RENAULT SPORT Clio RS 172 REVIEW on AUTOBAHN [NO SPEED LIMIT] by AutoTopNL

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

The end of an era, farewell Renault Sport. You will be missed.

[@brunovalle11e]

It has been revived in Brazil. The Dacia Sandero is sold as Renault Sandero. Renault Brasil has made a Sandero RS with the F4R engine and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. Suspension was heavily modified as well. Look for it in the internet... you will like it, bro hehehe

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

@@brunovalle11e Renault Sport was disbanded and replaced by Alpine as the performance arm.

[@brunovalle11e]

@@user-vk4vd7vr5t Just look for it, man. The model i refered is still in production. I know that in Europe things has changed (maybe unfortunately), but you should take a look. Thats, all. Peace, man.

[@raiNofchAosFPS]

we have them here in South Africa. Still get the Renault Sport. as of 2019 they are have 3 new shapes?

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

@@raiNofchAosFPS yes same here, however there will be no more Renault Sport models after the current Mk4 Megane RS.

[@drewt5425]

my mum had a little 172 from when i was born till i was about 10 and this video just put a huge smile on my face. this video made her buy back her old clio today

[@boktorinator693]

Awesome!

[@randle-s9y]

Result 😃

[@marten6578]

such a cool mom

[@alexanderknot8740]

Thanks for this really nice review guys! This is just the review I was hoping for when I contacted you! It is really nice to see that you enjoyed it just as much as I do every time I drive it.

[@milochote5822]

Congrats man, the car is awesome, and seem super fun !

[@alexanderknot8740]

@@milochote5822 thanks!

[@ridedingo2497]

Man you have really good taste you should have so much fun by driving it

[@Drisscape]

Echt een dikke bak! Leuke auto!

[@shadowplay8477]

Awesome car!

[@melvinmartinali]

Every time i look at the driveway and see my 182 i think.....god i love this thing.

[@njts1250]

I absolutely adore mine, owned it for 5 years now and never skipped a beat

[@dominikgraf4274]

Make more of these affordable hot hatch reviews! Clio 172, Corolla TS and Civic type R EP3 is done. Now it would be great to see any older GTI peugeot or a Fiesta ST150, I think those are also in the "budget" price range and also great starting point for young carguys. Cheers from Czechia!

[@lorenzooomamene253]

Integra type r

[@golf1diesel]

@@lorenzooomamene253 that's hardly cheap nowadays though

[@aerorobnz]

Genuinely the most fun car I have ever owned/driven. You could drive it everywhere at top speed and it would just grip, grip, grip. I think it is right up there with the 205GTI and R26 as the greatest hot hatches. Exciting to drive anywhere.

[@AndresV0182]

The greatest hot hatch of all time is the Clio rs ph2 trophy, literally keep up in the race of Evo diaries in 2006 with a Lamborghini Gallardo

[@azboism]

I’d love to see more classic hot hatch reviews, fiesta xr2/RS, 106 GTI, etc

[@onelyone6976]

Absolutely! and you could add to the list the Clio Williams, Saxo VTS( or VTR whichever it is) and one thing that’s a must is a Citroën Xantia Activa V6 if he can get hands on one of those, because they’re extremely rare but really a proper sleeper. Citroën claims it can achieve 1.2G of lateral acceleration on 90s economy-tire technology, that’s what current porsches do on full blown performance tires!

[@onelyone6976]

@JW H yup, wasn't the Saxo, AX and C2 quite popular with boy-racers back in the day?

[@rafaelceottomusic6918]

Gotta love the 106 GTI

[@ellisfourthirty]

Renault were crushing it in F1 around the early to mid 2000's and they really capitalised on it by selling hot hatches. These Renault Sport Clios (especially the 182) were pound for pound some of the hottest cars around at the time. Back when EVO magazine was a thing.

[@morron6666]

Harry Metcalfe, the owner of EVO, tested a 182 Trophy vs Lambo’s and Porsche’s in the Car of the Year test. Not only did the Clio win the test, Harry called up Renault and bought the exact car they were testing AND he still has it.

[@MrOzryel]

This makes me miss my old one. Perfect daily and awesome review

[@Playstation3Ryan]

I still have mine, keeping it forever! :D

[@kryptek13]

@@Playstation3Ryan hey Ryan (thats also my name HAHA), what is he consumption of the car? Im about to buy this car in the next days.

[@raiNofchAosFPS]

nothing will compare to the feeling of a manual that's fun to drive!

[@jamielearmonth1039]

i have a clio 172 cup, had it for 5 years, running 193bhp with cams and bilstein b14 suspension amongst many other mods, love it. always makes me smile and sounds fantastic with the ktec induction kit. great cars

[@wissels_afca8491]

how did u get it to 193 hp? :)

[@jamielearmonth1039]

@@wissels_afca8491 197 cams with advanced inlet timing, ktec intake, sports cat , cat back, mapped on rolling Road after cams fitted

[@flamenguista1]

I love this car. I have a 2012 Renault Clio here in Brazil, but its the super basic 1.0 liter 16v version. Its still quite zippy and fun, and I get about 42 mpg combined city and highway

[@AndreVargascupim]

eu tenho um k4m 2007 pega 205km/h

[@flamenguista1]

@@AndreVargascupim o que eu tinha era o D4D.. chegava no máximo a 165 hahaha. Já até troquei por um Fiesta Rocam 1.6 8v, anda muito mais mas duvido que chegue a 205 rsrs

[@jkbdk6723]

My mate got an Clio rs 172 P2 with a 182 engine and Omex throttlebody, around 210 hp, it sounds amazing. People really turn around to see what car is coming and they alsways gets surprised when a small Clio comes around the corner.

[@thetiagomatos]

Man when you popped that hood... god damn thats a bigass engine for such a small car, I love the clios so mutch.. I wanna get the clio 4 RS, they're just such little but fun cars.

[@tomast9034]

engine room :D or trunk full of engine......no fun doing the timing belt with the engine inside :D did one or two.

[@rubenvalente]

The clio 4RS is not in the same league as this clio 172! Much much heavier, much much safer, faster but filtered! You'll have twice the fun with a litlle clio 172, or even a litlle Saxo Vts.

[@Jaredscott89]

I had a 182 Cup in Australia. Really fun car, that not many people really understood about it. Sold it for more than bought it for years and thousands of kilometers later. Did essentially the same things as Aleksander! Fixed up the lining, did a new wheel I imported from the UK (Royale Steering Wheels from memory, good quality) with the same perforated leather and blue band! Man this brings back memories. Thumping motor! Best motoring Aleksander.

[@TheoSanders593]

Aw yis, my cousins 172 shining in it's own review! Go clio!

[@andreacristoforetti2061]

I would love to see PRICE and REAL CONSUMPTION at the beginning with the horsepower and torque or engine. That would be so sweet

[@petitpadawan695]

If you push it hard, up to 12 litters

[@andreacristoforetti2061]

@@petitpadawan695 thank you! But I would love to see it on every video so that everyone gets to see the values

[@GoldenCroc]

What is real consumtion though? I often see people asking for this, the problem is that the only consistent way to compare is just quoting the eu cycle numbers, all other numbers are too subjective and therefore useless.

[@andreacristoforetti2061]

@@GoldenCroc yeah absolutely, but just for a matter of fun (seeing 40L/100km with an M8 ahahah) it would be interesting to me if they wrote the consumption of the run in the video, since it is almost always the same stretch of road

[@GoldenCroc]

@@andreacristoforetti2061 Hello. I understand, but you can also do a rough calculation yourself. A petrol engine uses about 0.3l fuel per horsepower and hour. A normal sized car such as a golf needs about 120hp to do 200kmh. 120x0.3 is 36 liter. Divide by 2 (since 200kmh) to get consumption per 100km, and we get 18l/100km steady speed. Plug in general drag and rolling resistance formula to correct for different speeds. Cheers.

[@BEN-bw8cf]

it's a little car with supercar's handling, i love it

[@MrHugeKevin]

man this was so fun to watch,thx for also showing some older lovely cars haha

[@svendegrooff4427]

It's a good chassis if you want to go on the track for cheap & while learning, goes where you point it, feels amazing to drive, just gives " smiles per miles" and doesn't drink that much. An experience to be never forgotten.

[@ivanuremovic1199]

One of the greatest little cars ever if you ask me. I would love to drive one one day. I currently drive Clio 2 but it's only 1.2 8V engine, so it's not powerful by any means, but it's still a fun and cheap car to drive and maintain.

[@JBOsurf]

I have a GT4 now, but I miss my 172RS every day...

[@toprakitoprak6420]

hahahahahaha

[@alejandropk0]

Get one !

[@Aziz-fk4qb]

This was my father car nostalgia I spent my hole childhood in that car.

[@mariodagostino6401]

Had a 2001 clio 2 with the 1.9 dti pumped up from 82 to 115 hp and I remember how light and stable it was even at 200 km/h.... great car

[@35dd]

True, The 1.5 dci at stage 1 does 135-140hp too

[@warrior8154]

Hey, how'd you get it to 115hp, stage 1 tune i assume? Asking cause I have exact same car and engine too :D

[@tomast9034]

i tried the contruction speed or max speed...for mine its 185kph....did 185kph on gps, the speedo needle was way over 200. :D no drama . 1.5dci 74kw......

[@jull444]

Holy shit, this is 20 years old. Damn.

[@yair4876]

How you didn't get the oversteer??? That's one of the coolest things about this car You have no Wight in the back so its so easy to go oversteering.. Just release the fuel pedal in the middle of the turn and you'll see Thank you very much for all of your videos You're awesome

[@oppanheimer]

i miss mine so much, it was so fun to drive.

[@davidwillis4839]

Well done. Always enjoy your entertaining reviews.

[@Djwatzy]

Thank you AutoTopNL for featuring cars like this 😁

[@JDMeister]

Clio RS was my first car when I was 18...good times.

[@goran2009]

Todays world is really sad with iPhone like cars…

[@rareangel643]

That's what i always say. But consumer sheeple don't care. They don't even care about driving. They just want more time to look at their phones. Like the guy that killed himself because he was riding on the back seat while his tesla was on autopilot. Sad, sad times, indeed. I'm 25 by the way, if that matters.

[@cosminmihu9963]

Yeah, unfortunately most consumers do indeed seem to like this disgusting trend. What I don't understand is why they don't offer a pure model for those of us that only care about sound, handling, power, and fun.

[@goran2009]

One of my good friends had Silver Clio RS back in 2008, and this engine sound brings back some good memories!!!!

[@Toczusiek]

@@rareangel643 I'm 21 and I agree with you. In Slavic countries young people are still interested in automotive and they choose even old BMW with 3.0 over the boring newer cars. Unfortunately, even there 30 y/o corporate rats often buy boring SUV's.

[@krutykrtecek]

I love videos like this... It is fun to here and see this low budget fun car.:) Perfect review.

[@bruno86350]

What a noise!! This is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing this… what a lovely memories

[@pauldodds8312]

I had one of these for about 5 years and they are the best fun ever.. you can chase down cars you would not expect in these

[@Carsandmorebyheinrich]

Going to buy this shape soon

[@petitpadawan695]

Owned this car for 20 years until stolen (to be dismantled at the end...so stupid and sad). It saved my life many times, very reliable and very balanced easy car. Waiting for my 330i, another story but two kids now :)

[@Knackebrot]

I'd love to watch more affordable car content :)

[@francoislarondelle4535]

I just have a renault clio 4 of 2013 she has 75 horse power and goes to 180km/h and the feeling is awesome. I can't imagin the feeling of this car :O

[@YTOnceAgain]

Love that car. It looks like your mum's shopping cart but it's probably the fastest B-hatchback you could get back then. However, I remember test driving one back in the day, and the power curve seemed to be super steep, so it actually felt a bit weak in more "everyday" rev ranges. Something like a Bravo HGT felt much ballsier, although it obviously was slower when revved to the red line.

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

The way the cam comes on song at 5500rpm is just brilliant. To think this is only a cam dephaser setup as well, the tone change and aggresive run to the redline from 5500rpm is due to peak efficiency of the cam and intake runners

[@wallbreaker_9358]

Really nice fun car love the interior work on this one 👍🏻

[@gastonlabaffe6900]

I've got one of these, and, it's a realy lifely car ! Get one before the price goes up !

[@morfes]

Oh my god, seems like mine, mine was from 2002... also black... sold it with 210k, miss it dearly.

[@jwenneberg]

I imported a 2001/01 phase 1 (phase 2 came in june 2001) from Holland to Denmark back in 2018 . So much fun for the price of 2500 Euros.

[@HarryWZRD]

I was waiting for it for so long! Thank you 🙏

[@torisaurio]

always check if the bonet closed correctly you never want it to pop open in the autobahn

[@stephanopapadimitriou4789]

Nothing puts a smile on my face like going for a drive

[@ryouga707]

Please do more of the Affordable category!

[@jazonlamasse9057]

I'm French and I have a Clio RS 1, the first clio RS..awesome car.... Youngtimer! Keep your RS!!!

[@aczech12]

It doesn't rust yet? Mine RS 2 ph1 does like crazy. Thinking if it's wortth it to invest shitloads of money to sort the rust on whole car, cuz it was very unreliable for me and I miss having rear wheel drive.

[@steveskipper6473]

Driving an inexpensive slow car fast = laughter Driving an expensive fast car fast = stress

[@jamesjprojects9797]

It's not slow.

[@ekremertas368]

@@jamesjprojects9797 yea

[@ins0092]

*Easily 220kmh* - "iTs sO sLoW"

[@jamesjprojects9797]

@@ins0092 Probably it's not too fast, but... At least is fun to drive :) Not all cars do 0 60 in like 3.2 seconds, you know..

[@The_Noticer.]

A little over a ton with 172hp isn't slow by today's standard. It's only a second off a Golf GTI to 60.

[@ktosti06]

This is a funny and cute car! Good job Renault Sport! And a very nice review Max!!

[@vroammm]

The Renault Clio II was introduced in 1998 and the Clio II Phase II was introduced in 2001.

[@danielschmidt5463]

Very fun car, I have the phase 1, I'm always surprised how fast it is

[@jazmark1719]

I’ve got a Clio 172 phase 1 too

[@lewisbaynham6893]

I also have a clio 172 ph1 turbo

[@markonovak8444]

I would never, ever sell my 172. Best small RS up to date. Last small RS too.

[@EndritAl]

I love those Clios.Lightweight and fast.

[@DM-fj8wv]

Awesome man, best review yet.

[@Krisisawake]

It's funny how you casually talk about the car going 200 kph+. Nice video !

[@gaplerakos]

Very nice fast small car. Make sure to review a Peugeot 106 rallye/gti/Citroen Saxo Vts 1.6 16v if you come across to one

[@cosminmihu9963]

I hope to drive a naturally aspirated Renault Sport one day. I owned a Clio RS trophy and Megane RS.

[@bryangoh819]

12:03 Max has acquired the catch words from Lewis Hamilton's engineer when he wins an F1 race. 😁 😁

[@p_mishev]

Stay out! STAY OUT! - Kimi's engineer

[@TonySxf]

5:19 - 5:35 speaking of Lewis it reminds me of his reaction to the RS25 😂🔥

[@NayNay-wr4tn]

This has been my dream car for about 6 years now.

[@simongb7897]

Buy mine..

[@35dd]

@@simongb7897 Whats the price mate 😜

[@simongb7897]

@@35dd £1200 max couldn't ask for more than that have to find another car first though.

[@35dd]

@@simongb7897 Do you have Any social media that i Can find you on?

[@simongb7897]

@@35dd No I'm 55 I don't do all that stuff,if your serious I'll get you on here once I've found another car.

[@ridedingo2497]

Yeaaaah Clio 2 rs is always a win beautiful car I love this one so much So much fun than any modern small sport car

[@joepet487]

I have the Phase 1 RS in Group N rally spec. Great fun and agile cars! Mine however tops out a about 150-160kph with the dogbox.

[@randyrenne7759]

My moms phase 2 1.2 also tops out at 160. How is the rs so slow?

[@joepet487]

@@randyrenne7759 mine has a rally dogbox with totally different gearing

[@SandroNr1]

thats why i love my Clio3 RS...

[@yahnsolo]

It always been one of my favorite. Thanks!!

[@Kuchtic93]

And thats exactly the reason i bought this car (:

[@stevep9041]

I got mine up to 220kph. But it’s the cornering which I loved. I miss it.

[@spyder2001]

More affordable cars please :) I really miss this era of hot hatch. In fact i really miss how individual cars used to be. For example, now, the Golf R, Audi S3, Seat Cupra, Merc A45 are all the same 2.0T dsg farters. You just pay for the badge you like. Yeah theyre fast... but theyre souless and way to clinical with all the electronics. I wish there was an option to sign a waiver and a manufacturer would give you a modern engine, brakes, suspension in a 'retro' shell :) I'll just have to build my own!

[@The_Noticer.]

4:20 Lekker met dat knuppeltje zwaffelen

[@muri4298]

This is a lovely car , taking this on the bends is an amazing feeling and its a cheap car too.

[@mrpetit2]

100-150kph (3rd gear) still seems quite fast. Nice car for the B roads for sure!

[@fabienpimoult7955]

What a car! The sound is good btw

[@willito6969]

i had one of those! and really is one of the coolest cars I ever had

[@sooofancier]

What was the SLOWEST car you've reviewed for AutoTopNL?

[@jessecfc2358]

any peugeot ig😂

[@xAntrim]

@@jessecfc2358 😠

[@dgbservices6049]

@@jessecfc2358 Max from autotop NL preferred the 308 GTi to it’s key rivals (just check out his comparisons with the megane 280cup and i30n etc) the last thing he describes the Peugeot as is ‘Slow’

[@jamesjprojects9797]

@@jessecfc2358 Liar. The yugo. Also, Peugeots aren't that slow after all. And the reliability is better than Italian cars ;)

[@jessecfc2358]

@@jamesjprojects9797 i was just joking

[@beretka1389]

Better than many cars today...

[@ricardo1e93]

3500€ You can put more 5000€ into it if you're in Portugal. What a steal. Nice and clean car 👍

[@Roberto.Gouveia]

very fun car!

[@Tomaso1919]

I had one clio rs 172 phase 1 , i was sure i was going to die inside until Police took it away. I miss it so much, I have now a Cooper s r53 jcw which I loved but still thinking abt that clio.

[@MariooNatel]

Hey bro, in Brazil exist the Renault Sandero RS, with 2.0 16V, it's like a Dacia Sandero, but its so much beautifull and fun... hahah, many people use in the track day, he is a authentic Renault Sport. Maybe one day you can a review that car.

[@Matzgier]

You need to test a saxo vts now

[@meeseeksbox6548]

Amazing content!! How regulations works there about car with swapped engine. I would like see some golf 2 with 1.8t or vr6 engine review it on this channel. There isnt many good quality pov drive of this car around. I'm sure will be an amazing experience. Greetings.

[@abdelgriffin7897]

Clio 2 the best for me

[@tomast9034]

200Nm is the limitation of the gearbox or cv shafts. all dci are limited to that number.

[@mcanaser7451]

naturally asperated have the best sound exhaust for me like saxo vts and clio rs 😍😍😍

[@rootsmanuva82]

In my humble opinion this sounds even better than classic Honda VTEC. The induction noise reminds me of a motorsport E30 M3 or an old school Cosworth Escort RS. VTEC is a little too beserk for my taste.

[@FenixBeatz94]

I remeber having a 2004 Renault Clio, it had just a 1200/ 70 hp petrol motor but it was FUN to drive! Oh boys if it was FUN 🥺

[@aczech12]

2.0 RS Ph.1 is triple the fun (when it's not broken). :) Drove both, have 2.0 daily.

[@MrBrenden830]

They are the best driving hot hatch made they are so engaging. Not the fastest but the best driving car. And are quicker than you would think.

[@fethiam755]

Salut à tous 😉 J'adore votre voiture 😇 Cette Clio donne beaucoup de plaisir à la conduite 😍😍

[@rubenvalente]

Gearbox is loose cause nobody changed the gearbox selector spring! Its such an easy and cheap fix! Normally this car has a pretty great shifting feel.

[@VittorioFranco__]

My dream car😍💘

[@JDMCSGOCONTENT]

Can you do clio 3 RS cup please ? :)

[@dgman2k12.5]

Please more classic hot hatch reviews !! golf mk2 & mk3 gti

[@Verknechter]

Renault Sport cars are just nice! Btw i hope you can redo a review of a GT86!

[@Robcatist]

Sold my racing blue 182 cup few months ago now buying a Clio 200 they handle better few more creature comforts but when it comes down to it no quicker than the 182.

[@FriendNaDzialce]

Nice car, nice driving

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I’m sad Renault isn’t making a Mark 5 Clio RS.

[@raiNofchAosFPS]

They have?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

No. The latest generation of the Clio RS is the Mark 4 (2012-2018). Plus, the Clio has the RS line.

[@onelyone6976]

@@DaveDVideoMaker yup only RS-line which is equal to the germans M-sport package, Audi S-line, AMG-package or Volkswagens R-line

[@muhsinbayrakdar8098]

Cidden eğlenceli bir otomobil clio 1.4 rta almıştım hala kullanırım 2. Aracımı aldım ama satamadım yetişkin oyuncağı gibi 😅

[@etiennedouat1644]

Safe to say it is better to drive a "slow" car fast them it is to drive a fast car slow...

[@eduardoortiz2494]

Simplemente genial, dibuja una gran sonrisa en mi cara.... genial y excitante...