#harrismonkey drives new clio

[ECG1000]

They have missed the boat with this. It needed to be the same spec as the old one with a new shell and a 1.6T engine.... with the option of dual clutch.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[matt_brown_92]

Look forward to seeing the Chris Harris review. Will see how it really is then and have proper footage.

bang on, his reviews are simply the best

 

[deadmau5]

http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=47&i=27320

 

[mdking]

^^ PH post above...

 

[deadmau5]

0-60 in 6.36! Wow!

https://twitter.com/harrismonkey/status/312264634310729729/photo/1

 

[marshall]

Actuaslly sounds like he enjoyed himself.

Wish i had the balls to get the arse end loose in the 200, i darent incase i bin it, but certainly sounds fun

 

[matt_brown_92]

0-60 in 6.36! Wow!

https://twitter.com/harrismonkey/status/312264634310729729/photo/1

I think it was autocar that got the 200 to 60 in 6.6, I guess with the higher torque through 1st gear that'd explain the difference.
Also, great review by CH

 

[lostmotel]

Just had a look at the Autocar review. The car looks absolutely awesome in their photos, especially in the red. The back end in the third photo in the gallery looks really great. Can't wait to see one in the flesh.

Just hope that Harris is right about how it drives, Sutcliffe doesn't sound convinced.

 

[deadmau5]

Harris owns/owned a 200 Cup. Tbh, I would trust his opinion more than other journos.

 

[marshall]

I do wish they'd stop using a fisheye lense when photographinh the front end...

 

[Robo_#1]

I do wish they'd stop using a fisheye lense when photographinh the front end...

Nope, I think its actually just that bloated and ugly.

 

[wingman]

Can't decide whether or not I like this new 200 or not. It's certainly interesting, and the bean counters at Renault are making the right financial move (IMHO). However I can't help thinking that they've completely moved away from what is so special about the predecessors.

 

[ashtons99]

The only word that worried me in the review Chris did for PH was "understeer". Its not a word normally associated with the RS Clio previously as far as Im aware

 

[MikeLYR27]

^^^Didnt it say 'to prevent' understeer? They all understeer anyway? lol