk5 golf gti that handles just as well or better standard, easily mappable to 300bhp with minor mods
And you don’t have to keep picking bits up that fall off or sit in an awful interior 👍🏻
No reply re the fwd ring record held by a VW powered seat then 🧐🤔
Because of my pre-judgement on the french car stereotype. At first glance I read that as "Why is this Renault Clio 197 such a HEAP?"
*Not my actual view of the car I should add*
You should test drive the rs version next
They are dead to drive
Stupid to compare a £2000 197 which would have taxi mileage to a mk5 gti which is twice the price with high mileage??.... a mk 4 gti would be a better comparison don’t u think??
Same age, and same power as a mk5, I would say its a fair comparison?
@@BWTV A golf and Mégane would be the comparison... The clio was a cheaper , smaller car. Like a polo weirdly enough
Great video, coming from a VW family I've always been biased too but for whatever reason I like Clios too, but as second cars.
Would like to see you test something more economical, maybe a GTD or up! GTI?
Keep up the great work 👍👍
Or even a 320d or C Class, I was looking at buying an old c class estate recently and it had nearly 200bhp but still returned 60+ mpg and cost £30 tax. More than comparable to a little hatchback. Especially as you liked the mk5's comfort so much 😅😅
Thanks man! Yeah I have something planned soon for a TDI to be on the channel hopefully 🤞 thanks for the support!
@@BWTV can't wait!
182s are better
Not at all lol
I've driven both. My mate has had both. As a car 182 is better