Renault Clio III

My pride and Joy Renault Clio 197 – 2.0 LEGAL WARNING: it is ILLEGAL to race on the public roads, I hereby ensure you that wherever I speak about driving dangerously or at high speed in this review, it was done on the track, where it should be done. The high speeds I have reached were performed both legally and safely on a closed racetrack. I have a clean license, 4 years no claims and drive safely on the public highway. I strongly recommend trying a track day though; it’s a bucket load of fun!! BUILD QUALITY Interior When I first got this car, I was a little sceptical about the interior ... more

I am not a lover of French cars; in my former life as a mechanic I found that French cars were always very stylish, very chic, full of innovative ideas. However they were awkward to work on & although the general quality of interior trim was often quite good, their reliability was truly appalling. My transport for four days recently was a rented Renault Clio 1.2 (pictured) & I was quite impressed with some aspects of the car. It had no model badges on it so I can only confirm it was a 1.2 model. Looks is a matter of personal taste & although most French cars are very stylish I think the ... more

Hi all, Having traded in my Honda Civic Sport for a new Renaultsport clio 197 in red, I'm very pleased to offer you my thoughts on the new model over the 7 weeks I've had the car thus far. Firstly, having three friends who own the previous generation Renaultsport 182, it is clear to me and them that the 197 certainly doesn't feel as fast as its predecessor. On paper, the 0-60 times are closely matched at around 7.9secs or thereabouts but the added weight of the new clio certainly gives one the feeling that the 182 was a faster car. If, like me, you have read every available view on the 197 ... more

At the start of the year I traded in my 51 plate Clio 1.2 Authentique for a 56 plate Clio 1.4 Dynamique. When deciding on a new car, I did a lot of online research and finally decided to stick with the Renault Clio. It is a good car to drive, economical and easy to park.. The downside of my previous model was high repair bills, and I hoped by buying a newer model that wasn't due an MOT for three years that I would be saved this. In the three months I have had the car, nothing has yet gone wrong (touch wood). Looks The Clio is a lovely looking hatchback. It is a nice shape and the Dynamique ... more

I got my Clio in March; I first saw the New Clio when it was being driven into my local Park's garage when it was first introduced, and to be honest I preferred the old model. Thinking "Oh well thats good, the one I like will now be cheaper" I went to get a quote. While sitting waiting on the man coming back with soem brochures of me, I looked at the new model and started to want it instead! Out of all the cars I have driven it is definately my favourite. The older model Clio was a car I had loved the look of, but when I drove it I didnt like it. I felt it was a heavy car for its size, bulky ... more