Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy

The Renault Sport designation will get any genuine petrolhead’s heart beating faster. It’s a badge only worn by the hottest of hatches from the Renault stable. The Clio RS should be a case in point, but the move from a manual gearbox to the EDC dual-clutch transmission wasn’t a popular one. Under scrutiny here is the latest, updated Clio RS 220 Trophy - but can it do enough to put the Clio RS critics in their place?
SPECS
Make and model: Renault Clio RS 220 Trophy
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 618 cc, turbo
Power : 162 kW @ 6 050rpm
Torque: 280 Nm @ 2 000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 138,23 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed EDC dual-clutch, FWD
Wheels/tyres: 18-inch alloy, 205/40 R18 tyres
PERFORMANCE
0-100 km/h: 6,6 sec
Top speed: 235 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed/tested): 5,9/7,5 litres/100 km
Operating range(claimed/tested): 765/600 km
CO2 emissions: 135 g/km
SUMMARY AND PRICING
PROS
Pocket rocket supreme.
CONS
Choppy ride.
Retail price/as tested: R419 900/R419 000
Rivals
VW Polo GTI DSG: R376 000

[@siyabonga9662]

Thank You For Reviewing The Car

[@fraenkli]

Just for clarification. The ride hight is dropped by 20mm in the front and 10mm in the back, not the other way. :-P

[@Braselton21]

The Fuel Economy is Amazing for what it is0_o

[@Lethoakuhlemaleka200]

How do you engage race mode ?.. I only have sport mode …

[@charleswrigley9488]

Fiesta st (fifa) clio rs (pes) its clio rs and pes all the way for me woukd love another clio rs specially this one

[@katlegomaila7416]

My favorit car

[@justindecanha9138]

The golf is not a rival at R376k. I think you were referring to the Polo Gti.
On the other hand, i find this very expensive!

[@muaythai193]

The Clio is even faster than the Golf GTI around the Nordschleife so...

[@kagishokgaile]

the Golf a key rival? Uhm...

[@GearzMonkey]

I think they meant Polo GTI. You get a second hand Golf 6 GTI for that money lol

[@kila_whale]

Golf or Polo* gti won't handle like Trophy.

[@jofumen6708]

Los VW siempre la misma tortilla. Coches si espíritu de competición. RENAULT: LA COMPETICIÓN, EN EL ADN. TECNOLOGÍA F1 PARA LA CALLE. 🇨🇵🇨🇵👏👏💪💪

[@swiftvin]

Both Expensive and disappointing.....